Adopt a Pet

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Adopt a Pet provides a free online pet adoption platform that connects adopters with pets from 15,000 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada.

Target Customer

Pet adopters (individuals seeking to adopt) and shelters/rescues (animal welfare organizations) looking to list or find adoptable pets.

Key Differentiator

Free, nationwide network of shelters and rescues combined with advanced search features (AI SmartSearch, New Pet Alerts) and access to adoption resources, plus Kinship veterinarian support.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the content

Pain Points

1Difficulty finding adoptable pets in locally convenient locations.
2Lack of guided resources for the pet adoption journey (checklists, tips, and advice).
3Limited access to veterinary guidance and expert pet-parent support during adoption.

Key Features

1Location-based search with filters to find adoptable dogs, cats, and other animals from shelters/rescues.
2AI SmartSearch to help users find pets faster.
3New Pet Alerts and data-driven insights (Adopt a Petrics report).
4Adoption guidance and resources (adoption guidebook in PDF with printable checklist).
5Kinship integration for chat with licensed veterinarians (vet support).

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Veterinarian

Client Results

1223k+ adoptions
215k+ shelter and rescue partners
3Access to adopter resources and guides
4New Pet Alerts

Competitive Advantages

1Free for adopters
2Large partner network (15,000 shelters/rescues)
3AI-powered search and ongoing adoption guidance
4Integrated veterinary support through Kinship

Key Benefits

1Find adoptable pets quickly and locally

2Access adoption guidance and resources

3Receive New Pet Alerts and data-driven insights

4Get veterinary guidance via Kinship

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A free online pet adoption platform that connects adopters with pets from shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada, offering search tools, adoption resources, and veterinary support through Kinship.

Target Market

Pet adopters (individuals seeking to adopt) and shelters/rescues (animal welfare organizations) seeking to list or find adoptable pets

Unique Value Proposition

Free, nationwide pet adoption network with data-driven search, adopter resources, and veterinary guidance via Kinship

Technical Requirements

Web-based platform with location-based search, AI SmartSearch, and Kinship integration for veterinary chats

Pricing Model

Free for adopters; no pricing information for shelters provided in the content

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