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 Madison
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Madison — 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.
≈ 300,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedGreta
Found after 4 months and 5 days
ReunitedHansi
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedThyme
Found after 3 days and 7 hours
ReunitedDiana
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedPistache
Found after 4 months and 1 day
What your PawAlarm alert does in Madison
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 Madison
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Madison?
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 Madison, that's about 44,000 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 Madison?
Alerts in Madison start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Madison: 1 mi reaches about 44,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 59,000 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 Madison 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 Madison – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Madison?
For Madison, we list Dane County Humane Society. Address: 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718. Phone: (608) 838-0413. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Do dogs and cats in Madison need a license, and what does it cost?
City of Madison residents must license every dog or cat that is 5 months or older; the license year runs January 1 to December 31. The regular fee is $25 for a spayed or neutered pet and $36 for an unaltered one, and a $5 late fee can apply to licenses bought on or after April 1. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Who do I call about a loose animal in Madison, and who handles barking dogs?
Public Health Madison & Dane County Animal Services handles stray and loose domestic animals, aggressive animals and sick or injured strays, with an urgent dispatch line at 608-255-2345 and a non-urgent office line at 608-267-1989. It does not handle barking dogs; in Madison those go to the police at 608-266-4275.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Madison — who takes it in?
Found animals in Madison are handled by Public Health Madison & Dane County - Animal Services. Phone: (608) 255-2345. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Madison: 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 44,000 people within 1 mi of Madison – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
