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 San Rafael
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in San Rafael — 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.
≈ 180,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBernie
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedJuniper
Found after 23 hours
ReunitedCody
Found after 13 hours
ReunitedRocco
Found after 1 day and 1 hour
ReunitedNellie
Found after 4 days and 8 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in San Rafael
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 Rafael
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in San Rafael?
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 Rafael, that's about 17,000 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 Rafael?
Alerts in San Rafael start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in San Rafael: 1 mi reaches about 17,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 48,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 88,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in San Rafael 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 Rafael – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who responds to animal emergencies in San Rafael, and when can they be reached?
Marin Humane Animal Services officers respond to animal emergencies in San Rafael under a contract with the County of Marin. The emergency line, (415) 883-4621 then press 1, is available 24 hours a day.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How can I check whether Marin Humane has taken in my lost pet from San Rafael?
Marin Humane's stray animal hotline is updated every night after 6:00 p.m. and covers animals brought to the shelter in the previous 48 hours. Call (415) 883-4621: ext. 377 for dogs, ext. 378 for cats, ext. 379 for other animals.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in San Rafael — who takes it in?
Found animals in San Rafael are handled by Marin Humane / Marin Animal Services. Phone: 415-883-4621. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in San Rafael: 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 17,000 people within 1 mi of San Rafael – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
