New App Centralizes Dog Adoption and Lost Pet Reports in Israel
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A new Israeli app, Dogs4u, launched for iPhone and Android, centralizes dog adoption and lost or found pet reports. Initiated by Boaz Golan, the non-profit app allows users to find dogs for free adoption, post dogs needing homes, and report lost or found animals. The platform also lists rescue organizations and shelters, facilitating communication and management of adoption processes, and is also accessible via its website.
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- A new Israeli app, Dogs4u, centralizes dog adoption and lost or found pet reports.
- The free, non-profit app allows users to find dogs for adoption or post dogs needing homes.
- Users can report lost or found dogs, with local assistance facilitated through the app.
- The app lists rescue organizations and shelters across Israel by region.
- Dogs4u was initiated by Boaz Golan, who hosts a dog adoption segment on Channel 14.
- Approximately 2,000 dogs have found homes through Golan's program.
A new application called Dogs4u has been launched in Israel, serving as a single platform for dog adoption and reporting lost or found dogs. The app allows dog owners, volunteers, and animal rescue organizations to post dogs seeking homes, while prospective adopters can find a companion. Adoption through the app is free, and the sale of dogs is prohibited. Dogs4u operates as a non-profit, aiming solely to connect dogs with families.
The app, initiated by Boaz Golan, who hosts a regular segment on Channel 14's "Ha'olam Ha'patiach" program featuring adoptable dogs, is available for both iPhone and Android devices. To date, approximately 2,000 dogs have found homes through Golan's program, with the assistance of Roi Shefernig, who brings dogs from various shelters and rescue centers across the country to the studio.
Upon first use, the app provides a brief, illustrated six-screen guide. Users can find dogs by filtering through regions (North, Center, or South), searching by name, breed, or city. Each dog's profile includes photos, a video, age, size, and temperament, with contact information provided. Users can also post dogs for adoption, specifying if they are looking for a permanent home, a temporary foster home, or both.
The app also features a section for reporting lost or found dogs, enabling local users to assist in their return. Additionally, it lists rescue organizations, municipal shelters, and foster homes by region, complete with contact details. Users can also register themselves as foster homes. The app includes a feature to manage posted dogs, update their adoption status, or remove listings. Communication between users occurs directly within the app, without revealing phone numbers, and users receive notifications, including a "bark" sound alert, for new messages or successful adoptions. Dogs4u is accessible for free on the App Store and Google Play, and also via the website dogs4you.co.il.