Free
Everything for searching on the ground
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- Printable search poster with QR code
- Your own search page where finders report sightings
- Sightings straight to your inbox
- Personal dashboard and search tips
How PawAlarm helps in Ellicott City
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ellicott City — not your friends list. A neighbour two streets over, or someone passing through from the next town, is the person most likely to notice your cat.
≈ 350,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPudding
Found after 2 days and 1 hour
ReunitedBo
Found after 2 days and 12 hours
ReunitedPenny
Found after 4 days and 10 hours
ReunitedAstrid
Found after 4 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedTosia
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Ellicott City
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
What you get
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.Free
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.Free
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.Professional
- Private detective: shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyWe report your pet to shelters, vets, registries and Facebook groups nearby.Professional
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First steps if you lose your cat in Ellicott City
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Ellicott City?
PawAlarm turns your missing-pet report into a search alert on Facebook and Instagram. It is shown to the people who live and get around near the spot where your cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Ellicott City, that's about 7,100 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Ellicott City?
Alerts in Ellicott City start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ellicott City: 1 mi reaches about 7,100 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 26,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 76,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Ellicott City for free?
Yes. A printable search poster with a QR code, your own search page where finders report sightings, sightings straight to your inbox and a personal dashboard with search tips are all free. You only pay for reach: the alert on Facebook and Instagram around Ellicott City – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who do I call for animal control in Ellicott City outside office hours?
Howard County Animal Control lists an after-hours number of 410-313-2929 (main line 410-313-2780). The animal control and adoption center is at 8576 Davis Road in Columbia, and the county says to call 911 in an emergency.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Ellicott City — who takes it in?
Found animals in Ellicott City are handled by Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center — Lost and Found. Phone: 410-313-2780. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Ellicott City: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 7,100 people within 1 mi of Ellicott City – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
