GetBuddy helps you discover your pawfect pet companion from selection of over 250,000 adoptable cats and dogs, then partners with you to care for your new friend through every decision—offering personalized guidance for training, behavioral challenges, and health concerns—throughout your pet’s entire life.
FIND A PET THAT MATCHES YOUR LIFESTYLE
GetBuddy revolutionizes pet adoption by bringing together nearly every adoptable dog and cat in the U.S. with a Tinder-like interface. Our AI Lifestyle Match feature ensures you find the perfect companion based on your habits and preferences — so your new pet fits seamlessly into your life.
PUREBREDS, PUPPIES, AND KITTENS—GETBUDDY HAS THEM ALL!
Looking for a specific breed, a puppy, or a kitten? GetBuddy has you covered! Did you know 25% of all shelter animals are purebred? GetBuddy hosts the largest database of adoptable pets in the country, ensuring you find the exact breed and age you’re looking for.
FACILITATING THE ENTIRE ADOPTION PROCESS
Beyond helping you find your dream pet, GetBuddy streamlines the adoption process by allowing you to apply for pets with one click and chat directly with shelters in real-time to coordinate meet-and-greets.
24/7 VIRTUAL VETERINARIAN AND TRAINER, FOR FREE
Whether you’re adopting through GetBuddy or already have a pet, we provide lifelong support through our Virtual Veterinarian and Trainer. Get 24/7, expert guidance on training, behavioral challenges, and health concerns—all at no cost to pet owners.
By addressing these needs proactively, GetBuddy helps reduce vet bills and strengthens the bond between you and your pet. GetBuddy is the only AI trained exclusively for dog and cat care, featuring:
--AI Veterinarian available 24/7 to help with potential health issues
--AI Trainer for expert behavioral and training advice
--Always 100% free for pet owners—no hidden fees, ever
Questions: https://www.getbuddy.com/adoption-faq
Support: support@getbuddy.com
Privacy: https://www.getbuddy.com/privacy-policy
Terms: https://www.getbuddy.com/terms-of-service
I’m legitimately concerned that I will end up with more animals than I can manage with this app. It makes adoption TOO easy! I’ve never had an easier time finding an animal and have been sharing with all my friends. Kudos!!
I got my dream cat on Buddy!
annoyedddddd.
Ive been looking for a Manx cat for sometime and found a beautiful one and applied for him the day I downloaded the app. Now he’s home with me and I *love* him!! Thank you so much Buddy!!!
Loooooove it!!!
Panda10
Just got my new golden from Buddy and couldn’t be happier AND I saved a life!!!
Broken at every turn
Dog-Friend
They don’t send the applications to the rescue if you fill one out. They don’t respond to emails at their contact address for the app. They have a chat feature in their app which does to the unknown. Beware submitting any personal information to them. Contact the rescues directly instead.
Developer Response
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear that we fell short of your expectations. However, we would like to clarify your claims.All applications are sent to our shelter and rescue partners through the communication methods they have configured, but delivery and response times can vary depending on the organization. We take feedback like yours seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to investigate what happened in your case.Our support team does respond to inquiries, and we're sorry if you did not receive a reply. Please contact us directly at adopt@getbuddy.com with the email address associated with your account so we can review your application history and communication records.Our AI Veterinarian and Trainer was built with the purpose of assisting users with pet health inquiries. It is never a replacement for an actual veterinarian, but is to be used as additional support. We also want to reassure users that protecting personal information is a top priority. GetBuddy uses secure systems and does not sell personal data.Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours helps us improve the experience for both adopters and rescue organizations.
New logo, new images for the submission. Removes unnecessary tracking.
Version 1.0.9
The developer, Buddy Pet Services, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Contact Info
User Content
Search History
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Buddy Pet Services, Inc.
Size
87.8 MB
Category
Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
