Animal Welfare Professionals

I have searched the threads in Technology and if this question has been extensively discussed, I can't find it.  We are currently using Shelter Pro and find it very difficult to navigate, not intuitive, and certainly not easy to produce reports.  What software are you currently using? What are the pros and cons?  I would love if you can answer here in the forum.  Alot of the threads I found said "PM me for details", but it seems like there would be benefit to it being here in the public view.  If there is a thread that already answers this, please direct me to the appropriate tab.  I'm new to the forum and maybe I just don't know where to look.  Thank you in advance.

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Hi WCAC,

 

How big is your org? Are you rescue or do you have a physical shelter? What features are most important to you in software.   When we had a foster based adoption program, I used Shelterluv and really like it.  but can comment more depending on what you want/need and are looking for.

 

Sheila

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We are a county facility, open intake with around 4000 animals annually.  We do need an enforcement function in the software so ShelterLuv might not be the one for us.  I understand they may be adding an enforcement piece but it's not there yet.  

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Have you checked out Animal Shelter Manager?  It works very well for us. We take in over 2,200 per year. 

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Hi WCAC - What software did you end up going with? We are in the same situation. 

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Following up on this thread, 5 year later, what's everyone using that they like in terms of shelter management? The city we work with is using Excel and paper filing so we need digitize things, Shelterluv is a bit cumbersome. Any other suggestions? Not super high volume but does need to be easy enough to get the shelter staff onboard. 

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Rachel Watsky
VP
Feral Freedom, Northern California
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2019 10:06 AM
From: becky risler
Subject: Shelter Management Software

Hi WCAC - What software did you end up going with? We are in the same situation. 

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There used to be a comparison chart somewhere... sound familiar to anyone?

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Amy Woodman
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Hello all –

Buddy has launched a Rescue & Shelter Management platform that's completely free. Below is a quick overview of how Buddy stands apart, and you can check out a demo here. If you'd like a walkthrough, I'd be happy to set one up.

• Always Free – As a Benefit Corporation, Buddy provides every service at no cost-forever.

• Zero Setup – No installs, no onboarding hassle. Your pets are already in Buddy, ready to be placed today.

• Reach More Adopters – Listings appear on getbuddy.com and across partner social channels, tapping into 7M+ followers.

• Ongoing Support – Our virtual Trainer and Veterinarian give adopters around-the-clock guidance on health, behavior, and training-helping reduce returns.

We are also happy to make any customizations to the that you may need - we have real support in the US who can help you with any questions, training, and setup, such as customizing your application for adopters. Don't hesitate to reach out!

Best,
Ryan
Founder, Buddy

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Ryan Howard
CEO
GetBuddy.com
NY
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No matter how big or small the rescue Shelterluv will help you to stay organized.  I haven't found a con yet to the software.  You can track everything from intakes, outcomes, tracking your foster homes, all types of applications, track your volunteers, take payments for anything you sell in the rescue, payments for vaccines licenses etc etc.  Its costs practically nothing to use the software $2 per adoption with no monthly fee.  

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Brooke Crozier
Executive Director
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue
FL
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Hi Brooke, does Shelter Luv have an option for field services? 

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Rachel Wasserman
Animal Welfare Supervisor
Stillwater Animal Welfare
OK
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-10-2025 01:31 PM
From: Brooke Crozier
Subject: Shelter Management Software

No matter how big or small the rescue Shelterluv will help you to stay organized.  I haven't found a con yet to the software.  You can track everything from intakes, outcomes, tracking your foster homes, all types of applications, track your volunteers, take payments for anything you sell in the rescue, payments for vaccines licenses etc etc.  Its costs practically nothing to use the software $2 per adoption with no monthly fee.  

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Brooke Crozier
Executive Director
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue
FL
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