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 Portland
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Portland — 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.
≈ 620,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedRiver
Found after 6 days
ReunitedSmartie
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedHoney
Found after 1 day and 17 hours
ReunitedMurphy
Found after 2 weeks and 3 days
ReunitedBruno
Found after 2 months and 4 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Portland
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 Portland
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Portland?
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 Portland, 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 Portland?
Alerts in Portland start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Portland: 1 mi reaches about 44,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 85,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 190,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Portland 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 Portland – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Portland?
For Portland, we list Oregon Humane. Address: 1067 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97211. Phone: 503-285-7722. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much does a dog or cat license cost in Portland (Multnomah County)?
Multnomah County Animal Services sells 1-, 2- and 3-year licenses. For spayed or neutered pets a dog license is $27 for 1 year and $62 for 3 years, and a cat license is $15 for 1 year and $35 for 3 years. Unaltered dogs cost $42 for 1 year and unaltered cats $30. Seniors 65+ and people facing hardship get discounted rates for up to two pets. A replacement tag is $5.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Multnomah County hold a lost pet found in Portland?
Animals with identification are held 144 hours (6 days) before becoming eligible for adoption. Pets without identification are held only 72 hours (3 days), so owners should check found reports at least every three days and visit the shelter in Troutdale in person.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Portland — who takes it in?
Found animals in Portland are handled by Multnomah County Animal Services. Address: 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. Phone: 503-988-7387. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Portland: 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 Portland – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
