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Adoption is a promise.

An animal's life doesn't end at adoption.
It begins there.

The gap after adoption

But what happens after adoption?

For many shelters, adoption is where visibility ends. Once an animal leaves, there is no simple way to know how life at home is really going.

A Platform for Responsible Pet Adoption

A connected system that helps shelters and adopters stay engaged after adoption—through weekly check-ins, community support, and continuous monitoring—ensuring every pet is cared for beyond the moment they go home.

What shelters need to know

  • Are they safe?
  • Are they adjusting?
  • Are they receiving the right care?
PawPath shelter dashboard overview

Beyond Adoption, Toward a Better Life

PawPath monitoring dashboard
PawPath monitoring dashboard
PawPath intervention case list

When Care Needs Action

Not every situation resolves on its own. When check-ins are missed or risks are detected, cases are surfaced, assigned, and followed through—ensuring timely intervention when a pet may need more than passive monitoring.

Guidance That Can Be Trusted

Every question reflects an owner trying to do better. The system ensures no concern goes unanswered—and flags potentially harmful advice—so that support remains accurate, safe, and grounded in real care.

PawPath owner questions and guidance dashboard

A Simple App for Every Adopted Pet

After adoption, every owner joins the journey through a dedicated app—sharing weekly updates with photos and small moments, connecting with other pet owners, and asking questions along the way. Behind it, shelters stay gently connected, helping ensure each pet continues to grow in a safe and caring home.

Adopted pet profile screen Weekly check-in screen Community support screen Pet care messages screen
Adopted pets together

Every pet deserves more than a home.

They deserve to be seen, cared for, and supported—every week, long after adoption.

The Team Behind PawPath

Four collaborators shaping a calmer path for shelters, adopters, and pets after adoption day.

Mengwen Yu's illustrated cat avatar

Mengwen Yu

Visual Designer

Lisha Chen's illustrated cat avatar

Lisha Chen

Engineer

Yichun Liu's illustrated cat avatar

Yichun Liu

Design Lead

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Bowen Wei

UX Designer