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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 Silver Spring
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Silver Spring — 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.
≈ 1,000,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedFritz
Found after 4 days and 5 hours
ReunitedCannelle
Found after 5 days and 19 hours
ReunitedChester
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedCash
Found after 3 days and 9 hours
ReunitedScrappy
Found after 20 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Silver Spring
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 Silver Spring
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Silver Spring?
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 Silver Spring, that's about 36,000 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 Silver Spring?
Alerts in Silver Spring start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Silver Spring: 1 mi reaches about 36,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 91,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 250,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Do dogs and cats need a licence in Silver Spring (Montgomery County, MD)?
Yes. All dogs and cats 4 months or older need a current rabies vaccination and a separate County licence; the rabies tag is not a licence. Failing to licence carries a $100 fine.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Where must dogs be leashed in Montgomery County, MD?
Dogs must be leashed on public school grounds on school days and in public recreation areas during organised activities. The fine is $500.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Silver Spring — who takes it in?
Found animals in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring: 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 36,000 people within 1 mi of Silver Spring – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
