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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 San Bruno
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in San Bruno — 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.
≈ 380,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedOreo
Found after 1 week and 5 days
ReunitedNino
Found after 4 days and 8 hours
ReunitedJasmine
Found after 12 hours
ReunitedFox
Found after 3 weeks and 4 days
ReunitedHeidi
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in San Bruno
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 San Bruno
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in San Bruno?
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 San Bruno, that's about 19,000 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 San Bruno?
Alerts in San Bruno start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in San Bruno: 1 mi reaches about 19,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 49,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 120,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in San Bruno 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 San Bruno – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long are stray cats held at the shelter serving San Bruno?
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, the shelter for San Mateo County, holds stray cats for at least four days so owners can claim them. If your property is in San Mateo County you may bring stray cats there.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do dogs and cats need a licence in San Bruno?
Yes. All dogs and cats over three months old must be licensed in San Mateo County, and new residents have sixty days to license their pet.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in San Bruno — who takes it in?
Found animals in San Bruno are handled by Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Animal Control. Phone: 650-340-7022. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in San Bruno: 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 19,000 people within 1 mi of San Bruno – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
