Pet Adoption Software From Application to Signature
Applications, screening, e-sign contracts, and Petfinder sync — one record, start to finish
The Whole Adoption in One Place
Most adoption problems aren't animal problems — they're paperwork problems. Applications in one inbox, reference notes in another, the contract in a filing cabinet, and the Petfinder listing still live three days after the dog went home. Pet Friend processes the adoption on the same record the animal has carried since intake, so every application, note, signature, and fee is attached to the animal it belongs to.
What's Included
- Adoption applications — Share applications with potential adopters remotely and keep every submission attached to the animal
- Screening notes — Record reference checks, home-visit outcomes, and approvals where the next volunteer can find them
- E-signature contracts — Adoption contracts signed electronically on any device, stored on the record
- Remote adoption finalization — Send adopters a link to review and sign from their own phone
- Adoption fees — Track the fee for each animal as part of the adoption
- Returns handled correctly — Processing a return makes the animal adoptable again automatically, history intact
- Petfinder auto-sync — Adoptable animals publish to Petfinder automatically and come down when adopted
- Reports — Adoption and outcome reports for boards, grants, and annual summaries
Remote Adoption: Sign From the Adopter's Phone
Foster-to-adopt conversions, out-of-area adopters, and busy offsite events all hit the same wall: getting a legal signature without dragging everyone to a desk. Pet Friend's remote adoption finalization sends the adopter a link to review the contract and sign from their own device — the executed contract lands on the animal's record like any other.
E-Signatures Built In
No third-party signature subscription, no printing. Contracts are signed on a tablet at the front desk, a laptop at an event, or the adopter's phone at home — and stored with the adoption.
Pet Adoption Software FAQs
What is pet adoption software?
It manages the adoption pipeline for shelters and rescues: applications, applicant screening, contracts with electronic signatures, fees, and the final outcome record. In Pet Friend the adoption is processed on the same animal record used for intake and medical care, and adoptable animals sync to Petfinder automatically.
Can adopters sign the contract from their own phone?
Yes. Remote adoption finalization sends the adopter a link to review and e-sign from their own phone or computer — useful for foster-to-adopt, out-of-area adoptions, and offsite events.
What happens if an adoption is returned?
Process the return and the animal is made adoptable again automatically, with the full history preserved on the record.
How much does pet adoption software cost?
Adoption management is included in every Pet Friend plan, starting at $25/month with a 14-day free trial and no per-adoption fees.
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Adoption management is one part of Pet Friend's animal shelter software. Coordinate placements with foster management software, see plans on the pricing page, or read our guide to increasing adoption rates.