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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 Frederick
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Frederick — 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.
≈ 130,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBuddy
Found after 3 days and 21 hours
ReunitedPrince
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedFilou
Found after 2 months and 17 hours
ReunitedHopper
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedBacon
Found after 16 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Frederick
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 Frederick
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Frederick?
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 Frederick, that's about 12,000 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 Frederick?
Alerts in Frederick start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Frederick: 1 mi reaches about 12,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 29,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 73,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Frederick 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 Frederick – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long does Frederick County Animal Control hold a stray animal in Frederick, MD?
Stray animals are held for 5 calendar days before they are considered for adoption, rescue, foster care or euthanasia, unless a veterinarian determines that is inhumane. Proof of ownership such as an ID tag, microchip registration, photos or vet records is needed to reclaim a pet.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How much is a dog licence in Frederick County, Maryland?
Under the Frederick County Code, a licence costs $7.50 per year for an altered animal and $15.00 per year for an unaltered one. Owners aged 65 and over pay $3.50 and $7.50 respectively.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Frederick — who takes it in?
Found animals in Frederick are handled by Frederick County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center — Lost and Found. Phone: 301-600-1546. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Frederick: 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 12,000 people within 1 mi of Frederick – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
