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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 Shaw
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Shaw — 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
ReunitedAnnie
Found after 4 days and 15 hours
ReunitedZara
Found after 3 weeks and 1 day
ReunitedHazel
Found after 1 month and 4 weeks
ReunitedNugget
Found after 1 month and 22 hours
ReunitedViggo
Found after 1 week and 2 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Shaw
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 Shaw
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Shaw?
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 Shaw, that's about 77,000 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 Shaw?
Alerts in Shaw start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Shaw: 1 mi reaches about 77,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 200,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 410,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Shaw 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 Shaw – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who handles animal control and wildlife calls in Washington, DC (including Shaw)?
Since 1 January 2025, the Humane Rescue Alliance says animal control and wildlife services in Washington, DC are handled by Brandywine Valley SPCA. The Humane Rescue Alliance still handles humane law enforcement, such as cruelty reports.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
What does it cost to reclaim an impounded pet in Washington, DC (Shaw)?
DC Health lists a redemption fee of $15.00 per impound for a sterilized animal, $98.00 for an unsterilized dog and $50.00 for other unsterilized animals, plus boarding of $7.00 per day.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Shaw — who takes it in?
Found animals in Shaw 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 Shaw: 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 77,000 people within 1 mi of Shaw – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
