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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 Centreville
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Centreville — 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.
≈ 330,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedLynx
Found after 2 days and 21 hours
ReunitedOdin
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedEmmy
Found after 3 days and 21 hours
ReunitedWally
Found after 21 hours
ReunitedJack
Found after 3 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Centreville
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 Centreville
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Centreville?
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 Centreville, that's about 31,000 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 Centreville?
Alerts in Centreville start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Centreville: 1 mi reaches about 31,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 67,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 120,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Centreville 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 Centreville – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is the Fairfax County Animal Services West Ox Road campus open (Centreville area)?
The Michael R. Frey Campus at 4500 West Ox Road is listed as temporarily closed. The Lorton Campus at 8875 Lorton Road is the location in use.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Fairfax County hold a stray pet near Centreville?
Fairfax County Animal Services holds stray pets for the legal stray period: ten full days if the pet arrives with identification such as a collar, tags, microchip or tattoo, and five full days if it has none.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Centreville — who takes it in?
Found animals in Centreville are handled by Fairfax County Animal Shelter — Lost and Found. Phone: 703-324-0299. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Centreville: 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 31,000 people within 1 mi of Centreville – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
