Pet adoption, reimagined

Choose the pet that chooses you.

Swipe through adoptable dogs & cats from real shelters and rescues, get AI-matched to your perfect companion, and adopt or foster — all in one app.

Available now on iPhone & iPad — iOS only.

4.9 rating · loved by 10,000+ adopters
A happy adoptable dog ready for a forever home
An adoptable cat looking at the camera
It's a match!
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How it works

Adopt in three simple steps

PuppySwipe is the middle-man between you and shelters & rescues — we make finding the right pet effortless.

1

Create your profile

Tell us about your home and lifestyle once. Your universal adoption profile works with every rescue.

2

Swipe & match

Browse adoptable dogs and cats. Our AI scores compatibility so the right pets rise to the top.

3

Adopt or foster

Apply with one tap, chat with the rescue, and welcome your new best friend home.

Why PuppySwipe

The most advanced way to adopt

Real intelligence and real care, on both sides of the adoption.

AI compatibility matching

A weighted engine scores energy, space, schedule, kids and pets to find pets that truly fit your life.

Foster marketplace

Temporary, emergency, weekend, or foster-to-adopt — get matched by availability and capability.

Trust & verification

Verified rescues and adopters with trust badges, so every connection is safe and legitimate.

Adoption readiness score

See exactly how ready you are and what to improve before you apply — no guesswork.

Pets who need you most

We boost visibility for seniors, special-needs, bonded pairs and long-stay pets — without lowering match quality.

Real-time updates & chat

Live adoption status, instant notifications, and direct messaging with the rescue team.

For shelters & rescues

A free CRM that brings you adopters

PuppySwipe isn't just a listing site — it's a complete adoption operations tool, plus a built-in funnel of matched, ready-to-adopt people.

  • Full applicant pipeline: New → Screening → Interview → Meet & Greet → Adopted
  • Applicants ranked by compatibility, with internal notes & team assignment
  • One universal application — no more re-typing for every rescue
  • Visibility boosting & analytics for hard-to-place pets
List your rescue free
A shelter volunteer with an adoptable rescue dog
Loved by adopters & rescues

Tails of happily ever after

“The AI match was spot-on — Biscuit fit our family perfectly. The whole adoption took two days.”

Maya R.Adopted a Labrador

“As a small rescue, the free CRM changed everything. Ranked applicants and one inbox — we place pets faster.”

Harbor Paws RescueVerified rescue

“I fostered a senior cat for a weekend and fell in love. Foster-to-adopt made it seamless.”

Devon L.Foster-to-adopt
FAQ

Questions, answered

Is PuppySwipe free?

Yes. Browsing, swiping, matching, and applying to adopt are completely free. Optional premium tiers unlock unlimited swipes, full AI matching, and more.

Where do the pets come from?

PuppySwipe is the middle-man connecting adopters with shelters and rescues. Every pet is listed by a real, verified shelter, rescue, or rehoming owner.

Can I foster instead of adopt?

Absolutely. Our foster marketplace supports temporary, emergency, weekend, and foster-to-adopt arrangements, matched to your availability and experience.

I run a shelter or rescue — how do I join?

Download the app, create a rescue account, and you get the full adoption CRM free — plus a built-in stream of compatibility-matched adopters.

Your new best friend is waiting

Join thousands of adopters and rescues making perfect matches every day. Download PuppySwipe free.

Available exclusively on the App Store — iPhone & iPad.