Animal Shelter Software Market, By Type (Web-Based and Installed.), By Application (Animal Shelter and Individual), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Animal Shelter Software Market was valued at US$ 27.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% to reach US$ 65.0 billion by 2034.

Animal shelter software is software that helps animal shelters manage their operations. It can track animals, manage adoptions, and streamline other shelter tasks such as feeding vet visits. Animal shelter software can be a valuable tool for shelters of all sizes. It can help shelters save time and money and improve animal care through better organization and management.

Streamlining the day-to-day management tasks in an animal shelter frees up staff time to focus on other important tasks. This helps improve the care quality afforded to the animals residing there. This is a significant factor behind the rapid animal shelter software market adoption.

Animal shelter software can help shelters track medical records, vaccinations, and other important animal information. This can help shelters ensure that animals receive the care they need. Moreover, this software can be used to promote adoptable animals online and through social media. Recently, software solutions that can manage social media campaigns with minimal manual input have become popular products of the animal shelter software market.

Most solutions provided by the animal shelter software market come with a certain set of prebuilt features, including animal tracking, adoption management, volunteer management, and fundraising.The animal shelter software market usually prices its products between a few hundred dollars and several thousand dollars per year.Some popular options currently available in the animal shelter software market include ShelterLuv, ShelterManager, and Animal Shelter Buddy.

ShelterLuv and ShelterManager are trendy cloud-based animal shelter software solutions offering a wide range of features, including animal tracking, adoption management, and volunteer management.

According to Shelter Animals Count, 6.5 million cats and dogs will enter American shelters and rescues by 2023.In the United States, there are 4,064 animal shelters; 2,133 (or 52%) of them are no-kill, compared to 24% in 2016. Estimates from Shelter Animals Count for 2023. In America, 6.5 million dogs and cats were placed in shelters and rescues. The increasing number of shelter animals will lead to a demand for the animal shelter software market to produce software capable of meeting shelters' changing needs.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

Drivers of the Animal Shelter Software Market:      

Growing public knowledge of animal rights and welfare:

• People are becoming more conscious of the necessity of animal shelters as well as the value of providing care and protection for animals. There is a massive global outcry against animal cruelty in any form across all industries, whether meat and dairy production units or animal breeding programs.
• Animal shelters are increasingly using technological solutions to increase their handling capacity, guaranteeing that animals receive the best care possible.

Growing demand for economical and effective pet care:

•  Animal shelters are always looking for ways to reduce expenses and increase operational effectiveness. Software can automate processes like volunteer management, adoption monitoring, and animal intake, helping them run more efficiently. A one-stop digital solution is more cost-effective than hiring individual workers for each task.

Growing need for automation and data analytics:

• Digital data is being used more and more by animal shelters to enhance their operations. Software for animal shelters can give them valuable data insights that can aid in their decision-making about animal care, adoption rates, and fundraising. The animal shelter software market is expected to witness more demand if it can create integrated products that can collect and interpret data for marketing campaigns.

Extension of veterinary clinics and animal care facilities:

• As a result of the rising demand for veterinary services, veterinary clinics, and animal care facilities are expanding. These facilities are increasingly using animal shelter software to run their operations. The animal shelter software market will help create effective collaboration between clinics and shelters.

Restrains in the Animal Shelter Software Market:

• Higher upfront cost:  Animal shelters are often non-profits with limited budgets. While the software can improve efficiency and save money in the long run, the upfront cost of purchasing and implementing the software can be a barrier for the animal shelter software market from entering some shelters.
• Integration with existing systems:  Many shelters already have other software systems, such as accounting or veterinary records. New shelter software needs to integrate with these existing systems to be truly useful, which can add to the complexity and cost.

Key Opportunities in Animal Shelter Software Market:

• Rising pet ownership rates: Pet ownership rates are on the rise around the world, leading to an increase in the number of animals entering shelters. This is creating a demand for more efficient and effective shelter management solutions from the animal shelter software market. Animal shelter software can help shelters cope with the increased workload by automating tasks and improving data management.
• Growing focus on animal welfare: There is a growing focus on animal welfare around the world, leading to increased demand for shelter software that can help shelters improve the lives of animals in their care. Shelter software can help shelters track animal health and behavior and match animals with the right adapters.
• Development of cloud-based solutions: The development of cloud-based animal shelter software in the animal shelter software market is making it more affordable and accessible for shelters of all sizes. Cloud-based solutions eliminate the need for shelters to invest in expensive hardware and software, and they can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. This makes it easier for smaller shelters to adopt shelter software and improve operations.

Animal Shelter Software Market is segmented based on by Type, by Application and Region.

Type Insight

• Web-Based-This segment is the larger and fastest-growing segment of the animal shelter software market since it allows shelters to access the software from any device with an internet connection. This makes web-based software more flexible and scalable than installed software. Additionally, web-based software vendors typically handle software updates and maintenance, which can save shelters time and money.
• Installed-This is a declining segment of the focussed market since it is usually more complex to handle and expensive due to higher installation costs. It is mostly required by larger shelters, which have more complex needs and require customizable solutions.

Application Insights

• Animal Shelter- Currently, this is the larger animal shelter software market segment driven by the demand generated by a large number of animal shelters and rehabilitation centers catering to multiple animals. Software used in this segment has to be scalable to different levels of data traffic, more affordable, and compliant with data safety regulations.
• Individual—This growing segment is driven by demand from pet clinics, individual breeders, and animal rescue organizations. These software are more affordable and designed for small-scale applications such as tracking individual animal health records and appointment scheduling with veterinarians.

Regional Insights:

Animal Shelter Software Market Regional Insights:

On region the Animal Shelter Software Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

• The North American market currently holds the dominant market share of the Animal Shelter Software Market and is expected to lead throughout the forecast period due to its significantly higher pet ownership rates compared to the rest of the world. Substantial government funding for animal shelters and early adoption of advanced technologies are other major growth drivers.
• Europe is the second largest regional market and is projected to witness a significant growth rate in the forecast period due to factors like the recent growing awareness of animal welfare, which is observed to be driving software adoption. Government initiatives promoting animal rescue also contribute significantly to regional market growth.
• The Asia Pacific region has a growing Animal Shelter Software Market. Rapidly increasing pet ownership and disposable income create a promising pace for the market's growth in this region.Due to rising pet ownership, the Latin America region presents moderate potential for the growth of the animal shelter software market. However, factors like lack of awareness and infrastructure need to be addressed before any significant breakthrough can be achieved in the market.
• Middle East & Africa: The Animal Shelter Software Market in this region is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years, driven by several factors, such as shelters' increased access to funding, which directly impacts their ability to invest in software. Merging smaller shelters can create opportunities for larger-scale software solutions.

Report Scope:

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and analyzes the latest industry trends and opportunities in each sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study, has segmented the Animal Shelter Software Market report based on By Type, By Application and Region:

Animal Shelter Software Market, By Type:

• Web-Based
• Installed

Animal Shelter Software Market, By Application:

• Animal Shelter
• Individual

Animal Shelter Software Market, By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating the Animal Shelter Software Market includes Shelter Pro Software, Petfinder Pro, Hospitium, Animal Shelter Manager, PetBridge, Shelterluv, Chameleon Software, iShelters, AnimalsFirst, and RescueConnection Software  

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

• In July 2020, PetPoint Solutions partnered with Petco and launched its latest cloud-based software solution. In the same month, PetPoint Solutions was acquired by Pethealth Inc.

• Shelter Pro Software*
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Overview
  • Business Strategy Overview
• Petfinder Pro
• Hospitium
• Animal Shelter Manager
• Lethbridge
• Shelterluv
• Chameleon Software
• iShelters
• AnimalsFirst
• RescueConnection Software

"*" marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.