Unknown histories
Where an animal came from, and what it's been through, usually vanishes at intake.
Every rescue animal deserves a safe identity — and a second chance.
For shelters & rescuesEvery rescue animal deserves a safe identity — and a second chance.
Petso gives shelters and rescues a secure digital identity and a lifelong care record for every animal — completely free. From intake to adoption and beyond.
Free
Digital ID for every animal
70%
Adopter membership discount
Lifelong
Care record per animal
Verified Pet ID
Free for every rescue
Why it matters
A rescue animal's story shouldn't disappear at the door.
Most rescue animals arrive with no verifiable history. Petso gives each one a decentralised digital identity — a Pet DID — that travels with them for life, even after adoption, so their story is never lost again.
Missing medical records
Vaccinations and treatments live on paper that gets lost between hands.
Unclear ownership
There's no verifiable chain of custody from rescue to forever home.
Greater vulnerability
Without a trusted record, rescued animals are easier to lose, misplace or exploit.
The Pet DID
One verifiable identity, from intake to forever home.
Create a free Pet DID the moment an animal arrives. Photos, microchip, medical history and vaccinations become verifiable credentials — and at adoption, the whole record transfers to the new family.
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- A secure, tamper-proof identity for every animal
- Medical and vaccination records as verifiable credentials
- Ownership that transfers cleanly at adoption
The same records your team creates travel with the animal for life.
What shelters get
Everything a rescue needs — in one place.
Free tools built to help you rescue, care for and rehome more animals.
Free DID creation
Give each animal a verifiable, secure identity — at no cost, ever.
Trusted donations
Blockchain-backed donations, so supporters see exactly where funds go.
Adoption discount
Adopters get a 70% membership discount — a real reason to choose rescue.
Record-keeping
Medical, vaccination and ownership details, all in one safe place.
Faster adoptions
Transparent, verified records match animals with the right homes, faster.
Community support
Plug into a growing network of pet lovers, volunteers and donors.
Our mission to give back
Petso is free for shelters — so you can help more animals.
As part of our mission to give back, Petso is completely free for animal shelters and rescues. The goal is simple: help you help more animals.
- Free digital IDs for every animal in your care
- Verified, blockchain-backed donations
- Referral bonuses for your shelter
- 70% adoption membership discount for adopters
We believe every rescue animal deserves:
- 1 An identity.
- 2 Continuity of care.
- 3 Protection for life.
How it works
From intake to forever home.
- 1
Create a free Pet DID
At intake, register the animal — identity, photos and microchip — in minutes.
- 2
Add verifiable records
Attach medical history, vaccinations and care notes as verifiable credentials.
- 3
Transfer at adoption
Hand the record to the new family — the animal's whole history goes with them.
One record, kept safe and shared securely — for the life of the animal.
Rescue animals deserve more than temporary care.
Petso is built for them — and for the people who never give up on them. Register your shelter and we'll be in touch to help you get started.
Free to start. No card required.
Shelters & rescues — FAQ
How much does Petso cost for shelters?
Petso is completely free for animal shelters and rescues. Creating digital IDs, keeping records and managing adoptions costs nothing — it's part of our mission to give back.
What is a Pet DID?
A Pet DID is a decentralised digital identity for an animal. It securely stores identity, photos, microchip, medical history and vaccinations as verifiable credentials that travel with the animal for life.
What happens to an animal's record when it's adopted?
At adoption, the full record transfers to the new owner. The animal's history — medical, vaccination and identity — stays with them, giving the adopter continuity of care from day one.
How do the donation features work?
Donations are blockchain-backed, so supporters can see exactly where their funds go. This transparency helps build trust with your donor community.
Why do adopters get a discount?
Adopters who take home a rescue animal receive a 70% discount on Petso membership — an added incentive that helps shelters boost adoption rates.
How do we get started?
Register your shelter using the form on this page. Our team will be in touch with everything you need to start creating free digital IDs for the animals in your care.