The Problem

Every year, millions of healthy, loving dogs and cats sit in overcrowded shelters. Many never get seen. Others wait too long.

At the same time, people who want to adopt often give up because:

· Shelter websites are outdated or hard to navigate. · Listings are scattered across dozens of platforms. · Filters are confusing or missing. · The process feels overwhelming.

Result? Good people don’t adopt. Good pets stay homeless.

Our Solution – Tailfound

Tailfound is a smart, swipe-based pet adoption aggregator. We bring dogs and cats from multiple shelters into one clean, intuitive platform.

• Swipe to adopt – Just like a dating app, but for a better cause. • Smart filters – City, species (cat/dog), gender, vaccinated/not, neutered/spayed, special needs. • It’s a Match! – When you like a pet, both you and the shelter get notified. The shelter reaches out directly. • Real-time updates – No more “already adopted” frustration.

Tailfound doesn’t replace shelters — it empowers them.

Who Is It For?

· People who want to adopt but need a simple, modern tool. · Animal lovers who feel overwhelmed by the problem of stray and abandoned animals. · Shelters and rescues that lack time, budget, or tech support to list pets effectively. · Anyone who says: “I’d adopt if I could just find the right pet near me.”

Why Crowdfunding?

We’ve built a working prototype. But to launch Tailfound at scale and make it truly useful, we need:

· Backend development to connect with shelter databases and APIs. · Moderation tools to ensure animal welfare standards. · Mobile apps (iOS & Android) for smooth swiping. · Outreach to onboard shelters across cities. · Server and maintenance costs for the first 12 months.

Your support means Tailfound stays free for shelters and free for adopters.

Rewards

· $10 – Name a virtual “Tailfound Paw” on our Wall of Thanks. · $25 – Digital badge + thank you on our website. · $50 – Limited edition “Swipe for a Life” sticker set. · $100 – Your pet’s photo featured on our homepage (with story). · $250 – Early access + feature voting rights. · $500 – Sponsor a shelter’s onboarding for one year. · $1,000+ – Name a matching feature or filter in your honor.

Our Long-Term Vision

Tailfound will:

· Expand to more cities and countries. · Add foster-to-adopt filters. · Include small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.). · Build an adoption impact tracker (“You saved 1,234 lives so far”).

We’re not just building a website. We’re building a movement to empty shelters the smart way — one swipe at a time.

Let’s make “It’s a Match” mean a real home. Support Tailfound today. Share with one friend who loves animals. Together, we can turn swipes into second chances.