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 241)

Butterfinger
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Domestic Short Hair
Morgantown, WV
Verified
Tully
F, 1 y.
Female, 1 year old
Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed
Easton, PA
Verified
Wednesday
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
Domestic Short Hair
Morganton, NC
Verified
Esther
F, 3-7 y.
Female, 3-7 years
Black Labrador Retriever
Houston, TX
Verified
Clover
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Dilute Tortoiseshell
Saint Augustine, FL
Verified
Goldie
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
Labrador Retriever
Houston, TX
Verified
Dani
F, 2 y.
Female, 2 years old
German Shepherd Dog, Mixed Breed
Houston, TX
Verified
Fern
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
American Staffordshire Terrier
Houston, TX
Verified
Myles
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Black Labrador Retriever
Houston, TX
Verified
Toby
M, 6 y.
Male, 6 years old
Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, Mixed Breed
Houston, TX
Verified
Elsa
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
German Shepherd Dog
Houston, TX
Verified
Cookie
F, 3 y.
Female, 3 years old
Rat Terrier, Mixed Breed
Houston, TX
Verified
Myles
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Black Labrador Retriever
Houston, TX
Verified
Hoss
M, < 1 mo.
Male, < 1 month old
Pit Bull Terrier
Evansville, IN
Verified
Goldilocks
F, 7 mo.
Female, 7 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Evansville, IN
Verified
Maze
F, 4 y.
Female, 4 years old
Black Mouth Cur, Siberian Husky
Evansville, IN
Verified
Diamond
F, 3-7 y.
Female, 3-7 years
Domestic Short Hair
Trenton, NJ
Verified
Amber
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Trenton, NJ
Verified
Midnight
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Pit Bull Terrier
Trenton, NJ
Verified
Chewbacca
F, 3-7 y.
Female, 3-7 years
Pit Bull Terrier
Trenton, NJ
Verified
Cherry
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Amityville, NY
Verified
Hawkweed
M, 0-6 mo.
Male, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Amityville, NY
Verified
Orson
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Domestic Short Hair
Amityville, NY
Verified
Crabweed
M, 0-6 mo.
Male, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Amityville, NY
Verified
Spiral
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Chicago, IL
Verified
Sweet Potato
M, 3 y.
Male, 3 years old
Domestic Short Hair
Chicago, IL
Verified
Onyx
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Trenton, NJ
Verified
Ruby
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Trenton, NJ
Verified
Pearl
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Trenton, NJ
Verified
Opal
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Trenton, NJ
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!