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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 West Town
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in West Town — 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.
≈ 1,600,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSammy
Found after 2 days and 3 hours
ReunitedHunter
Found after 4 months and 3 days
ReunitedBetty
Found after 5 days and 6 hours
ReunitedRaven
Found after 5 days and 22 hours
ReunitedNova
Found after 2 weeks and 17 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in West Town
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 West Town
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in West Town?
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 West Town, that's about 52,000 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 West Town?
Alerts in West Town start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in West Town: 1 mi reaches about 52,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 140,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 510,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in West Town 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 West Town – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What happens to a stray cat without ID at Chicago Animal Care and Control?
Cats impounded without tags, microchip or other identification are marketed for redemption by the owner, adoption and transfer to rescue as soon as they arrive, so owners of a missing cat should check petharbor.com/chicago right away.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
What does it cost to reclaim a pet from Chicago Animal Care and Control?
Under chapter 7-12-120 of the Chicago municipal code the department charges a $65.00 redemption fee, which includes an updated rabies vaccination, microchip, spay or neuter surgery and city dog license where required.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in West Town — who takes it in?
Found animals in West Town are handled by Chicago Animal Care and Control. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in West Town: 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 52,000 people within 1 mi of West Town – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
