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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 Oakland
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Oakland — 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.
≈ 570,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedLouis
Found after 2 days and 7 hours
ReunitedSmartie
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedTapsi
Found after 3 weeks and 5 days
ReunitedCubby
Found after 2 days and 15 hours
ReunitedColette
Found after 6 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Oakland
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 Oakland
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Oakland?
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 Oakland, that's about 37,000 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 Oakland?
Alerts in Oakland start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Oakland: 1 mi reaches about 37,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 110,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 260,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Oakland 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 Oakland – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there another animal shelter near Oakland?
For Oakland, we list East Bay SPCA. Address: 8323 Baldwin St, Oakland, CA 94621. Phone: (510) 569-0702. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does Oakland Animal Services hold a stray pet?
Oakland Animal Services holds stray animals for a minimum of 72 hours so families can find them. During that time staff upload photos, check for identification and try to contact possible owners. After the hold expires, unclaimed animals may move toward adoption, so owners should come to the shelter at 1101 29th Ave as soon as possible.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
What do I need to bring to claim my pet from Oakland Animal Services?
You must be at least 18 and bring government ID, proof of ownership (such as photos, adoption or vet records) and payment in cash, Visa or MasterCard; checks are not accepted. Dogs four months or older must be licensed, and no dog or cat over four months old is released without proof of rabies vaccination, so an unvaccinated pet may be vaccinated first and stay an extra day.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Oakland — who takes it in?
Found animals in Oakland are handled by Oakland Animal Services. Address: 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601. Phone: (510) 535-5602. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Oakland: 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 37,000 people within 1 mi of Oakland – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
