What started as an unexpected bond between me, a “non-dog person,” and a traumatized rescue dog has blossomed into Pawsome Pair, a revolutionary dating platform that’s changing lives both human and pups. I founded this site to connect dog lovers while honoring the memory of Duncan, a Labrador-beagle mix whose resilience inspired my mission of second chances.
My story begins in July 2018 at a local animal shelter, where I found Duncan sitting quietly among barking, tail-wagging dogs desperate for attention. Unlike the others, he barked just once before lying down, his eyes reflecting a lifetime of hardship. Duncan was one of 19 “royalty dogs”—survivors of a shocking animal abuse case that had claimed five lives and left 32 animals rescued from a vacant home.
I was never really a dog person. But there was something about Duncan that I couldn’t shake. He had porcupine quills embedded in his neck, bite marks, and scars from fighting other dogs for food. The shelter explained he’d likely spent his entire two years alone in that house, unattended and forgotten.
What happened next transformed both our lives. Duncan, who initially didn’t know how to be a pet—hiding his food, running away, unable to play—slowly learned to trust. Through patience and understanding, a remarkable bond formed that taught me about resilience, courage, and the transformative power of love.
Duncan taught me what it means to face each day with courage despite what the past has brought. He wasn’t just a dog—he was a gift, a companion, and a reminder of the beauty of second chances. I became a dog person because of Duncan!
When Duncan crossed the rainbow bridge, his legacy lived on through Pawsome Pair, which I launched to help other pet lovers find meaningful connections while saving shelter animals. Pawsome Pair recognizes that for many people, dogs aren’t just pets—they’re family members integral to finding compatible partners.
True to Duncan’s story of second chances, Pawsome Pair donates 20% of every paid membership directly to no-kill animal shelters, humane societies, and animal rescues. This means every romantic connection made also helps save a life like Duncan’s.
Duncan showed me that the most meaningful relationships are built on patience, understanding, and unconditional love. Pawsome Pair isn’t just about finding romance—it’s about finding someone who shares your values of compassion and commitment to giving back.
In a world of superficial connections, we’re building a community around shared values. Duncan rescued me first—now I’m helping others find love while rescuing more animals in need.
For Duncan’s story to come full circle, from a traumatized shelter dog to the inspiration behind a platform saving other animals, represents the very essence of what second chances can accomplish.
Mission Statement
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Our Philosophy
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