Abstract: In today’s society, pet adoption is often hindered by fragmented communication between shelters, foster caretakers, and adopters, as well as the lack of a centralized platform to manage the process. Traditional methods involve manual searches, paperwork, and limited outreach, which can delay adoption and reduce transparency. To overcome these challenges, this project presents a Web-Based Pet Adoption System, designed to simplify and streamline the adoption process through a unified online platform. The system enables shelters and individuals to upload detailed pet profiles, including age, breed, health status, and availability, ensuring that adopters have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Users can search and filter pets based on location and personal preferences, making the adoption process more efficient and user-friendly. The system also supports foster care management, allowing caretakers to track availability and schedule fostering periods. Additionally, a lost and found pet reporting feature helps reunite missing pets with their owners, while an integrated donation module enables users to support shelters financially. To ensure responsible adoption, the platform incorporates basic verification mechanisms, fostering trust and authenticity between adopters and shelters. Developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend and PHP/Python with MySQL for the backend, the system ensures scalability, transparency, and reduced manual workload. By combining modern web technologies with socially impactful features, the Web-Based Pet Adoption System promotes responsible pet ownership, enhances shelter visibility, and encourages compassionate choices. This project demonstrates how digital innovation can effectively contribute to animal welfare and community engagement

Keywords: Web-Based System, Pet Adoption, Animal Shelters, Foster Care Management, Lost and Found Pets.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2026.13224