How It Works
Submit Your Listing
Fill out a simple form with your dog's details, photos, and your reason for rehoming. Takes about 5 minutes.
We Review It
Our team reviews your listing within 24-48 hours to ensure quality and safety. We'll email you when it's approved.
Connect With Adopters
Your dog appears on PawFinder alongside rescue dogs. Interested adopters contact you through our platform.
Why Rehome Through PawFinder?
Reach Serious Adopters
PawFinder attracts people actively looking to adopt. Your dog is seen by adopters browsing by breed, size, and compatibility — not random browsers on classifieds.
Your Privacy Protected
Your email and personal info are never shown publicly. Interested adopters contact you through our platform, and you choose who to respond to.
Completely Free
No listing fees, no commissions, no hidden costs. We exist to help dogs find homes — whether from rescues or from owners who need to rehome.
Keep Dogs Out of Shelters
Direct rehoming means your dog goes straight to a new family — no shelter stress, no uncertainty, and one more spot freed up for dogs with nowhere else to go.
What We Accept
Dogs only (for now). We plan to expand to cats and other pets in the future.
Owner rehoming only. You must be the current owner of the dog. No breeders, pet stores, or third-party sellers.
Calgary area currently. We are expanding to other Alberta cities soon. Any rehoming fees are arranged directly between you and the adopter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to list my dog on PawFinder?
Yes. Listing your dog for rehoming on PawFinder is completely free. There are no listing fees, no commissions, and no hidden costs.
How long does it take for my listing to go live?
We review all submissions within 24-48 hours. Once approved, your dog will appear alongside rescue dogs on PawFinder, visible to adopters in your city.
Will my personal information be shared?
No. Your email address is never shown publicly. Potential adopters contact you through our platform, and you decide who to respond to.
Can I remove my listing?
Yes. Contact us to remove or update your listing at any time. We'll take it down within 24 hours.
Should I consider surrendering to a rescue instead?
If you cannot wait for an adopter, surrendering to a rescue is a good option. Calgary Humane Society accepts emergency surrenders, and many foster-based rescues like AARCS accept owner surrenders based on capacity. See our fostering guide for more options.
Ready to Find Your Dog a New Home?
It takes about 5 minutes to submit a listing. Free, safe, and reviewed.
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