Does GetBuddy offer any post-adoption support?

Yes! GetBuddy provides comprehensive post-adoption support including: Health advice covering potential toxins, dietary needs, and more; Behavioral issue guidance for chewing, house training, and more; Basic and advanced training support for commands, leash training, and more. GetBuddy's AI Veterinarian and Trainer enables adopters to smoothly transition into becoming pet owners and gives them the confidence to solve health and behavioral challenges early. Our goal is to make sure you feel confident, supported, and ready to enjoy life with your new best friend.

Adopt Dogs and Cats Near You

Q: What is GetBuddy?

GetBuddy is a completely free pet adoption platform designed to help you find your best buddy—whether it's a cat, dog, kitten, or pure breed puppy. We're dedicated to helping you find the pawfect match and assisting you in caring for your new pet, furever.

Q: What does GetBuddy's application process look like?

GetBuddy provides a standardized question application that will be saved for future applications, effectively streamlining the process and simplifying it for adopters. Fill it out once and just verify the information going forward! Shelters and rescues are able to customize their applications to their liking.

Q: How does lifestyle matching work?

GetBuddy uses an AI lifestyle-based matching system to connect you with pets that fit your daily routine, activity level, and home environment. Our goal is to ensure the best quality of life for both you and your future pet—reducing the chance of pets being returned or surrendered. Prefer to search on your own? You can also browse GetBuddy's pets by breed, age, and other filters.

Q: How many animals does GetBuddy have?

GetBuddy has effectively every cat and dog available at rescues and shelters in the United States! Start searching for your best friend today!

Pets Available for Adoption Near You (Page 24)

JR : Ruth
F, 11 mo.
Female, 11 months old
Rhodesian Ridgeback, Labrador Retriever
Aurora, IN
Verified
JR : Jeremiah
M, 11 mo.
Male, 11 months old
Rhodesian Ridgeback, Labrador Retriever
Aurora, IN
Verified
Ziva
F, 10 mo.
Female, 10 months old
Domestic Short Hair, Tuxedo
San Jose, CA
Verified
Melody cats : Serenade
F, 8 mo.
Female, 8 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Aurora, IN
Verified
Miss Dolly
F, 1 y.
Female, 1 year old
Australian Shepherd
Aurora, IN
Verified
Momo
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
Domestic Long Hair, Norwegian Forest Cat
San Jose, CA
Verified
Joey
M, 1 y.
Male, 1 year old
Domestic Short Hair, Turkish Van
San Jose, CA
Verified
Jesse
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
German Shepherd Dog
Tarzana, CA
Verified
Jackie
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
German Shepherd Dog
Tarzana, CA
Verified
Maverick
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Shepherd
Tarzana, CA
Verified
Simon
M, 0-6 mo.
Male, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Cooperstown, NY
Verified
Theo
M, 0-6 mo.
Male, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Cooperstown, NY
Verified
Alvin
M, 0-6 mo.
Male, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Cooperstown, NY
Verified
Roux
F, 10 mo.
Female, 10 months old
Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
Fort Worth, TX
Verified
Astrid
F, 4 y.
Female, 4 years old
Australian Kelpie, Mixed Breed
New Orleans, LA
Verified
Kyle
M, 2 y.
Male, 2 years old
Husky
New Orleans, LA
Verified
Ethel
F, 2 mo.
Female, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Tacoma, WA
Verified
Precious
F, < 1 mo.
Female, < 1 month old
Domestic Long Hair
Tacoma, WA
Verified
Stanley
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Tacoma, WA
Verified
Calais
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Domestic Long Hair
Tacoma, WA
Verified
Working Cat Sheela
F, 3 y.
Female, 3 years old
Domestic Short Hair
Tacoma, WA
Verified
Hershey
M, 3 mo.
Male, 3 months old
Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier
Birmingham, AL
Verified
Maddie
F, 8 y. +
Female, 8 years +
Shih Tzu
Portland, ME
Verified
Julius
M, 1 y.
Male, 1 year old
Shepherd, Mixed Breed
Birmingham, AL
Verified
Deja
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
Black Labrador Retriever
Portland, ME
Verified
Phantom
M, 3 mo.
Male, 3 months old
Pit Bull Terrier
Birmingham, AL
Verified
Stefanie
F, 3-7 y.
Female, 3-7 years
Lhasa Apso
Portland, ME
Verified
Unknown
M, 4 y.
Male, 4 years old
Domestic Short Hair
Tacoma, WA
Verified
Roy
M, 2 y.
Male, 2 years old
Pit Bull Terrier
Birmingham, AL
Verified
Marlon
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed
Birmingham, AL
Verified

Frequently asked questions

GetBuddy is a completely free pet adoption platform designed to help you find your best buddy—whether it's a cat, dog, kitten, or pure breed puppy. We're dedicated to helping you find the pawfect match and assisting you in caring for your new pet, furever.

What kind of post-adoption support is offered?

💊 Health advice - potential toxins, dietary needs, and much more
🐕 Behavioral Issues - chewing, House training, and much more
🐾 Basic and advanced training - commands, leash training and much more

As a result, GetBuddy's AI Veterinarian and Trainer enables adopters smoothly transition into becoming pet owners and gives them the confidence to solve health and behavioral challenges early, reducing returns and easing your team's workload.

GetBuddy's goal is to make sure you feel confident, supported, and ready to enjoy life with your new best friend.

GetBuddy provides a standardized question application that will be saved for future applications, effectively streamlining the process and simplifying it for adopters. Fill it out once and just verify the information going forward!

Shelters and rescues are able to customize their applications to their liking, check out our Rescue FAQ if you're a rescue!

GetBuddy uses an AI lifestyle-based matching system to connect you with pets that fit your daily routine, activity level, and home environment. Our goal is to ensure the best quality of life for both you and your future pet—reducing the chance of pets being returned or surrendered. Prefer to search on your own? You can also browse GetBuddy's pets by breed, age, and other filters.

GetBuddy has effectively every cat and dog available at rescues and shelters in the United States! Start searching for your best friend today!