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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 Reston
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Reston — 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.
≈ 350,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSofia
Found after 3 days and 6 hours
ReunitedOscar
Found after 1 month and 4 days
ReunitedIzzy
Found after 2 days and 14 hours
ReunitedMia
Found after 19 hours
ReunitedBailey
Found after 3 days and 15 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Reston
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 Reston
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Reston?
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 Reston, that's about 21,000 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 Reston?
Alerts in Reston start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Reston: 1 mi reaches about 21,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 45,000 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 Reston 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 Reston – a one-off payment, no subscription.
When is the Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Lorton open?
The Lorton campus is open Tuesday and Wednesday noon to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday noon to 7 p.m., and weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Monday.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
What are the stray impound fees at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter?
For stray dogs and cats the impound fee is $25 for a first impoundment, $50 for a second and $75 for a third or more, plus $20 per day boarding.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Reston — who takes it in?
Found animals in Reston 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 Reston: 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 21,000 people within 1 mi of Reston – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
