Find Your New Best Friend
With Fetchr
How we do it
Fetchr connects adopters with rescue shelters, letting users browse dogs in real-time by breed, size, age, and location.
Swipe-style matching and smart filters help people find the right dog fast, without the delays of traditional adoption sites.
Verified listings and instant messaging speed up approvals, getting dogs into loving homes quicker than ever.
Shelters and adopters connect instantly
A Rescue Dog Finds Their Forever Home
More rescue dogs find the homes they deserve
What is Fetchr?
Fetchr is a modern dog‑adoption platform that connects rescue shelters and potential adopters through a swipe‑style interface. It allows adopters to filter dogs by breed, age, size and proximity, while providing shelters with an easy‑to‑use dashboard to upload and manage listings. Its goal is to help more dogs find loving homes faster and more efficiently.
The Problem:
The current dog adoption process is outdated, frustratingly slow, and often overwhelming—for both adopters and animal shelters. Most platforms rely on clunky online forms, outdated dog listings, or endless back-and-forth emails that delay the chance to make life-changing connections between pets and people.
Real Frustrations:
You fall in love with a dog online, only to discover they were adopted weeks ago.
You submit an application and wait days—or even weeks—just to hear back.
There’s no quick or intuitive way to filter dogs by breed, size, or location in real time, so you scroll endlessly through listings or give up altogether.
The Fix:
Fetchr transforms dog adoption into a fast, seamless, and modern experience. It connects adopters directly with verified rescue shelters and displays real-time, swipeable dog profiles based on your preferences—whether that’s breed, age, size, or proximity. With built-in messaging and intelligent search tools, Fetchr makes it easy to match the right dog with the right home—speeding up the process and helping more dogs find love, faster.
Rescue a dog in 3 easy steps
Adopters
Step 1: Sign Up & Set Preferences
Create a free account using your Google login, verify you’re over 18, and set your preferred breed, size, age, and location radius.
Step 2: Swipe & Match
Browse real-time dog profiles from verified shelters. Swipe right to favourite a dog or view more details instantly.
Step 3: Enquire & Adopt
Message the shelter directly, arrange a visit, and complete the adoption process—fast, transparent, and stress-free.
For Shelters
Step 1: Apply for a Verified Account
Fill out the shelter onboarding form and submit necessary documents. Once approved by an admin, choose your subscription plan.
Step 2: Upload Dogs for Adoption
List dogs through your dashboard—include photos, bios, and traits. Plans allow for 5, 20, or unlimited listings per month.
Step 3: Connect & Rehome
Receive adopter enquiries, chat directly in-app, and track adoption outcomes through your shelter dashboard.
Fetchr Features
Swipe-to-Adopt Interface
A modern browsing system that lets adopters swipe through dog profiles quickly based on preferences like breed, age, size, and location.
Real-Time Dog Listings
Up-to-date listings are shown, eliminating the frustration of falling for a dog that’s already been adopted.
Verified Shelters Only
Every shelter is vetted and approved before listing dogs, ensuring all profiles are trustworthy and the dogs are truly up for adoption.
Advanced Search Filters
Users can filter dogs by breed, age, size, energy level, and distance—making it easy to find the perfect match fast.
Shelter Self-Service Dashboard
Shelters can upload, edit, and manage their own dog listings with ease—no admin delays or back-and-forth emails required.
Instant Messaging
Built-in chat allows adopters and shelters to communicate directly, speeding up the process and cutting down wait times.
Adoption Favourites List
Users can “favourite” dogs they’re interested in and revisit them later or apply instantly when ready.
Location-Based Matching
Adopters see dogs that are geographically close, making it easier to visit shelters and meet dogs in person.
Admin Approval Panel
Admins can approve or deny shelters, track usage, and manage free/trial access—all from a secure backend.
Secure Shelter Subscriptions
Verified shelters can choose subscription plans based on how many dogs they want to list, with Stripe integration for seamless and secure payments.
Fetchr Comparison Table
| Feature | Traditional Platforms | Fetchr |
|---|---|---|
| Live Dog Listings | Often outdated or already adopted | Real-time listings directly from shelters |
| Search Filters | Limited filters, often clunky | Search by breed, age, size & distance |
| Shelter Verification | Not always clear who listed the dog | Verified shelters only |
| Communication | Slow emails or phone calls | Instant contact with shelters |
| User Experience | Outdated designs and poor navigation | Modern, swipe-based interface |
| Time to Adoption | Weeks to complete the process | Faster, direct connections |
| Mobile Ready | Not always mobile-friendly | Built for mobile-first experience |
| Transparency | Little info about the dog’s background | Detailed profiles & shelter info |