A few things worth knowing.
Finding your fit
What is Wags?
Wags helps you find the right dog by matching your lifestyle, preferences, and living situation with available dogs from breeders, shelters, and rescues across the country.
Is Wags free to use?
Yes, Wags is completely free for pet seekers. We help you find, match with, and connect with the right pet at no cost to you.
Can providers pay to rank higher?
No. Wags does not offer sponsored placements or pay-to-rank results.
Taking the next step
Where do the dogs come from?
Listings include dogs from municipal shelters, rescue organizations, non-profits, breeders, and private rehoming situations.
Can I talk to an expert before adopting?
Kits, our AI companion, can answer questions about breeds, temperament, health risks, and what to expect as a new owner, anytime you need.
What happens after I find a match?
Once you find a pet you love, we help facilitate the connection with the provider and give you the information you need to prepare for your new pet.
Does Wags sell or place pets?
No. Wags helps you discover dogs and facilitates the connection between you and independent breeders, shelters, and rescues. The provider, not Wags, handles the adoption, purchase, or rehoming process.
For breeders, shelters, and rescues
Why is my pet or organization listed on Wags?
Wags brings together dogs from trusted breeders, shelters, and rescues to help people find the right dog while helping more dogs find loving homes. We may create listings from public information, so appearing on Wags does not mean your organization has partnered with or approved Wags.
Is Wags using my name to sell pets?
No. Wags helps people discover pets and connect with the independent breeder, shelter, or rescue. We do not own, breed, house, or sell the pets shown here, and we never present ourselves as the provider.
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