#22 in United States, #1 in North Carolina, #1 in Raleigh
Service areas:
We service all counties of NC
"My daughter adopted a pup named Sumter from Pawfect Match about 1-1/2 yrs ago and had wonderful things to say about this rescue group. We grew to love Sumter so much that we pondered the idea of adopting one of our own if it could be like him. Interestingly enough, it turned out that 2 of Sumter's sisters were still waiting for their forever home! My daughter helped set up a meet and greet in January 2023 and my husband & I traveled to NC. We returned to MD with his sister Clover and we are living our happily ever after! Pawfect Match was wonderful to work with, as was Clover's foster family. We are so happy to have her in our lives!"
— stephanie m.
Adoptee
"Pawfect Match Rescue is absolutely an amazing organization! I’ve partnered with them to facilitate adoptions by having a joint event with my Real Estate business. We are hosting it again this year and I can’t wait to be part of more precious pups finding their furever home. All of the volunteers and fosters are selfless, loving and available. I love Pawfect Match!"
— monica s.
Volunteer / foster, Supporter
"I would like to recommend Pawfect March Rescue. They are an awesome rescue and have very caring people committed to helping all dogs. They provide everything and all the foster has to do is provide a loving home for their dogs. They have been so supportive and helpful. Fostering is so rewarding!!!! I have fostered for Pawfect Match Rescue for approximately 10 months. I was 67 years old and retired when I started fostering for them. I have met some amazing people and made some new friends through Pawfect Match Rescue! During that time, I have fostered 4 different dogs. Three of the dogs were from puppy mills, the other one was owner surrendered. The puppy mill dogs lived in crates. They were scared and not know what it was to be cared for and to be loved. They had never been vetted or bathe. They had never walked on grass, mulch less being walked on a lease. When my first foster got use to being walked on a lease, she would look up at me with so much love in her eyes and the look of happiness on her face, as if she was saying, “thank you so much”! I love all of my foster babies and Pawfect March Rescue! Thank you Pawfect Match Rescue for giving so much to so many dogs."
— faye h.
Volunteer / foster
"The people that run this organization, and all the volunteers I have interacted with as a volunteer, have an incredible passion and deep love for helping the pups in their care. They take on entire litters, elderly pups, and those with behavioral issues, and tirelessly work to train them and place them in loving homes."
— jennifer f.
Volunteer / foster
"I can’t imagine my life without my sweet husky (Luna) that I received through Pawfect Match. As a first time dog owner, I was fairly nervous with diving into fostering a dog (let alone a husky), but the workers in this organization always made themselves available (whether that was via phone call, email, or text) to answer all of our questions to ensure we were supporting the dog in the best way possible. Their matchmaking skills are unparalleled (by pairing us with a dog based on our lifestyle, experience, and living situation). Overall, I fell in love with this organization far quicker than I thought I would (therefore leading me to adult the husky). The world is a better place because of Pawfect Match."
— allison b.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
"Love Pawfect Match! They were so easy to work with when we adopted our sweet and salty little Jemma!"
— caroline h.
Adoptee
"I served as a volunteer, foster home ,and adopter for Pawfect Match Rescue and Rehabilitatin while I lived in Raleigh, N C. They are an amazing group . The love and care they give to all the dogs they care for is unbelievable. They will do everything they can do to ensure every dog in their care has the best medical treatment, the best foster home, and the best permanent home. They take in dogs that other groups could not and give them amazing lives. This group of volunteers give their heart and soul to caring for dogs in need. From helping with dogs that come from puppy mills, to dogs from S. Korean meat markets, to dogs found by the side of the road. All are cared for, given medical treatment and in some situations hospice care. They are truly an amazing organization."
— elizabeth h.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"Pawfect Match is an all volunteer amazing group of people. They often work with rural shelters that are overrun with puppies to drive them to more populated areas and get them adopted out. They have so many resources available to help ensure each dog really does end up with their “Pawfect” home. We adopted our sweetest boy from Pawfect 6 years ago and we have fostered quite a few Dogs and a few puppies as well."
— anne-marie e.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"Pawfect Match gave me the opportunity to foster and then adopt Fury, who is the best thing that happened to us in the States. They supported all the process and even went beyond. I couldn't be more thankful for their kind and loving people. They were there for us when we took the decision to move back to our home country where my baby is now an American between Latin dogs. ❤️ I really loved how organized, how sensitive and caring they are with every dog. BIG THANKS FOR PAWFECT MATCH from COLOMBIA! 🇨🇴"
— carolina m.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"Pawfect Match has done so much to help save many dogs lives. Not only have they pulled dogs from shelters that were continuously overlooked, they have helped many hoarding situations. Many dogs have gone on to better lives because of them. They are one of my top picks for the best rescue there is out there!"
— camille p.
Fan
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