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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 Somerville
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Somerville — 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.
≈ 1,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedYoshi
Found after 9 hours
ReunitedPistachio
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedMruczek
Found after 3 days and 1 hour
ReunitedChewie
Found after 4 days and 15 hours
ReunitedSunny
Found after 21 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Somerville
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 Somerville
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Somerville?
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 Somerville, that's about 61,000 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 Somerville?
Alerts in Somerville start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Somerville: 1 mi reaches about 61,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 170,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 420,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Somerville 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 Somerville – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Somerville?
For Somerville, we list MSPCA Boston — lost-pet reports and cat intake. Address: 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. Phone: 617-522-5055. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I contact about a lost pet in Somerville?
Somerville Animal Control (220 Washington St., 617-626-6600 x 2190, animalcontrol@somervillema.gov) asks owners to complete the city's Lost Pet Report Form. Animal control issues can also be reported to 311.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Somerville — who takes it in?
Found animals in Somerville are handled by Somerville Animal Control. Phone: 617-626-6600 ext. 2190. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Somerville: 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 61,000 people within 1 mi of Somerville – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
