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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 Mateo
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in San Mateo — 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.
≈ 270,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedMats
Found after 5 days and 13 hours
ReunitedCoral
Found after 12 hours
ReunitedVinnie
Found after 3 days and 6 hours
ReunitedApple
Found after 4 days and 17 hours
ReunitedArtemis
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in San Mateo
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 Mateo
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in San Mateo?
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 Mateo, that's about 33,000 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 Mateo?
Alerts in San Mateo start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in San Mateo: 1 mi reaches about 33,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 72,000 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 Mateo 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 Mateo – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What does it cost to reclaim an impounded dog or cat in San Mateo?
Under San Mateo's municipal code, a first impound costs $40 for an altered, licensed dog or cat wearing a tag, $65 if unaltered but licensed, $55 if altered but unlicensed and $85 if unaltered and unlicensed. Board is charged per day on top: $25 for altered dogs, $35 for unaltered dogs, $16 for altered cats and $22 for unaltered cats.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How much is a dog licence in San Mateo?
San Mateo's fee schedule lists a dog licence at $25 for one year ($70 for three years) for an altered dog and $55 for one year ($160 for three years) for an unaltered dog. Reduced senior-owner rates apply, and there is a $20 late fee.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in San Mateo — who takes it in?
Found animals in San Mateo are handled by Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Phone: 650-340-7022. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in San Mateo: 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 33,000 people within 1 mi of San Mateo – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
