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 Indianapolis
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Indianapolis — 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.
≈ 400,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedJake
Found after 2 days and 21 hours
ReunitedCaptain
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedIsis
Found after 3 days and 14 hours
ReunitedArchie
Found after 5 days and 20 hours
ReunitedJack
Found after 3 months and 2 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis, that's about 14,000 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 Indianapolis?
Alerts in Indianapolis start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Indianapolis: 1 mi reaches about 14,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 40,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 110,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there another animal shelter near Indianapolis?
For Indianapolis, we list IndyHumane. Address: 7929 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Phone: (317) 872-5650. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long do owners have to reclaim a lost pet at Indianapolis Animal Care Services?
Under Section 531-731 of the city-county code, owners have four business days to reclaim a lost animal before it can be put up for adoption or transferred. Animals cannot be claimed by phone, email or social media, so owners should visit the shelter at 5001 E. Raymond Street, open daily noon to 7 p.m., with proof of ownership.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a stray animal in Indianapolis. Can I just take it to the shelter?
Not without an appointment. Indianapolis Animal Care Services requires appointments to surrender any animal, including strays. It asks finders first to report the animal on Petco Love Lost, post on Nextdoor, and have a vet scan for a microchip, and then to email indycares@indy.gov if the owner is not found.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Indianapolis — who takes it in?
Found animals in Indianapolis are handled by Indianapolis Animal Care Services. Address: 5001 E Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Phone: (317) 327-1397. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Indianapolis: 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 14,000 people within 1 mi of Indianapolis – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
