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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 Tumwater
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Tumwater — 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.
≈ 170,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBarry
Found after 3 months and 5 days
ReunitedYoshi
Found after 1 day and 15 hours
ReunitedNonna
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedRaven
Found after 1 week and 6 days
ReunitedMacaron
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Tumwater
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 Tumwater
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Tumwater?
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 Tumwater, that's about 9,200 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 Tumwater?
Alerts in Tumwater start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Tumwater: 1 mi reaches about 9,200 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 25,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 60,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Tumwater 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 Tumwater – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Do I need a pet licence in Tumwater, and what does it cost?
Yes. Tumwater requires licences for all dogs and cats in city limits, even pets that never go out. Joint Animal Services lists $16.00 for spayed or neutered dogs, $28.00 for unspayed or unneutered dogs, $10.00 for spayed or neutered cats and $18.00 for unneutered cats.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long are stray pets held at Joint Animal Services serving Tumwater?
By law, unclaimed stray animals may be made available for adoption after 48 hours in the shelter. Joint Animal Services serves Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and unincorporated Thurston County and recommends checking shelter listings at least every two days. It also runs a Lost Pet Hotline at (360) 352-2510, option 5.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Tumwater — who takes it in?
Found animals in Tumwater are handled by Joint Animal Services. Phone: 360-352-2510. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Tumwater: 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 9,200 people within 1 mi of Tumwater – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
