Pet-Adoption Tracker

I love pets, and I believe every single one of them deserves a safe, loving home. Here is a system that helps get them there.

About the Project

This project started from a simple idea: what if shelters had better tools to help pets find the right home—and stay there? I worked with a team to build a system that could handle everything from adoption tracking to post-adoption follow-ups, while also making it easier for staff to manage records across multiple locations.

We used three different types of databases to handle different parts of the workflow:

• PostgreSQL for structured adoption and user records
• MongoDB for flexible health and behavior tracking
• Neo4j for relationship-based pet recommendations (based on tags, preferences, and social circles)

Why It Matters

This app helps shelters keep better records, suggest pets adopters are more likely to bond with, and stay connected with families long after adoption day.

I was in awe the whole time I Was working with the data. It reinforced the idea that data can be emotional. It’s not just rows and queries—it’s stories, relationships, and lives made better with the right technology.

What I Learned

I came away from this project with a deeper understanding of how to design systems that reflect real-world complexity. I also learned how different database models shine when used together—and how to keep things meaningful even when working with technical infrastructure.

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