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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 Fairfax
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Fairfax — 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.
≈ 470,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedCrepe
Found after 3 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedAnni
Found after 4 days and 7 hours
ReunitedBronze
Found after 3 months and 5 days
ReunitedGroot
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedHades
Found after 1 day and 3 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Fairfax
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 Fairfax
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Fairfax?
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 Fairfax, that's about 17,000 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 Fairfax?
Alerts in Fairfax start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Fairfax: 1 mi reaches about 17,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 49,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 130,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Fairfax 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 Fairfax – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Fairfax?
For Fairfax, we list Fairfax County Animal Shelter — Lorton Campus. Address: 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079. Phone: 703-324-0299. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does Fairfax County Animal Shelter hold a stray pet?
Stray pets are held for the legal stray period: ten full days if they arrive with identification such as a collar, tags, microchip or tattoo, and five full days if they arrive without any identification.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How much is a dog license in Fairfax County?
According to the county's Department of Tax Administration, the Fairfax County dog license fee is $10 for all dogs, whether spayed or neutered or not, and a current rabies certificate is required.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Fairfax — who takes it in?
Found animals in Fairfax are handled by Fairfax City Animal Control. Phone: 703-385-7924. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Fairfax: 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 17,000 people within 1 mi of Fairfax – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
