For Animal Shelters

Receive donations
directly to your shelter

donate.pet connects your shelter to donors worldwide. Funds go straight to your bank account via Stripe, Inc. - no middleman, no fund holding.

Register your shelter →Learn more

What you get

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Direct bank transfers
Donations go straight to your registered bank account via Stripe, Inc. We do not hold or pool funds.
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Shelter management
Manage your shelter profile, post updates, and share your story with donors.
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Direct donations too
Donors can give directly to your shelter - not just through campaigns. Both options transfer funds directly to you.
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Recurring donations
Donors can set up monthly giving to your shelter or campaigns. Predictable income for ongoing care.
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Shelter dashboard
Track all donations, manage campaigns, and see your donor history in one place.
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Global reach via Paw Stories
Your campaigns appear on Paw Stories - a TikTok-style pet content platform reaching donors across Europe.

How to get started

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1. Register your shelter
Create an account and provide your shelter name, country, and registration details.
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2. Verification (1-3 days)
We manually verify your legal registration and bank account ownership. You'll receive an email when approved.
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3. Connect your bank account
Link your bank account via Stripe, Inc. This is required to receive donations.
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4. Create your first campaign
Add a pet, set a goal, and publish. Your campaign will appear on donate.pet and Paw Stories.
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5. Receive donations directly
Donors give, Stripe transfers funds to your account. You see every donation in your dashboard.

Fees & costs

Platform fee
5%
Deducted from each donation
Stripe processing
Stripe rates
Processing and other applicable Stripe fees vary
Monthly subscription
Free
No monthly fee to list your shelter
Payout
Weekly on Mondays
Standard payouts; faster or FX services may cost extra

Ready to start receiving donations?

Register your shelter today. Verification takes 1-3 business days.

Register your shelter →

Questions? Email us at shelters@donate.pet