MARSHALL COUNTY — Finding a new furry family member is becoming easier as the Marshall County Animal Shelter introduces a new online system designed to simplify pet adoptions and help residents find available animals.
The shelter announced that it is transitioning to Shelterluv, a digital management platform that allows staff to organize animal records, review adoption applications and manage the adoption process more efficiently.
One of the biggest changes is the ability for prospective pet owners to complete adoption applications online rather than relying entirely on paperwork at the shelter.
Applications will be reviewed by shelter staff, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval or that a particular animal will still be available.
The new system will also provide more timely updates about animals looking for homes.
Through an integration with Petfinder, animals entered into the shelter’s system are expected to appear on Petfinder within approximately 30 minutes. This will allow residents to browse a more current list of adoptable pets.
The shelter emphasized that it will continue using Facebook to share photos, stories and updates about animals in its care. However, residents are encouraged to check its Petfinder listings for the most up-to-date information about available animals.
Those interested in adopting can now submit applications through the following links:
- Cat adoption applications: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ALAS/Cat
- Dog adoption applications: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ALAS/Dog
Shelter officials said the transition has been underway for several months and acknowledged that staff members are still becoming familiar with the new system.
The goal is to reduce time spent on administrative tasks while allowing employees to focus more attention on animal care and helping pets find permanent homes.
The shelter thanked the community for its continued patience and support as the new adoption process is introduced.
