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 Downtown DC
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Downtown DC — 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.
≈ 1,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedLucie
Found after 2 days
ReunitedBernie
Found after 20 hours
ReunitedNougat
Found after 3 days and 14 hours
ReunitedDuchess
Found after 5 days and 12 hours
ReunitedJellybean
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Downtown DC
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 Downtown DC
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Downtown DC?
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 Downtown DC, that's about 35,000 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 Downtown DC?
Alerts in Downtown DC start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Downtown DC: 1 mi reaches about 35,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 130,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 330,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Downtown DC 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 Downtown DC – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who handles animal control and wildlife calls in Downtown DC?
Since January 2025, animal control and wildlife services in Washington, DC are handled by Brandywine Valley SPCA rather than the Humane Rescue Alliance.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Who do you call to report animal cruelty in Downtown DC?
Humane law enforcement stays with the Humane Rescue Alliance, which has its own phone line for reporting cruelty.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Downtown DC — who takes it in?
Found animals in Downtown DC 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 Downtown DC: 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 35,000 people within 1 mi of Downtown DC – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
