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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 Palo Alto
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Palo Alto — 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.
≈ 350,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedCody
Found after 8 hours
ReunitedGiggles
Found after 5 days and 10 hours
ReunitedWilbur
Found after 1 month and 5 days
ReunitedSophie
Found after 2 days and 14 hours
ReunitedSol
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto, that's about 26,000 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 Palo Alto?
Alerts in Palo Alto start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Palo Alto: 1 mi reaches about 26,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 75,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 150,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long is a stray animal held in Palo Alto before it can be sold or disposed of?
Under the Palo Alto Municipal Code the superintendent holds an impounded stray for three days, not counting the first day, and tries to contact the owner by phone or mail during that time. Owners can reclaim the animal by paying incurred fees, which may be waived if the owner has it spayed or neutered.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Palo Alto — who takes it in?
Contact Palo Alto Animal Shelter (Pets In Need), an animal shelter we list for Palo Alto: they can take the animal in or tell you who does. Address: 3281 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Phone: 650-496-5971. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Palo Alto: 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 26,000 people within 1 mi of Palo Alto – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
