What PawMatch Does
A complete adoption experience, for shelters and adopters alike.
Personality videos
Shelters upload short videos that show each dog's real energy, quirks, and temperament — not just a kennel photo.
Lifestyle matching
Adopters share their home, schedule, and experience. PawMatch surfaces dogs whose needs genuinely fit their life.
Virtual meet-and-greets
Adopters book a live video session with the dog and a shelter staff member before stepping through the door.
Shelter dashboard
One place to manage dog listings, review inquiries, track your adoption funnel, and schedule meet-and-greets.
Rosie, 2 yr
EnergeticDuke, 6 yr
CalmNoodle, 1 yr
PlayfulAdopter Experience
See the dog, not just the photo.
Every PawMatch listing includes a personality video so adopters meet the real dog: how they move, play, respond to people. Static photos miss all of that.
- Video thumbnails show energy level at a glance
- Personality badges filtered by lifestyle fit
- Save favorites and revisit anytime
Virtual Meet-and-Greets
A real connection, before the first visit.
Adopters book a live video session directly through PawMatch. Shelter staff host the call, walk the dog, and answer every question in real time. Both sides walk away knowing the fit.
- Adopters see how the dog responds to them personally
- Shelters qualify interest before using kennel time
- Calendar sync keeps scheduling frictionless
Meet booked
Biscuit · Sat, 2:00 PM
Good morning, Austin Animal Center
Today's overview
Dogs Available
24
+2 this week
Meets Today
6
3 confirmed
Pending Reviews
11
4 new today
New Inquiries
18
since yesterday
Upcoming meet-and-greets
Biscuit with Sarah M.
Mochi with James K.
Scout with Emily R.
Shelter Tools
Run your adoptions, not your inbox.
PawMatch gives shelters a dedicated dashboard to manage every dog, track every inquiry, and run meet-and-greets without spreadsheets or back-and-forth emails.
- See your full adoption funnel at a glance
- Manage inquiries without email chaos
- Confirm and reschedule meets in one click
The PawMatch difference
A listing directory shows you a dog.
PawMatch helps you understand one.
Personality videos, lifestyle matching, and virtual meet-and-greets give adopters the understanding they need to make a confident, lasting choice — and give shelters the tools to make it happen.
Start matching dogs todayHow it works
From first look to forever home, every step is supported.
Shelters build a real dog profile
Staff upload a personality video, fill out temperament details, and add the notes that matter: how the dog does with kids, other animals, small spaces, first-time owners.
Adopters browse by personality, not just breed
The Discover feed shows dog videos matched to lifestyle filters. Adopters see how each dog actually behaves, not a kennel snapshot. They save favorites and compare.
A virtual meet-and-greet confirms the connection
Adopters book a live session right from the dog's profile page. Shelter staff host the video call, walk the dog, and answer every question in real time.
The shelter stays in control of every adoption decision
PawMatch handles the discovery and scheduling. The shelter reviews, approves, and manages every adoption from their dashboard — nothing moves forward without their go-ahead.
Ready to give every dog their best shot?
PawMatch is built for shelters and rescues that want to turn online browsing into real, lasting adoptions.