RescueGroups.org pioneered free Petfinder/Adopt-a-Pet syndication for rescues, but the underlying tools are showing their age. PawMates Pro is a modern, cloud-based alternative — automatic imports from your shelter website, compatibility matching, and the PawMates adopter app instead of a syndication feed.
PawMates Pro does not integrate with Petfinder as a listing feed. Adoptable pets import automatically from your shelter website and publish on the PawMates adopter app. If you still want Petfinder exposure, that is a separate publishing decision — PawMates Pro replaces the adoption workflow RescueGroups never ran end to end.
PawMates Pro Rescue Free is $0/month for foster-first rescues (up to 25 active pets). Kennel shelter plans start at $149/month (Starter) and scale to Growing ($299), Pro ($599), and Large ($899) by intake volume. Rescue Plus is $79/month. Every plan includes unlimited users, free data migration, daily backups, and a free adopter app — no per-seat or per-adoption platform fees. RescueGroups has a free tier; effective cost depends on which paid features you need. Compare on total capability — fundraising, compatibility-based matching, Animal Control, and the foster app are included in PawMates Pro.
Yes. Free migration is included in every PawMates Pro plan.
1–2 days for off-site setup, 1–2 hours on-site training. Most teams are productive day one.