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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 Dupont Circle
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dupont Circle — 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.
≈ 1,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedAlice
Found after 1 day and 1 hour
ReunitedWalter
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedTurbo
Found after 2 months and 2 days
ReunitedBodo
Found after 3 weeks and 1 day
ReunitedBiscuit
Found after 2 weeks and 2 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dupont Circle
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 Dupont Circle
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Dupont Circle?
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 Dupont Circle, that's about 89,000 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 Dupont Circle?
Alerts in Dupont Circle start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dupont Circle: 1 mi reaches about 89,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 190,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 370,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dupont Circle 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 Dupont Circle – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who handles animal control and cruelty reports in Dupont Circle (Washington, DC)?
Since January 1, 2025, animal control and wildlife services in Washington, DC are handled by Brandywine Valley SPCA at 202-888-7387. The Humane Rescue Alliance still handles humane law enforcement; cruelty is reported to 202-723-5730.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does the Humane Rescue Alliance hold stray animals in Washington, DC (Dupont Circle)?
The Humane Rescue Alliance holds stray animals with identification (microchip, rabies tag or ID tag) for seven days and animals without any ID for five days, so owners can claim them.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Dupont Circle — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dupont Circle are handled by Brandywine Valley SPCA — DC Animal Care and Control. Phone: 202-888-7387. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Dupont Circle: 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 89,000 people within 1 mi of Dupont Circle – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
