Free
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 Takoma Park
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Takoma Park — 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.
≈ 1,000,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedHexe
Found after 4 days and 14 hours
ReunitedMissy
Found after 4 months and 4 days
ReunitedOliver
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedHarvey
Found after 2 weeks and 5 days
ReunitedChester
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Takoma Park
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 Takoma Park
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Takoma Park?
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 Takoma Park, that's about 31,000 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 Takoma Park?
Alerts in Takoma Park start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Takoma Park: 1 mi reaches about 31,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 130,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 290,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Do cats and dogs in Takoma Park need a county licence tag?
Montgomery County requires dogs and cats over 4 months of age to wear current rabies and pet licence tags; the county notes a visible licence tag is the fastest way to be reunited with a lost pet.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How often should I check the shelter for a lost pet near Takoma Park?
Montgomery County Animal Services advises visiting the shelter at least every other day, even after filing a report online or by phone, and bringing proof of ownership such as licence, microchip or vet records when reclaiming.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Takoma Park — who takes it in?
Found animals in Takoma Park are handled by Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center — Lost and Found. Phone: 240-773-5900. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Takoma Park: 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 31,000 people within 1 mi of Takoma Park – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
