Free beta · Now live in Charlotte, NC

Your pet’s whole world, in one local app.

Show off your pet, book trusted local care, adopt from nearby shelters and rescues, shop local pet businesses and help animals in need. Hello Friend brings Charlotte’s pet owners, adopters and pet pros together.

Show off your pet I run a pet business

Free during beta · No credit card · Works in any browser

See everything in the app

Meet your neighborsFeed · events · messages

Book local careGroomers · vets · trainers · sitters

Adopt nearbyLocal shelters & rescues

I have a pet

Give them a profile, enter local contests, book care and shop local.

Show off your pet →

I want to adopt

Browse adoptable pets from local shelters, rescues and owners, then request a meetup.

Start as an adopter →

I run a pet business

Groomers, vets, trainers, sitters, shelters and rescues: get found, take bookings, sell.

See provider tools →

Everything in the app

One app instead of five browser tabs.

All of this is live in the beta today.

Pet profiles & contestsPhotos, videos and monthly Pet of the Month votes. Book local careGroomers, vets, trainers and sitters near you. AdoptionAdoptable pets from local shelters and rescues. CommunityA local feed, events and direct messages. Pet shopBuy from local pet businesses. Treats rewardsFree every month; spend them on discounts. Help animalsReport animals in trouble, give to animal charities. For pet businessesProfile, bookings, payments and a shop.

See all features →

How it works

Up and running in a few minutes.

Create your free accountPet owners start with their pet’s photo and name.
Verify your emailOne tap on the link we send you.
Dive inContests, booking, adoption, community and the shop.

Show off your pet → Step-by-step guide →

For pet businesses

Run a pet business? Grow it here.

Groomers, vets, trainers, sitters, breeders, shelters and rescues get found by local pet owners and run bookings, payments and a shop from one dashboard. Free to join during beta.

✅ Verified business profile📅 Appointment requests💳 Card payments via Stripe🛍️ Your own shop

List your business free See provider tools & fees →

Free while we’re in beta.

No credit card. Optional paid plans start January 2027; one-time Founder memberships are available now.

See pricing →

Bring your pet. Meet your neighbors. Find your people.

Join Hello Friend free while it’s in beta — and help shape what we build next.

Show off your pet → List your business