Our Journey

Connecting Pets With Loving Families Since 2018

PetPals is dedicated to rehoming shelter animals, promoting responsible ownership, and supporting families as they welcome their new pets.

Happy adopted pup

Why PetPals Exists

Thousands of healthy, loving, and friendly animals enter shelter systems daily due to family moves or housing changes. We believe every companion deserves a beautiful, comfortable second chance.

Veterinary Oversight First

Every animal enters our rehoming program after a thorough checkup by a vet.

Behavioral Matching Process

Our certified behaviorists spend weeks evaluating and building socialization routines for every pup.

Lifelong Support Guarantee

We offer free follow-up counseling, nutritional coaching, and friendly support for life.

Meet Our Care Experts

Our professional team of veterinarians, canine behaviorists, and volunteers work round-the-clock to ensure absolute pet wellbeing.

Dr. Sarah Jenkins

Dr. Sarah Jenkins

Chief Veterinary Officer

Over 15 years caring for shelter pets and providing veterinary services.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Shelter Director & Behaviorist

Expert canine handler specializing in anxious and neglected pup socialization.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Head of Adoptions

Passionate matching specialist aligning family lifestyles with their dream pets.

Our Milestone Timeline

How we grew from a small community volunteer group to a state-of-the-art rehoming facility.

2018

Foundation

PetPals launched with 5 foster families and a mission to stop local shelter euthanasia.

2020

10K Adoptions

Expanded foster network to 200+ homes and reached the milestone of 10,000 successful matches.

2023

Vet Clinic Opened

Opened our low-cost, state-of-the-art veterinary wellness center in San Francisco.

2026

Mobile Clinics

Launched fully equipped mobile adoption and vaccination vans to reach remote rural communities.

Our Partner Networks

Supporting and supported by the most respected animal welfare and pet nutrition organisations.

Purina CareHills ScienceSF Vet ClinicASPCA PartnerMicrochip Co