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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 Wauwatosa
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Wauwatosa — 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.
≈ 680,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedTapsi
Found after 17 hours
ReunitedIvory
Found after 4 days and 21 hours
ReunitedKiwi
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedDomino
Found after 4 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedViolet
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Wauwatosa
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 Wauwatosa
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Wauwatosa?
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 Wauwatosa, that's about 16,000 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 Wauwatosa?
Alerts in Wauwatosa start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Wauwatosa: 1 mi reaches about 16,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 64,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 170,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Which agency provides animal control services for Wauwatosa and the rest of Milwaukee County?
MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) provides animal care and control services for the nineteen municipalities of Milwaukee County. It opened on August 1, 1999 and gives residents one central place to look for missing pets.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do dogs and cats need a licence in Wauwatosa?
Yes. All dogs and cats must be licensed annually in Wauwatosa, licences expire December 31, and proof of rabies vaccination is required. Fees range from $6 to $36, and licences are sold at MADACC or the Wauwatosa City Hall Treasurer's Office.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Wauwatosa — who takes it in?
Found animals in Wauwatosa are handled by MADACC — lost and found pets. Phone: 414-649-8640. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Wauwatosa: 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 16,000 people within 1 mi of Wauwatosa – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
