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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 Forest Hills
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Forest Hills — 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.
≈ 3,000,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedAlmond
Found after 5 days and 7 hours
ReunitedHexe
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedNeo
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedElliot
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedKodiak
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Forest Hills
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 Forest Hills
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Forest Hills?
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 Forest Hills, that's about 87,000 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 Forest Hills?
Alerts in Forest Hills start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Forest Hills: 1 mi reaches about 87,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 310,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 970,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long does a New York City shelter hold a stray animal found in Forest Hills?
Animal Care Centers of NYC must hold stray animals for three days; after that they can be adopted out, transferred, fostered or, rarely, euthanized.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Will NYC ACC take a healthy stray cat found in Forest Hills?
ACC does not accept healthy stray cats and recommends returning the cat to where it was found; sick or injured cats should be reported by text.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Forest Hills — who takes it in?
Found animals in Forest Hills are handled by Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC). You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Forest Hills: 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 87,000 people within 1 mi of Forest Hills – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
