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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 Carlos
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in San Carlos — 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.
≈ 340,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedCaptain
Found after 2 weeks and 3 days
ReunitedCece
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedPearl
Found after 3 days and 15 hours
ReunitedAstrid
Found after 4 days
ReunitedCocoa
Found after 8 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in San Carlos
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 Carlos
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in San Carlos?
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 Carlos, that's about 16,000 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 Carlos?
Alerts in San Carlos start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in San Carlos: 1 mi reaches about 16,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 45,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 130,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in San Carlos 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 Carlos – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long are stray animals held at the shelter serving San Carlos before adoption evaluation?
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA holds stray animals for the state-mandated four-day period, not counting the day they arrive, before evaluating them for adoption. Owners should visit the Coyote Point shelter in San Mateo as soon as possible.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in San Carlos — who takes it in?
Found animals in San Carlos are handled by Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA — Lost & Found. Phone: 650-340-7022. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in San Carlos: 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 16,000 people within 1 mi of San Carlos – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
