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 Tampa
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Tampa — 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.
≈ 360,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedDusk
Found after 1 day and 15 hours
ReunitedMila
Found after 1 day and 1 hour
ReunitedTheo
Found after 2 days and 23 hours
ReunitedJinx
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedMabel
Found after 2 days and 6 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Tampa
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 Tampa
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Tampa?
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 Tampa, that's about 15,000 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 Tampa?
Alerts in Tampa start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Tampa: 1 mi reaches about 15,000 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 Tampa 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 Tampa – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Tampa?
For Tampa, we list Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Address: 3607 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607. Phone: (813) 876-7138. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long are stray pets from Tampa held at the shelter?
At the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa), stray pets without a microchip are typically held for 3 days before being evaluated for adoption, and microchipped strays are typically held for 7 days. The county advises owners to check the online kennel and local shelters every day.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do dogs and cats in Tampa need a Hillsborough County registration tag?
Hillsborough County requires every dog, cat and ferret aged 4 months or older living in the county to have a valid pet registration tag, which also shows the rabies vaccination is current. Tags valid for up to 3 years can be bought online, at any vet clinic in the county or at the Pet Resource Center, and a lost tag costs $5 to replace.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Tampa — who takes it in?
Found animals in Tampa are handled by Hillsborough County Animal Control. Address: 2709 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Phone: (813) 744-5660. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Tampa: 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 15,000 people within 1 mi of Tampa – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
