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 Charlottesville
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Charlottesville — 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 dog.
≈ 100,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedToby
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedOak
Found after 2 months and 2 days
ReunitedAnnie
Found after 1 day and 8 hours
ReunitedChester
Found after 4 days and 6 hours
ReunitedGandalf
Found after 3 days and 10 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Charlottesville
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 dog in Charlottesville
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Charlottesville?
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 dog was last seen – within 1 mi of Charlottesville, that's about 13,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your dog reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
What should I do first when my dog goes missing?
Note the last-seen place and time, prepare a clear photo, and contact local animal services, shelters and vets. Ask people to report sightings with a location and time, so you can follow up on useful information.
Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 HoursHow much does an alert cost in Charlottesville?
Alerts in Charlottesville start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Charlottesville: 1 mi reaches about 13,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 36,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 71,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long does the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA hold stray pets?
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA holds a stray found with a collar, ID tag or microchip for 11 days, and a stray with no sign of ownership for 6 days. Strays are not available for adoption until the hold is over.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do dogs need a licence in Charlottesville?
Yes. City of Charlottesville Code Section 3.2-65 requires all dogs aged 4 months and older to wear a current dog license. Buying a tag requires a valid rabies vaccination certificate and a completed licence application.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Charlottesville — who takes it in?
Found animals in Charlottesville are handled by Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA — Lost and Found. Phone: 434-973-5959. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Charlottesville: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your dog are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 13,000 people within 1 mi of Charlottesville – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
