For Shelters & Rescues
Hooman Finder helps adopters discover listed dogs through a short lifestyle quiz and ranked results. Applications and final decisions stay with you.
Quick steps (2 minutes)
Email us
Send your shelter name, location, and apply link.
Share dog profiles
Photos + traits. More info → better matches.
We publish your page
We connect dogs to your apply link and go live.
How Hooman Finder works
- Adopters take a short lifestyle quiz.
- Dogs are ranked using quiz answers and available profile details.
- Dog profiles link directly to your existing application process.
- You keep full control over approvals and communication.
What we need from you
The more complete the dog profile is, the more useful the matching and filtering will be for adopters. More info in → more useful results out.
Shelter / Rescue info
- Name
- City + state
- Application link (or website link)
- Logo (optional)
- Contact email (optional)
Dog profile fields
- Required: name, photo, adoptable status
- Highly recommended: age (years), size, energy level
- Traits: potty trained, good with kids, good with cats, first-time friendly
- Allergy-related: hypoallergenic, shedding level, grooming level
- Play style tags (multi-select): cuddly / playful / independent, etc.
- Optional notes: description, placement type, placement city/state, placement notes
Tip: adding energy level, potty trained, and kids/cats compatibility alone can make matches much more accurate.
Contact
We're onboarding shelters manually right now to keep listings consistent and accurate.
Why join
Hooman Finder helps your dogs reach adopters searching by lifestyle, while setting clearer expectations before they apply.
Best fit for shelters/rescues who…
- Already have an application process and want traffic that converts.
- Want dogs matched by lifestyle, not only filters.
- Prefer a lightweight onboarding (no new software to learn).
- Have limited staff time and want clearer expectations before people apply.
Target adopter audience
We focus on adopters who want to adopt but need confidence and clarity about fit.
- First-time dog owners who need guidance.
- Busy adults who want the right energy level + routine fit.
- Homes with kids and/or cats who need compatibility filters.
- Allergy-sensitive adopters who need shedding/hypo info.
Important: applications stay with you
Every dog profile links directly to your application or website. Hooman Finder does not process applications.