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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 Tacoma
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Tacoma — 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.
≈ 380,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPanda
Found after 4 months and 2 days
ReunitedRalph
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedEvie
Found after 5 days and 12 hours
ReunitedLola
Found after 1 week and 6 days
ReunitedPiper
Found after 3 days and 14 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Tacoma
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 Tacoma
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Tacoma?
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 Tacoma, that's about 22,000 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 Tacoma?
Alerts in Tacoma start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Tacoma: 1 mi reaches about 22,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 50,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 110,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Tacoma 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 Tacoma – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Tacoma?
For Tacoma, we list The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Address: 2608 Center Street, Tacoma, WA 98409. Phone: (253) 383-2733. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
When can Tacoma Animal Control respond to animal emergencies?
Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays, officers respond to emergencies only. No officers are on duty on weekends, so call 911 for animal-related emergencies then.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How much is a pet license in Tacoma, Washington?
In Tacoma the annual license fee is $40.00 for an altered dog and $30.00 for an altered cat, and $175.00 for an unaltered dog or cat. Seniors 65+, owners with a disability and TPU Bill Credit Assistance participants pay reduced fees.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Tacoma — who takes it in?
Found animals in Tacoma are handled by Tacoma Animal Control. Address: 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. Phone: (253) 627-7387. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Tacoma: 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 22,000 people within 1 mi of Tacoma – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
