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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 The Colony
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in The Colony — 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.
≈ 340,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedMarley
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedBiscotti
Found after 2 days and 5 hours
ReunitedSmilla
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedBella
Found after 3 days and 22 hours
ReunitedKoda
Found after 22 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in The Colony
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 The Colony
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in The Colony?
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 The Colony, that's about 17,000 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 The Colony?
Alerts in The Colony start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in The Colony: 1 mi reaches about 17,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 46,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 70,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in The Colony 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 The Colony – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long does The Colony Animal Services hold stray animals?
Stray animals at The Colony shelter are held for only 72 hours (3 days) before they may be placed for adoption. The city recommends owners visit the shelter in person every 48 hours.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Where can I get a found pet scanned for a microchip in The Colony, Texas?
The Colony has a public microchip station outside City Hall at 6053 Main St. Any vet hospital, clinic or shelter can also scan a pet for microchips.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in The Colony — who takes it in?
Found animals in The Colony are handled by The Colony Animal Services. Phone: 972-370-9250. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in The Colony: 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 17,000 people within 1 mi of The Colony – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
