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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 Reno
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Reno — 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.
≈ 320,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSmilla
Found after 2 days and 3 hours
ReunitedDawn
Found after 2 days and 2 hours
ReunitedMocha
Found after 4 days and 20 hours
ReunitedTitan
Found after 1 day and 10 hours
ReunitedNugget
Found after 1 week and 5 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Reno
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 Reno
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Reno?
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 Reno, that's about 23,000 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 Reno?
Alerts in Reno start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Reno: 1 mi reaches about 23,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 67,000 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 Reno 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 Reno – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Reno?
For Reno, we list Nevada Humane Society. Address: 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno, NV 89502. Phone: (775) 856-2000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does Washoe County Animal Services hold a stray pet?
Washoe County Regional Animal Services holds each stray animal for five days before it becomes available for transfer to an approved rescue partner such as Nevada Humane Society or SPCA of Northern Nevada. Redemption fees depend on factors such as license status and length of stay.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
When can I reach animal services dispatch in Reno?
Washoe County field dispatch, which serves Reno, Sparks and the rest of the county, answers at (775) 322-DOGS (3647) from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week including holidays. For after-hours emergencies only, call 911. The shelter's general line is staffed Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Reno — who takes it in?
Found animals in Reno are handled by Washoe County Regional Animal Services. Address: 2825 Longley Lane, Suite A, Reno, NV 89502. Phone: (775) 353-8900. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Reno: 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 23,000 people within 1 mi of Reno – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
