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  • 1.  Shelter management software

    Posted 04-28-2025 06:15 PM

    Hello.  We are a small rescue in a small town in Kentucky.  We have been doing adoption and medical paperwork with pen and paper.  Looking into using a software system.  What do you all use and why?  Shelter manager?  Shelter Luv? 


    #DataandTechnology

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    Candice Tousignant
    Treasurer
    Southern paws animal rescue
    KY
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  • 2.  RE: Shelter management software

    Posted 04-28-2025 10:14 PM

    Hey Candice!

    We use ShelterLuv and it works wonderfully. They recently had a revamping and it is very user friendly! There is also a wonderful foster portal that can keep you and your fosters on the same page about their animals. They are also constantly updating it and they always use feedback from shelters that are using the site and thank them in their newsletter. These people care about making this experience as easy as possible. Highly recommend!



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    Happy Tails!
    Paige Stefanowski (they/them)
    Cofounder and Co Director of Operations
    Fairytales and Tiny Tails Rescue
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  • 3.  RE: Shelter management software

    Posted 08-20-2025 09:55 AM

    Hi Candice - My team at Buddy just launched a Rescue and Shelter Management Software that is totally free. I've detailed how its different from other vendors below and you can see a demo here.  Don't hesitate to let me know if you would like a demo. 

    -Free, Forever – As a Benefit Corporation, Buddy offers every service completely free to your rescue-forever.

    -No Implementation – There's no software to install or setup required. Your pets are already in Buddy, so you can start placing them today.

    -More Qualified Adopters – Your pets are promoted on the homepage of getbuddy.com and across partner channels, reaching over 7+ million followers.

    -Post Adoption Support – Buddy's virtual Trainer and Veterinarian provide 24/7 support for adopters, covering health, training, and behavioral needs-helping reduce return rates.

    -Ryan

    Founder of Buddy



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    Ryan Howard
    CEO
    GetBuddy.com
    NY
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  • 4.  RE: Shelter management software

    Posted 04-30-2025 05:06 AM

    Take a look at AnimalsFirst too. It is also user friendly, innovative, and filled with timesavers. Plus it includes portals for adopters and foster parents. Lots of cool stuff in the works for this year too!

    http://animalsfirst.com



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    Chris Fitzgerald
    Consultant
    Rochester NY
    cfitzgerald@animalsfirst.com
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  • 5.  RE: Shelter management software

    Posted 04-30-2025 05:53 AM

    We recently switched to ShelterLuv, and we love it! It makes everything so much easier to process adoptions, communicate with fosters, and add notes for each animal. Let me know if you want to chat about it. We are actually making money with it because many people donate on top of the adoption fee.



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    Diana Galarreta
    Fluvanna SPCA, board president
    Virginia
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  • 6.  RE: Shelter management software

    Posted 08-20-2025 06:37 PM

    Our rescue uses Shelterluv, and we've found it really user-friendly. It makes it easy to track adoptions and medical records all in one place, and it has definitely reduced the need for manual spreadsheets, which saves a lot of time.



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    Julie Beatty
    Grants Coordinator
    Ziva Dog Rescue
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  • 7.  RE: Shelter management software

    Posted 08-25-2025 09:11 PM

    Hello! Our rescue has been using Animals First! Their people are always ready to help and are very open to taking recommendations if you see room for improvement. They collect reports and data for you and will also provide rabies certificates. They have partnered with PetFinder so any animal you post on your account will automatically populate to your PetFinder's adoption account. They continue to make improvements and get better every day. We are very happy with them.



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    Leilany Velasquez
    Volunteer
    Luck's Rescue
    TN
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  • 8.  RE: Shelter management software

    Posted 08-27-2025 12:59 PM

    We are using ShelterLuv and I luv it! I like that it can be connected with Petfinder and Chewy. With the donation request linked to every transaction, it has already increased our donations. We normally have about 15 dogs in rescue but have over 30 now. I learn more about Shelterluv every day. It is $2/adoption.



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    Leslie Dye
    Treasurer
    National German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue
    OH
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    Original Message


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