Shelterluv for government animal shelters & animal control agencies
Shelterluv helps government agencies reduce errors, move faster in the field, and serve their community more efficiently — from intake to adoption to field services.
Why government shelters choose Shelterluv
Ensure data is entered correctly every time
Simplify staff training and reduce errors
Expedite customer services including adoptions and reclaims
Boost donations through our automated check-out process
Track foster pets correctly without impacting intakes and outcomes
Save staff time by using Shelterluv on mobile devices
A complete platform for animal control & shelter operations
Mobile-friendly, cloud-based platform
Automated and custom reporting
Free integrations with your website, Adopt-a-Pet, Petfinder, Chewy, and more
Digital forms, applications, and contracts
Map-based, mobile-friendly field services
Bulk editing for faster record updates
Unlimited users with customizable permissions
Unlimited photo, document storage, and support
Advanced medical tools with templates and Task Manager
Feature highlights
Field & Community Services
- Fully mobile case management in the field
- Map-based case and activity tracking
- Custom case types, violations, and more
- Text notifications for new assignments
Adopter engagement (Adopterluv)
- Free post-adoption support for adopters
- Free and easy microchip contact updates
- Vaccine reminders and care tracking
- Pre-filled pet records with shared documents
Foster management (Fosterluv)
- Find and contact available fosters instantly
- Let fosters update weights, medications, vaccines, photos, and documents (depending on permissions)
- Automated vaccine, treatment, procedure, and exam reminders
Pet licensing
Shelterluv now operates PetData Technologies, a trusted pet licensing provider for over 31 years serving 130+ municipalities and processing over 33 million licenses and rabies records. For the first time, Adopterluv Microchip Registry, PetData Technologies, and Shelterluv software will offer municipalities a single source of truth for pet data. This unified record—combining animal health history and owner contact information—will enable faster reunification of lost pets with their owners, while reducing administrative effort and cost.
Built‑In payments with Shelterpay
Shelterluv customers use Shelterpay, our integrated credit card processor. Using Shelterpay can make Shelterluv pay for itself while earning extra for your animals!
Automatically prompt adopters to donate—71% of adopters donate an average of $20!
Digital signatures on adoption contracts, disclaimers, and receipts
PCI-compliant processing
Did you know? Using Shelterluv for both your software and microchips means simplified vendor management and purchasing.
A more effective registry and microchip
Adopterluv Microchip Registry
- Completely free for shelters and adopters
- The only microchip registry fully integrated with Shelterluv
- Instantly registers every microchip
- Stay linked to the chip as the safety net
- Look up chips and start alerts via text message
Adopterluv Microchips
- Reliable, easy-to-use microchips designed to work seamlessly with Shelterluv. Ask us how to earn a free chip with every adoption!
- Anti-migration coating to help keep chips securely in place
- Easy-insert plunger for quick, smooth implantation
Security & Reliability You Can Trust
Two-factor authentication
Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
99.9% uptime
Automatic backups with recovery protection
Multi-location availability
Encrypted data at rest and in transit
Ready to see Shelterluv in action?
Simplify your shelter and animal control operations with tools designed for everyday work.