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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 Northwest One
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Northwest One — 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
ReunitedFleur
Found after 3 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedCaramel
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedApollo
Found after 5 days and 11 hours
ReunitedMabel
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedHeidi
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Northwest One
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 Northwest One
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Northwest One?
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 Northwest One, that's about 53,000 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 Northwest One?
Alerts in Northwest One start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Northwest One: 1 mi reaches about 53,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 180,000 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 Northwest One 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 Northwest One – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who handles animal control in Northwest One, Washington DC?
According to the Humane Rescue Alliance, since January 2025 animal control and wildlife services in DC are handled by Brandywine Valley SPCA, while HRA keeps humane law enforcement.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does the Humane Rescue Alliance hold a stray animal in Washington, DC?
The Humane Rescue Alliance places strays on a stray hold so owners can find them. Animals with identification (microchip, rabies tag or ID tag) are held for seven days, and animals without any ID for five days.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Northwest One — who takes it in?
Found animals in Northwest One 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.
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Searching in Northwest One: 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 53,000 people within 1 mi of Northwest One – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
