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 247)

Mothball
F, 1 mo.
Female, 1 month old
Domestic Short Hair
Columbia, SC
Verified
Ameila
F, 6 mo.
Female, 6 months old
Black Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed
Rocky Mount, VA
Verified
Jersey
F, 4 mo.
Female, 4 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Rocky Mount, VA
Verified
Aria
F, 6 mo.
Female, 6 months old
Black Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed
Rocky Mount, VA
Verified
Panda
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Brainardsville, NY
Verified
Diddle Pickle
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Brainardsville, NY
Verified
Helmet
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Troy, VA
Verified
Heath
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
Nashville, TN
Verified
Mono
F, 2 mo.
Female, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Troy, VA
Verified
Ernie
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier
Cortez, CO
Verified
Ash
M, 2 mo.
Male, 2 months old
Domestic Short Hair
Troy, VA
Verified
Nikko
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Chihuahua
Orange, CA
Verified
Max
M, 8 y. +
Male, 8 years +
German Shepherd Dog
lynnwood , WA
Verified
Otis
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Labrador Retriever, Terrier
Medfield, MA
Verified
Meg NO LONGER
F, 3-7 y.
Female, 3-7 years
Jack Russell Terrier, Beagle
Medfield, MA
Verified
Nanook
M, 3-7 y.
Male, 3-7 years
Border Collie
lynnwood , WA
Verified
Cinderella take me
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Medium Hair
Southern Pines, NC
Verified
Axel
M, 8 y. +
Male, 8 years +
Rottweiler
Tarboro, NC
Verified
Tory
F, 1 y.
Female, 1 year old
Australian Shepherd
Effingham, IL
Verified
Bowie
M, 0-6 mo.
Male, 0-6 months
Domestic Short Hair
Effingham, IL
Verified
Dolly
F, 6 mo.-2 y.
Female, 6 months - 2 years
White German Shepherd
Londonderry, NH
Verified
Indie
F, < 1 mo.
Female, < 1 month old
Chihuahua
Myakka City, FL
Verified
Koda
M, 0-6 mo.
Male, 0-6 months
Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
Mcallen, TX
Verified
Spice
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Medium Hair
Dublin, CA
Verified
Cooper
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Domestic Short Hair
Dublin, CA
Verified
Rose
F, 3-7 y.
Female, 3-7 years
Domestic Short Hair
Oakland, CA
Verified
Magas
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Pit Bull Terrier
Dublin, CA
Verified
Peluchin
M, 6 mo.-2 y.
Male, 6 months - 2 years
Pit Bull Terrier, Border Collie
Dublin, CA
Verified
Trinity
F, 0-6 mo.
Female, 0-6 months
Domestic Medium Hair
Oakland, CA
Verified
Babe
F, 1 mo.
Female, 1 month old
American Staffordshire Terrier
Jasper, IN
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!