# Petly App — Pet search and matching app

> Pet adoption search and matching app connecting users with shelters. (iPhone/iPad app by Appvents, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petly-app/id1492702817 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appvents, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446928192)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.92/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petly-app/id1492702817/reviews.md

## What is Petly App?

Search over 300,000 animals at nearly 14,000 shelters across the country. Connect your search with another user to match on pets you both like!

* Search for dogs and cats based on bread, color, size and more.
* Use your location to find animals that are near you or provide a zip code to search somewhere else.
* Invite another person to use Petly also and you can share filters and match on animals you both like.
* Call or email shelters directly from the app.
* Share across all popular social channels with just one click.
* Start the adoption process right from the app.
* Login with facebook to easily get started.

Pet data and images are powered by the Petfinder API, a searchable database of animals who need homes. Petly provides a new and fun way to search these animals and connect to your partner. This way you can both search the same dogs and match on animals you both would like to adopt.

## Key features

- Search over 300,000 animals
- Filter by breed, color, size
- Location-based search
- Partner matching
- Direct shelter contact
- Social sharing
- Start adoption process

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petly-app/id1492702817/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not the app I thought

*2023-03-11*

I thought this was the app for petly.com which records all of your pets medical records. This, apparently, is for searching for adoptions and doesn’t even work well. I sure hope I did not pay for this.

### 1/5 — Conflict Between App and Website

*2021-11-23, version 1.0.8*

I sign up on the website.  Like being able to access my pet records.  Downloaded Apple to iPhone, cannit login. Account not found.   Tried to recover password and app froze.   Do not see any way to obtain support other than to enter this review comment.
Would like see to sign up with Google added to options

**Developer response:** Sorry for the confusion. This Petly app is not related to the Petly company that keeps vet records. This app is a pet search/adoption application.

### 1/5 — NOT user friendly

*2021-10-21*

Horrible app doesn’t let you go back and won’t let you do hardly anything ~if it does it freezes😑

**Developer response:** I’m sorry you had a bad experience. Could let us know more about what happened? You can email franco@getpetly.com. Thank you!

### 3/5 — Help?

*2020-12-18, version 1.0.8*

The app is stuck on “searching for animals” and I can’t use it. It’s a huge bummer bc I really liked this app.

**Developer response:** So sorry about this! We see things working on our end. Could you please reach out to franco@getpetly.com? Hopefully we can get that app working for you again!

### 5/5 — Won’t stop cycling to find available pets

*2020-01-01, version 1.0.2*

UPDATE ! 
Received an email from the developer, issue has been resolved, now happily searching for a companion for our beloved GSD! Way to go!

ORIGINAL POST:
I can’t access the app because it won’t stop cycling on ‘finding pets in your area’. Very disappointed. Needs more work to be viable.

**Developer response:** So sor­ry about this!!! It’s an is­sue with the petfind­er api that I have al­ready reached out to fix. I have also sub­mit­ted an up­date to the App Store with an er­ror mes­sage in case this is­sue hap­pens again. There should be more pets avail­able for search lat­er to­day. Ver­sion 1.0.2 should be avail­able soon also. 😞

### 5/5 — Bethlehem, Pa

*2019-12-31, version 1.0.1*

Hi,

I downloaded this app. and I click on it. 
All I got was “searching for animals...”

I am just letting you know what’s going on and maybe you can fix this. I will spread the news in my local areas. Good luck!! 

Ps I don’t needs any more pets right. But this is the greatest ideal!! 
I’m gonna give you five stars even I can’t use it yet...

## Frequently asked questions about Petly App

### How does Petly help me find a pet?

Petly allows you to search over 300,000 animals from nearly 14,000 shelters. You can filter by breed, color, size, and use your location to find pets nearby or search by zip code.

### Can I search for pets with someone else using Petly?

Yes, you can invite another person to use Petly. This allows you to share search filters and match on animals you both like, making the adoption process collaborative.

### How do I contact shelters through Petly?

Petly enables you to call or email shelters directly from the app. This streamlines communication and helps you get more information about a pet you're interested in.

### Does Petly have ads?

Petly is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for users focused on finding their next pet.

### What devices is Petly available on?

Petly is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Petly updated?

The latest version of Petly is 1.0.8, which was last updated on March 30, 2020. This indicates it receives periodic updates to improve functionality.

### What is the age rating for Petly?

Petly has an age rating of 4+, meaning it is suitable for children and adults alike, with no mature content.

### How does Petly's matching feature work?

The matching feature allows you and a partner to set shared preferences for pet searches. When both users indicate interest in the same animal, it's considered a match, simplifying the decision-making process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2020-03-30

Fixing a bug that wouldn't retain zip code provided during onboarding.
Added better language around our invitation process

### 1.0.7 — 2020-02-10

New sharing dialog now helps you share animals even easier. Thanks to those reporting bugs, this version squashed a bunch.

### 1.0.6 — 2020-02-01

Updated look for animal detail pages. Updated filter logic. Bugs fixed on animal search page and animal detail page.

### 1.0.4 — 2020-01-17

Thanks to Petfinder, we now have a much higher threshold of pets to show on our app! In addition, we have made some significant performance improvements.

### 1.0.2 — 2019-12-31

Chewing up all the bugs!

Getting rid of geolocation issues when creating a new account, fixed a bug when trying to contact a shelter and making sure Canadian postal codes were working correctly.

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