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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 Federal Way
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Federal Way — 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.
≈ 320,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedFalcon
Found after 1 day and 15 hours
ReunitedWolfie
Found after 2 days and 15 hours
ReunitedNugget
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedMolly
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedTeddy
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Federal Way
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 Federal Way
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Federal Way?
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 Federal Way, that's about 14,000 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 Federal Way?
Alerts in Federal Way start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Federal Way: 1 mi reaches about 14,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 53,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 110,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Federal Way 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 Federal Way – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Federal Way?
For Federal Way, we list Burien CARES. Address: 909 SW 151st Street, Burien, WA 98166. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What should I do if I find a stray pet in Federal Way?
Federal Way Animal Services asks finders to call 253.835.7387 or email with a description, location, and date and time found. If you can't shelter a stray dog or cat until an officer picks it up, bring it to Burien C.A.R.E.S. at 909 SW 151st, Burien.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
When are Federal Way animal services officers on duty?
Animal service officers work seven days a week from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. For emergencies such as a dog bite or an injured animal, residents are told to call 911.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Federal Way — who takes it in?
Found animals in Federal Way are handled by Federal Way Animal Services Unit. Phone: 253-835-7387. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Federal Way: 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 14,000 people within 1 mi of Federal Way – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
