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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 Foster City
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Foster 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.
≈ 270,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSaffron
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedEros
Found after 1 day and 6 hours
ReunitedParsley
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedShelby
Found after 3 days and 8 hours
ReunitedMaja
Found after 3 months and 4 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Foster 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 Foster City
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Foster 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 Foster City, that's about 23,000 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 Foster City?
Alerts in Foster City start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Foster City: 1 mi reaches about 23,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 54,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 120,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Foster 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 Foster City – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long does the shelter hold a stray animal found in Foster City?
Peninsula Humane Society, which provides animal control for Foster City under contract with San Mateo County, holds stray animals for four working days before offering them for adoption. It is available on a 24-hour emergency call basis to pick up stray or injured animals.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do dogs and cats need a licence in Foster City?
Foster City requires all dogs to be licensed and recommends that cats be licensed too, so lost pets can be found and returned. Licensing can be done online at the Pet Data website or by phone at 866-925-5906.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Foster City — who takes it in?
Found animals in Foster City are handled by Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA — Lost & Found. Phone: 650-340-7022. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Foster 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 23,000 people within 1 mi of Foster City – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
