# Best Animal Shelter Software 2026 | Capterra > 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: https://www.capterra.com/animal-shelter-software --- # Best Animal Shelter Software Last updated on April 28, 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 April 28, 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) [4.6 (94)](https://www.capterra.com/p/80509/Volgistics-Volunteer-Management/reviews/) An online system for recruiting, tracking, and coordinating volunteers in animal shelters and rescues of all sizes. [Learn more about Volgistics](https://www.capterra.com/p/80509/Volgistics-Volunteer-Management/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [5.0 (31)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209132/Buzz-to-the-Rescues/reviews/) Built for rescues that save lives, Buzz simplifies adoptions, donations, and volunteer work so you can focus on what matters most. [Learn more about Buzz to the Rescues](https://www.capterra.com/p/209132/Buzz-to-the-Rescues/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/232708/PetPoints/#reviews) PetPoint Data Management System is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, web-based data management system for shelters and rescue groups. [Learn more about PetPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/232708/PetPoints/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [3.0 (4)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233330/Chameleon-CMS/#reviews) Animal sheltering solution that automates kennel management, field staff dispatching, licensing, record keeping, mapping and barcoding. [Learn more about Chameleon-CMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/233330/Chameleon-CMS/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [4.6 (18)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179048/One-Earth/reviews/) Animal & wildlife management software for field biologists, zoos, aquariums, government, and academia. Full customization available. [Learn more about OERCA](https://www.capterra.com/p/179048/One-Earth/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Shelterluv](https://www.capterra.com/p/179205/Shelterluv/) [4.6 (52)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179205/Shelterluv/reviews/) Easy-to-use, intuitive software to help shelters/rescues streamline operations (Mobile Checkout, Donation Capture, Field Services, etc) [Learn more about Shelterluv](https://www.capterra.com/p/179205/Shelterluv/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Pawlytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/194354/Pawlytics/) [4.6 (43)](https://www.capterra.com/p/194354/Pawlytics/reviews/) Pawlytics is cloud-based rescue and shelter management software designed for foster-based animal welfare organizations. [Learn more about Pawlytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/194354/Pawlytics/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Trackabeast](https://www.capterra.com/p/250087/Trackabeast/) [4.9 (27)](https://www.capterra.com/p/250087/Trackabeast/reviews/) Intuitive and complete software for foster-based animal rescues and shelters. Runs online, unlimited users, $25/mn for most rescues. [Learn more about Trackabeast](https://www.capterra.com/p/250087/Trackabeast/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## The Pet Friend](https://www.capterra.com/p/179179/Pet-Friend/) [3.8 (12)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179179/Pet-Friend/reviews/) Animal shelter software in the cloud. Pet Friend allows you to no longer be tied to your desk, work as you go, from anywhere!  [Learn more about The Pet Friend](https://www.capterra.com/p/179179/Pet-Friend/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Shelter Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/179172/Shelter-Pro/) [4.6 (11)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179172/Shelter-Pro/reviews/) Recordkeeping system for animal shelter centers that provides solutions to rescue animals, maintain records, manage finances & more. [Learn more about Shelter Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/179172/Shelter-Pro/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## To Their Rescue](https://www.capterra.com/p/180980/To-Your-Rescue/) [4.8 (9)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180980/To-Your-Rescue/reviews/) We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping you support animals with our time-saving animal shelter management software. [Learn more about To Their Rescue](https://www.capterra.com/p/180980/To-Your-Rescue/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## PetPal Manage](https://www.capterra.com/p/179226/PetPal-Manager/) [3.6 (8)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179226/PetPal-Manager/reviews/) Modular software that makes it possible for shelters and rescues to streamline all processes and procedures from intake to adoption. [Learn more about PetPal Manage](https://www.capterra.com/p/179226/PetPal-Manager/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## AniLog](https://www.capterra.com/p/198612/AniLog/) [5.0 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198612/AniLog/#reviews) SaaS Animal Welfare Software for animal welfare organisations,animal rehoming centres, animal shelters, animal control. [Learn more about AniLog](https://www.capterra.com/p/198612/AniLog/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Animal Shelter Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/179181/Animal-Shelter-Manager/) [4.5 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179181/Animal-Shelter-Manager/#reviews) Open-source software that enables animal rescue groups and shelters to manage animals, staff, documents, and fundraising campaigns. [Learn more about Animal Shelter Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/179181/Animal-Shelter-Manager/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## AnimalsFirst](https://www.capterra.com/p/179224/AnimalsFirst/) [5.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179224/AnimalsFirst/#reviews) AnimalsFirst is a cloud-based tool that helps shelters and rescues manage data more efficiently to increase their impact. [Learn more about AnimalsFirst](https://www.capterra.com/p/179224/AnimalsFirst/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Petstablished](https://www.capterra.com/p/235584/Petstablished/) [5.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/235584/Petstablished/#reviews) Free, premium software that helps animal rescues and shelters of all sizes to manage their pet data, raise money and earn cash back. [Learn more about Petstablished](https://www.capterra.com/p/235584/Petstablished/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## BARRK](https://www.capterra.com/p/179219/BARRK/) [5.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179219/BARRK/#reviews) BARRK is an animal shelter tool that helps manage daily operations such as animal records, adoption matching, fundraising, and more. [Learn more about BARRK](https://www.capterra.com/p/179219/BARRK/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Shelter Boss](https://www.capterra.com/p/241383/Shelter-Boss/) [4.5 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/241383/Shelter-Boss/#reviews) Comprehensive, web-based and mobile-friendly software for animal shelters, animal rescues, animal control, and dog licensing. [Learn more about Shelter Boss](https://www.capterra.com/p/241383/Shelter-Boss/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Shelter Management System](https://www.capterra.com/p/179255/Multiple-Options-Shelter-Management-System/) [5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179255/Multiple-Options-Shelter-Management-System/#reviews) Easy-to-use software for shelter professionals to assist them with animal and record management. [Learn more about Shelter Management System](https://www.capterra.com/p/179255/Multiple-Options-Shelter-Management-System/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Shelter Buddy](https://www.capterra.com/p/179248/Shelter-Buddy/) [3.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179248/Shelter-Buddy/#reviews) ShelterBuddy® Software was developed by RSPCA Queensland Australias leading Non-Profit Animal Welfare Organization. [Learn more about Shelter Buddy](https://www.capterra.com/p/179248/Shelter-Buddy/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## FurryHelpDesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/10041849/FurryHelpDesk/) 0.0 (0) FurryHelpDesk is a cloud-based software that helps rescue groups manage adoptions, foster care, donations, and animal profiles. [Learn more about FurryHelpDesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/10041849/FurryHelpDesk/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Doobert](https://www.capterra.com/p/205735/Doobert/) 0.0 (0) With Doobert you can manage your caseload, foster coordination, transports, social media outreach, and much more. [Learn more about Doobert](https://www.capterra.com/p/205735/Doobert/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## VetlyPro Associations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10039190/VetlyPro-Associations/) 0.0 (0) Animal shelter tool that helps teams connect shelters, fosters, volunteers, and adopters to ease pet adoptions & reunite lost animals. [Learn more about VetlyPro Associations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10039190/VetlyPro-Associations/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## RescueConnection](https://www.capterra.com/p/179176/RescueConnection/) 0.0 (0) Operational management solution built to address the needs of animal rescue, licensing agencies, animal control agencies, and shelters. [Learn more about RescueConnection](https://www.capterra.com/p/179176/RescueConnection/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical Records [## Slate Pets](https://www.capterra.com/p/10038474/Slate-Pets/) 0.0 (0) Slate Pets is a cloud-based animal shelter software that manages animals, people, and donations through a cloud-based platform. [Learn more about Slate Pets](https://www.capterra.com/p/10038474/Slate-Pets/) Animal Shelter features reviewers most value Adoption Management Animal Control Animal Database Case Management Foster Management Intake Management Kennel Management License Management Medical 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Filter (28) Products: Sort By: Sponsored * * * 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)