Free
Everything for searching on the ground
$0
- 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 Lafayette
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Lafayette — 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.
≈ 250,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedHera
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedColette
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedIggy
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedJake
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedEarl
Found after 1 day and 15 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Lafayette
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
VISAPayPayKlarna
First steps if you lose your cat in Lafayette
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette, that's about 21,000 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 Lafayette?
Alerts in Lafayette start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Lafayette: 1 mi reaches about 21,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 56,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 99,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Lafayette 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 Lafayette – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there another animal shelter near Lafayette?
For Lafayette, we list Acadiana Animal Aid. Address: 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA 70520. Phone: (337) 896-1553. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What is the save rate of the Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center?
According to the city-parish, the shelter's save rate rose from 52.88 percent in 2016 to 90.3 percent in 2020, which it describes as No-Kill status.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Does Lafayette have a program for stray and community cats?
Yes. The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center has implemented a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program for cats.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Lafayette — who takes it in?
Found animals in Lafayette are handled by Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center (Lafayette Consolidated Government Animal Control). Address: 410 N Dugas Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507. Phone: (337) 291-5644. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Lafayette: 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 21,000 people within 1 mi of Lafayette – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
VISAPayPayKlarna
One-time payment – no subscription.
