Seen or found a pet?
Report your sighting for free — we review it and match it against active search alerts nearby.
What your PawAlarm alert does in Irvine
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
In every package
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.
- Shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyAutomatic emails to shelters, vets & registries nearby.
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.
How PawAlarm helps in Irvine
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Irvine — 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.
≈ 650,000 neighbours within 6 mi
Local help in Irvine
These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Irvine.
While you ring around — your PawAlarm alert can already be reaching thousands of neighbours nearby.
Start an alert for IrvineThese pets are back home — thanks to neighbours who knew to look
Home again · After 2 daysThe decisive sighting came through the ad – Findus was sitting three streets away in an open garage. We’d never have thought to look there.
Findus
The Miller family · Austin TX
Home again · After 16 hoursHalf the neighborhood was out looking, as if everyone knew Luna. In the morning, she was standing at the door.
Luna
The Johnson family · Denver CO
Home again · After 4 daysThe dashboard carried us through the worst hours. Every sighting gave us hope – right up to the call that brought her home.
Nala
The Davis family · Portland OR
First steps if you lose your cat in Irvine
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first if my pet goes missing in Irvine?
Calmly search the immediate area, tell neighbours, and report to the local shelter and vets. At the same time, a targeted alert reaches many nearby people right away.
How many people will see my alert in Irvine?
It depends on the radius and budget you choose. In and around Irvine, several thousand people can see your alert depending on your settings.
How much does an alert cost?
You choose the duration and reach yourself. You see the exact price transparently before paying — no subscription, no hidden fees.
What if I found a cat or dog in Irvine?
Keep the animal safe, check for a chip or collar tag, and report the find to the local shelter. Use the free sighting form on this page so owners with active nearby alerts can be matched.
Lost & found Cats in Irvine
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Helpful guides
Lost Cat: The First 24 Hours
A calm, practical guide to the crucial first 24 hours after your cat has gone missing.
6 min read
Cat Missing for 2 Days or a Week: Will It Come Back?
What it means when your cat has been gone for days, how likely it is to come back on its own, and a day-by-day plan to bring it home faster.
7 min read
Where Do Lost Cats Hide? (Closer Than You Think)
Why a lost cat usually sits silently nearby — and how to search methodically in the small radius where it's actually hiding.
8 min read
How to Trap a Lost Cat: Humane Trap Guide That Works
When a humane trap is the right move, how to set and bait it correctly — and how to catch even a trap-shy cat safely with a drop trap and patience.
7 min read