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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 Santa Barbara
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Santa Barbara — 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.
≈ 140,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedViolet
Found after 5 days and 2 hours
ReunitedDolce
Found after 2 days and 9 hours
ReunitedJax
Found after 3 months and 23 hours
ReunitedRory
Found after 4 days and 9 hours
ReunitedMinerva
Found after 4 months and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara, that's about 32,000 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 Santa Barbara?
Alerts in Santa Barbara start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Santa Barbara: 1 mi reaches about 32,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 67,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 96,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Santa Barbara?
For Santa Barbara, we list Santa Barbara County Animal Services Shelter. Address: 5473 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Phone: 805-681-5285. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I call for an animal control emergency in Santa Barbara after hours?
Call the Santa Barbara Police Dispatch Center at 805-882-8900. For animal control issues outside the city limit, contact the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Santa Barbara — who takes it in?
Found animals in Santa Barbara are handled by Santa Barbara Police Department Animal Control. Phone: 805-882-8900. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Santa Barbara: 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 32,000 people within 1 mi of Santa Barbara – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
