Second Tail
Built by a foster — for rescue coordinators

Your foster program, out of the group chat and into one calm place.

Spreadsheets, late-night texts, and lost vet reminders — replaced by a single dashboard your whole network actually keeps up with.

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Second Tail rescue dashboard
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From group-chat chaos to one calm place.

See what a foster program looks like when everything finally lives in one spot.

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One platform

Everything your rescue runs on, finally in one place.

Four jobs Second Tail quietly takes off your plate — so the work that's left is the part you signed up for.

Coordinate

Keep everyone in sync

  • One inbox per animal
  • Message across your network
  • No more scattered group chats

Care

Every animal's history

  • Medical & vaccine records
  • Medication schedules
  • Notes that follow each animal

Logistics

Run the day-to-day

  • Vet visits on a shared calendar
  • Supply requests & approvals
  • Pickups & reimbursements

Support

Back up your fosters

  • Emergency contacts, 24/7
  • Quick answers when it counts
  • Daily updates & milestones

One login for your whole team. Free for every foster you invite.

A rescue dog recovering in foster care
In foster care
Day 14 · doing great

Less admin. More time for the animals.

Second Tail replaces the scattered texts, spreadsheets, and group chats with one calm place where staff and fosters can see exactly what each animal needs.

A shared calendar everyone trusts

Vet visits, pickups, and home checks in one place — no double-booking, no missed appointments.

Care plans that follow the animal

Medications, feeding, and behavior notes stay attached — even when a foster hands off.

Messaging that keeps context

Every conversation is tied to the animal it's about, so nothing gets lost in a thread.

How it works

A calm dashboard for your team. A simple app for your fosters.

A powerful desktop home base for rescue coordinators, and a mobile-first experience for fosters on the go.

1

Set up your rescue, invite your team

Register your organization and add the coordinators and volunteers who help run it.

2

Add your animals, invite fosters by email

Onboard the animals in your care and send each foster a one-tap invitation.

3

Run everything from one dashboard

Track placements, coordinate appointments, and answer requests without the texting.

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Rescue dashboard
Good questions

What rescues ask first.

Do my fosters have to pay?
Never. Fosters join free and always will. You hold the subscription; everyone you invite comes along at no cost.
How is this different from Shelterluv or PetPoint?
Those tools focus on shelter management and adoptions. Second Tail is built for the day-to-day of fostering — the communication, supplies, appointments, and care that happen between intake and adoption.
Can my whole volunteer team use it?
Yes. Invite coordinators and fosters as you grow. Everyone sees exactly what they're meant to — no more, no less.
What if I only have a few fosters right now?
Perfect. The Single plan starts at $39/mo for up to 5 active fosters. Start small and move up a plan whenever you're ready.
Where does my data live?
Securely in the US. Your foster network's data is yours — we don't sell it, share it, or train models on it.

For rescue organizations

Manage your foster network without the chaos. Plans from $39/mo.

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For foster parents

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