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 Richmond
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Richmond — 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.
≈ 370,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPapaya
Found after 1 week and 4 days
ReunitedMario
Found after 2 days and 2 hours
ReunitedYoda
Found after 2 days and 4 hours
ReunitedBaxter
Found after 5 days and 19 hours
ReunitedRex
Found after 2 weeks and 4 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Richmond
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 Richmond
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Richmond?
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 Richmond, that's about 34,000 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 Richmond?
Alerts in Richmond start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Richmond: 1 mi reaches about 34,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 62,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 140,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Richmond 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 Richmond – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Richmond?
For Richmond, we list Richmond SPCA. Address: 2519 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23220. Phone: 804-521-1300. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What is Richmond Animal Care & Control in Richmond, VA?
It is the City of Richmond's only open-admission public animal shelter. It cares for more than 3,000 stray, sick, injured and relinquished pets each year.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Richmond Animal Care & Control hold stray animals?
Strays found without identification are held for 5 days, and strays with identification (collar, tag, license, tattoo, etc.) for 10 days. Under Virginia law, a finder of a stray companion animal must notify the public animal shelter within 48 hours.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Richmond — who takes it in?
Found animals in Richmond are handled by Richmond Animal Care & Control. Address: 1600 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222. Phone: 804-646-5573. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Richmond: 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 34,000 people within 1 mi of Richmond – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
