--- title: "Best Animal Shelter Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find the top Animal Shelter software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/animal-shelter-software/" page_type: "category" language: "en" --- # Best Animal Shelter Software Last updated on July 24, 2026 How to find the right Animal Shelter Software? Learn more from our team about Animal Shelter Software pricing features and benefits in our Animal Shelter Buyers Guide Verified Insights Provider data verified by our Software Research team and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) ## What is animal shelter software? Researched by: [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Updated on July 24, 2026 [Animal shelter software](https://www.capterra.com/animal-shelter-software/) is designed to help animal shelters, rescue groups, and animal control facilities optimize and manage their key operations, such as animal intake, care, licensing, and adoption management. * * * For more information consult our [Animal Shelter Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) ## Buzz to the Rescues Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (32 reviews) Profile: [Buzz to the Rescues](https://www.capterra.com/p/209132/Buzz-to-the-Rescues/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Built for rescues that save lives, Buzz simplifies adoptions, donations, and volunteer work so you can focus on what matters most. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.9 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $99.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Database: 4.9 rating - Intake Management: 4.9 rating - Foster Management: 4.8 rating - Adoption Management: 4.7 rating #### Lowest rated features - Kennel Management: 4.0 rating - Case Management: 4.7 rating - Volunteer Management: 4.7 rating - Medical Records: 4.9 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Camille R. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: February 13, 2023 > "We value the fact that [sensitive content hidden] and her team treat feedback as a gift in order to improve the user experience." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 (32 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: September 2, 2025 > "We're a small rescue with minimal volunteer capacity, and the return on the investment, both in time and money, has been more than worth it. If you're looking for a program to help handle the operations of your rescue or shelter, this is it." ### Integrations tab Buzz to the Rescues connects with 6+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/209132/Buzz-to-the-Rescues/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 5.0 rating - Mailchimp: 5.0 rating - Venmo: 4.7 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Meta for Business: 4.4 rating - Twitter/X: 4.5 rating --- ## PetPoint Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [PetPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/232708/PetPoints/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? PetPoint Data Management System is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, web-based data management system for shelters and rescue groups. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Available - Animal Control: Available - License Management: Not available - Fundraising Management: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) --- ## Chameleon-CMS Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) Profile: [Chameleon-CMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/233330/Chameleon-CMS/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Animal sheltering solution that automates kennel management, field staff dispatching, licensing, record keeping, mapping and barcoding. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 2.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 2.7 out of 5 - Features: 3.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Available - Animal Control: Available - License Management: Available - Fundraising Management: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 2.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) --- ## OERCA Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (18 reviews) Profile: [OERCA](https://www.capterra.com/p/179048/One-Earth/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Animal & wildlife management software for field biologists, zoos, aquariums, government, and academia. Full customization available. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $92.00 Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Not available - Adoption Management: Not available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Not available - Case Management: Not available - Kennel Management: Not available - Animal Control: Not available - License Management: Not available - Fundraising Management: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (18 reviews) ### Integrations tab OERCA connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/179048/One-Earth/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft Power BI: 4.6 rating --- ## Volgistics Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (94 reviews) Profile: [Volgistics](https://www.capterra.com/p/80509/Volgistics-Volunteer-Management/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? An online system for recruiting, tracking, and coordinating volunteers in animal shelters and rescues of all sizes. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $9.00 Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Volunteer Management: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (94 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Danielle D. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees Published: May 28, 2024 > "I like that Volgistics, specifically VicNet, is so user friendly for volunteers that all demographics can and will use it." ### Integrations tab Volgistics connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/80509/Volgistics-Volunteer-Management/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Verified First: 5.0 rating --- ## Shelterluv Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (51 reviews) Profile: [Shelterluv](https://www.capterra.com/p/179205/Shelterluv/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Easy-to-use, intuitive software to help shelters/rescues streamline operations (Mobile Checkout, Donation Capture, Field Services, etc) #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $2.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Intake Management: 4.8 rating - Animal Database: 4.8 rating - Adoption Management: 4.8 rating - Medical Records: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Fundraising Management: 3.8 rating - Case Management: 4.3 rating - License Management: 4.4 rating - Foster Management: 4.7 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Katrina D. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, Self-employed Published: May 13, 2024 > "I love the customization options for many items and having one software to manage all aspects of our rescue." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (51 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Margie C. Reviewer details: Retail, Self-employed Published: June 1, 2026 > "It was a neat software to use on the receiving end to view pets, read about the personalities, and see pictures." --- ## Pawlytics Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (44 reviews) Profile: [Pawlytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/194354/Pawlytics/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Pawlytics is cloud-based rescue and shelter management software designed for foster-based animal welfare organizations. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $1.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Database: 4.9 rating - Intake Management: 4.7 rating - Adoption Management: 4.7 rating - Medical Records: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Foster Management: 4.1 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Clay H. Reviewer details: Fund-Raising, 11-50 employees Published: June 24, 2026 > "I've asked a lot of questions while learning the platform, and her guidance has been invaluable." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (44 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Clay H. Reviewer details: Fund-Raising, 11-50 employees Published: June 24, 2026 > "The platform is user-friendly, customizable and offers ways to streamline workflow, improve communication, and automate routine tasks." --- ## Trackabeast Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (27 reviews) Profile: [Trackabeast](https://www.capterra.com/p/250087/Trackabeast/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Intuitive and complete software for foster-based animal rescues and shelters. Runs online, unlimited users, $25/mn for most rescues. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $25.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Database: 4.9 rating - Intake Management: 4.9 rating - Case Management: 4.8 rating - Medical Records: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Volunteer Management: 4.8 rating - Adoption Management: 5.0 rating - Foster Management: 5.0 rating - Kennel Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Nancy H. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees Published: March 30, 2022 > "We needed a database that was intuitive, easy to use and covered all the bases of rescue work." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (27 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Marion M. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: March 30, 2022 > "We don't plan on EVER switching to another software, especially since their customer service is impeccable and very responsive." --- ## The Pet Friend Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (12 reviews) Profile: [The Pet Friend](https://www.capterra.com/p/179179/Pet-Friend/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Animal shelter software in the cloud. Pet Friend allows you to no longer be tied to your desk, work as you go, from anywhere! #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 3.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $25.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Intake Management: 4.8 rating - Animal Database: 4.0 rating - Adoption Management: 4.3 rating - Kennel Management: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - License Management: 3.5 rating - Foster Management: 4.0 rating - Medical Records: 4.5 rating - Case Management: 4.7 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (12 reviews) --- ## Shelter Pro Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (11 reviews) Profile: [Shelter Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/179172/Shelter-Pro/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Recordkeeping system for animal shelter centers that provides solutions to rescue animals, maintain records, manage finances & more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $750.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Control: 5.0 rating - Animal Database: 5.0 rating - Intake Management: 5.0 rating - Kennel Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Fundraising Management: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews) --- ## To Their Rescue Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (9 reviews) Profile: [To Their Rescue](https://www.capterra.com/p/180980/To-Your-Rescue/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping you support animals with our time-saving animal shelter management software. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $1.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Not available - Kennel Management: Not available - Animal Control: Not available - License Management: Not available - Fundraising Management: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews) --- ## PetPal Manage Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (8 reviews) Profile: [PetPal Manage](https://www.capterra.com/p/179226/PetPal-Manager/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Modular software that makes it possible for shelters and rescues to streamline all processes and procedures from intake to adoption. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 3.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $25.00 Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Database: 3.0 rating - Medical Records: 3.0 rating - Volunteer Management: 3.0 rating - Intake Management: 2.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (8 reviews) --- ## AniLog Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) Profile: [AniLog](https://www.capterra.com/p/198612/AniLog/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? SaaS Animal Welfare Software for animal welfare organisations,animal rehoming centres, animal shelters, animal control. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: £45.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Not available - Intake Management: Not available - Adoption Management: Not available - Medical Records: Not available - Foster Management: Not available - Case Management: Not available - Kennel Management: Not available - Animal Control: Not available - License Management: Not available - Fundraising Management: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available --- ## Animal Shelter Manager Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews) Profile: [Animal Shelter Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/179181/Animal-Shelter-Manager/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Open-source software that enables animal rescue groups and shelters to manage animals, staff, documents, and fundraising campaigns. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $340.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Control: 5.0 rating - Medical Records: 5.0 rating - Volunteer Management: 5.0 rating - Adoption Management: 4.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Intake Management: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews) --- ## Petstablished Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [Petstablished](https://www.capterra.com/p/235584/Petstablished/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Free, premium software that helps animal rescues and shelters of all sizes to manage their pet data, raise money and earn cash back. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Database: 5.0 rating - Medical Records: 5.0 rating - Volunteer Management: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews) --- ## BARRK Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [BARRK](https://www.capterra.com/p/179219/BARRK/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? BARRK is an animal shelter tool that helps manage daily operations such as animal records, adoption matching, fundraising, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: CA$20.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Available - Animal Control: Not available - License Management: Available - Fundraising Management: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) --- ## AnimalsFirst Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [AnimalsFirst](https://www.capterra.com/p/179224/AnimalsFirst/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? AnimalsFirst is a cloud-based tool that helps shelters and rescues manage data more efficiently to increase their impact. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $80.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Adoption Management: 5.0 rating - Animal Database: 5.0 rating - Foster Management: 5.0 rating - Intake Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Medical Records: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ### Integrations tab AnimalsFirst connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/179224/AnimalsFirst/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Stripe: 4.6 rating --- ## Shelter Boss Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [Shelter Boss](https://www.capterra.com/p/241383/Shelter-Boss/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Comprehensive, web-based and mobile-friendly software for animal shelters, animal rescues, animal control, and dog licensing. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $29.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Control: 4.5 rating - Case Management: 3.5 rating - Adoption Management: 5.0 rating - Animal Database: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Foster Management: 5.0 rating - Intake Management: 5.0 rating - License Management: 5.0 rating - Medical Records: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews) --- ## Shelter Management System Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [Shelter Management System](https://www.capterra.com/p/179255/Multiple-Options-Shelter-Management-System/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Easy-to-use software for shelter professionals to assist them with animal and record management. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Feature, One Time Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Available - Animal Control: Available - License Management: Available - Fundraising Management: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) --- ## FurryHelpDesk Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [FurryHelpDesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/10041849/FurryHelpDesk/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? FurryHelpDesk is a cloud-based software that helps rescue groups manage adoptions, foster care, donations, and animal profiles. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: £35.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Animal Control: 5.0 rating - Animal Database: 5.0 rating - Case Management: 5.0 rating - Foster Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Intake Management: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) ### Integrations tab FurryHelpDesk connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10041849/FurryHelpDesk/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Stripe: 4.6 rating --- ## Shelter Buddy Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [Shelter Buddy](https://www.capterra.com/p/179248/Shelter-Buddy/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? ShelterBuddy® Software was developed by RSPCA Queensland Australias leading Non-Profit Animal Welfare Organization. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Available - Animal Control: Available - License Management: Available - Fundraising Management: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available --- ## Pet Monitor Profile: [Pet Monitor](https://www.capterra.com/p/10045932/Pet-Monitor/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Pet Monitor is a platform that helps multi-pet homes and rescues organize vet visits, medications, lab results, and health data. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Not available - Animal Control: Not available - License Management: Not available - Fundraising Management: Not available - AI Copilot: Available - Generative AI: Available ### Gallery tab --- ## PowerDOGs Profile: [PowerDOGs](https://www.capterra.com/p/211942/Powerdogs/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Kennel and breeding management software for dogs, animals, shelters and pet care businesses. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Feature Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Available - Foster Management: Not available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Available - Animal Control: Available - License Management: Available - Fundraising Management: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Doobert Profile: [Doobert](https://www.capterra.com/p/205735/Doobert/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? With Doobert you can manage your caseload, foster coordination, transports, social media outreach, and much more. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Not available - Adoption Management: Not available - Medical Records: Not available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Available - Animal Control: Not available - License Management: Not available - Fundraising Management: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available --- ## VetlyPro Associations Profile: [VetlyPro Associations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10039190/VetlyPro-Associations/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Animal shelter tool that helps teams connect shelters, fosters, volunteers, and adopters to ease pet adoptions & reunite lost animals. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Animal Database: Available - Intake Management: Available - Adoption Management: Available - Medical Records: Not available - Foster Management: Available - Case Management: Available - Kennel Management: Not available - Animal Control: Available - License Management: Not available - Fundraising Management: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- Page 1 of 2 ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Filter (33) Products: Sort By: Featured Partners * * * Plan Type Free Trial Popular 85% of professionals opt for a 30-day trial before the software purchase Other subsciption plans: Free Version Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription One-Time License Key Features All key features Popular We have selected the most important and critical features as defined by Capterra user reviews Adoption Management AI Copilot Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Fundraising Management Generative AI Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records Volunteer Management Deployment Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based Desktop Mac Desktop Windows Desktop Linux On-Premise Windows On-Premise Linux Desktop Chromebook Mobile Android Mobile iPhone Mobile iPad Related Software Category: [Kennel Software](https://www.capterra.com/kennel-software/)[Pet Grooming Software](https://www.capterra.com/pet-grooming-software/)[Pet Sitting Software](https://www.capterra.com/pet-sitting-software/)[Kiosk Software](https://www.capterra.com/kiosk-software/)[Horse Software](https://www.capterra.com/horse-software/) I'm looking for Animal Shelter Software that is: [Free](https://www.capterra.com/animal-shelter-software/s/free/)[Web-Based](https://www.capterra.com/animal-shelter-software/s/web-based/) Table of Contents - [The benefits of animal shelter software:](#the-benefits-of-animal-shelter-software) - [Typical features of animal shelter software:](#typical-features-of-animal-shelter-software) - [The cost of animal shelter software](#the-cost-of-animal-shelter-software) - [Considerations when purchasing animal shelter software](#considerations-when-purchasing-animal-shelter-software) - [Relevant animal shelter software trends](#relevant-animal-shelter-software-trends) ## The benefits of animal shelter software: - **Easy record management:** Animal shelter software centralizes all animal-related information, such as medical history and adoption requests, in a single, organized place. This allows shelter managers and administrators to quickly and easily manage and access relevant records. - **Streamlined reporting helps keep track of animals:** Animal shelter software allows users to maintain comprehensive reporting of all animal intake, providing real-time visibility into total intake and the number of pets managed by an organization. * * * ## Typical features of animal shelter software: - **Animal database:** Store information about all animals under an organization's care in a central location. - **Case management:** Work on tasks related to a particular pet, patient, legal issue, etc. - **Intake management:** Manage workflows related to the initial admission of an animal into an organization's care. - **Medical records:** Record all medical information, including consultation, medication, and treatment history.  - **Adoption management:** Accept and process requests for pet adoption. - **Volunteer management:** Manage volunteer information and resources. * * * ## The cost of animal shelter software While some animal shelter software products are free, most are priced on a “per month” basis and can be divided into three pricing tiers based on their starting price. **Price ranges\*:** - $20 - $24 - $24 - $27 - $27+ _\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offerings found on vendor websites on July 18, 2019. These ranges correspond to the 25th, 75th, and 100th percentiles of pricing information gathered from vendor websites of sample products._ The above list summarizes pricing for the base plans of most products. An enterprise or professional product that is priced higher may include additional features such as donation management, task management, mobile apps, and advanced reports. * * * ## Considerations when purchasing animal shelter software - **Specific needs and scalability:** When evaluating software for purchase, it’s crucial to be mindful of your organization’s specific requirements (e.g., employee management functionality, daily statistics, real-time reporting, voucher programs, etc.). Be sure to consider your future needs, as well, to avoid having to reinvest in a new solution as your organization grows.  - **Effective training and support:** Training staff to effectively use whatever animal shelter software you invest in is crucial. Check with potential vendors about their training offerings, the solution’s learning curve, and what customer support they’ll provide post-purchase. * * * ## Relevant animal shelter software trends - **Tracking pet location and health information using** [**wearables**](http://petnuity.com/pet-wearables/)**:** The use of pet wearables (such as RFID tags and GPS collars) is growing significantly. The utility of such devices goes beyond identifying a pet’s location to tracking daily activities and vitals. * * * **Sources** Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from [Capterra’s Animal Shelter Software directory](https://www.capterra.com/animal-shelter-software/). The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in [Capterra’s directory](https://www.capterra.com/animal-shelter-software/) that offer them. The following sources were used for this document: 1. [Pet Wearables Guide 2019](http://petnuity.com/pet-wearables/) (Date accessed: July 19, 2019)