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# Compare The Pet Friend vs Animal Shelter Manager

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> Detailed comparison between The Pet Friend and Animal Shelter Manager. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | The Pet Friend | Animal Shelter Manager |
| **Overall rating** | 3.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 6 |
| **Starting Price** | US$25.00 | US$340.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Chat | Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### The Pet Friend

We work with Animal Shelters, Vet Clinics, Rescues, Animal Control, Transport Groups, Disaster Relief, from small to large\!

### Animal Shelter Manager

For animal shelters, rescue groups and animal control facilities.

## Key features

### The Pet Friend

- API
- Adoption Management
- Animal Control
- Automatic Backup
- Calendar Management
- Case Management
- Foster Management
- Fundraising Management
- Intake Management
- Invoice Management
- Kennel Management
- License Management
- Medical Records
- Multi-Location
- Recurring Tasks
- Reminders
- Search/Filter
- Task Management
- Vaccine Management
- Volunteer Management

### Animal Shelter Manager

- Adoption Management
- Animal Control
- Case Management
- Foster Management
- Fundraising Management
- Intake Management
- Medical Records
- Volunteer Management

## Links

- [View The Pet Friend Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/179179/pet-friend)
- [View Animal Shelter Manager Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/179181/animal-shelter-manager)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/179179/179181/pet-friend/vs/animal-shelter-manager)

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