# Best Animal Shelter Software 2026 | Capterra

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# Best Animal Shelter Software

Last updated on April 1, 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

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## What is animal shelter software?

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Updated on April 1, 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.

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For more information consult our [Animal Shelter Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

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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.
    

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## 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.
    

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## 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.

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## 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.
    

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## 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.
    

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**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)