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 Shelby
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Shelby — 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
ReunitedCaramel
Found after 3 days and 14 hours
ReunitedDale
Found after 1 month and 3 days
ReunitedMaddie
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedBuster
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedZoe
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Shelby
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 Shelby
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Shelby?
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 Shelby, that's about 4,700 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 Shelby?
Alerts in Shelby start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Shelby: 1 mi reaches about 4,700 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 18,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 59,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Shelby 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 Shelby – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Does Macomb County Animal Control handle wildlife calls in Shelby, MI?
No. Macomb County Animal Control does not handle wildlife cases; residents are told to contact the DNR or a pest control company. Calls about sick or injured wildlife are only accepted if a bite is involved.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
When can I reach Macomb County Animal Control by phone near Shelby, MI?
Staff are available by phone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Shelby — who takes it in?
Found animals in Shelby are handled by Macomb County Animal Control. Phone: 586-469-5115. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Shelby: 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 4,700 people within 1 mi of Shelby – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
