Why UrBreed Exists

UrBreed exists to fix the systems that have failed animals—not to take sides in emotional debates.

We understand the instinctive reaction of "I don't want to support breeders." That reaction comes from real harm caused by irresponsible breeding, impulse ownership, abandonment, theft, and rehoming-for-profit scams. We share that concern.

But animals don't end up neglected, trafficked, or surrendered by accident.

They end up there because critical systems never existed—and bad actors learned how to hide in those gaps.

Until UrBreed, there was:

  • No unified, portable medical record system for animals, like humans have.
  • No unified alert system for lost or stolen animals, like an Amber Alert.

Without these, animals can be passed, dumped, resold, or stolen with little accountability.

Shelters do essential, compassionate work—but they are forced to operate at the end of a broken pipeline. Adopting a traumatized animal requires time, patience, and resources many well-meaning people are unprepared for, continuing the cycle.

UrBreed is designed to stop the harm earlier.

  • We elevate responsible, transparent breeders.
  • We discourage impulse ownership.
  • We remove profit incentives from rehoming and expose theft and scams.
  • We anchor records with veterinarians and verified professionals.
  • We treat animals as the owners of their records, with humans as stewards.

Supporting ethical breeding is not anti-rescue.

It is pro-prevention.

UrBreed exists to close the gaps where animals are exploited—so fewer ever need rescuing.

Animals Own Their History

The Complete Animal Life Record Platform — where every moment is preserved, every record is protected, and animals own their story forever

Built to Protect Animals

When there is a conflict between human profit and animal welfare, UrBreed chooses the animal. Every time.

Lifelong Continuity

From birth to memorial — ownership changes, guardians change, but the animal's history does not

Animals Own Their Medical History

Medical records belong to the animal, not the owner. Vets see the full picture regardless of who owns them.

Prove You're Not a Puppy Mill

Transparent lineage tracking separates ethical breeders from exploitative ones. Genetics protected by design.

Anyone Can Help — No Account Needed

Lost pet recovery that works for everyone. QR posters, privacy-safe communication, community-driven.

Shared Truth, Not Siloed Stories

Vets verify. Breeders can't hide outcomes. Owners can't alter history. Truth is protected by design.

Every Animal Matters

Dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds — all species deserve complete records and ethical care.

Choose Your Path

What Brings You to UrBreed?

Select your role below to see how UrBreed solves your specific needs

Click any card to learn more about what the platform can do for you

BUYERS

Looking for a Pet?

See complete health history before you buy. Avoid puppy mills. Support ethical breeders.

Complete health records from birth
Verified breeder transparency
Red flags detected automatically
See How It Works
OWNERS

Already Have a Pet?

Protect their story forever. Lost pet recovery, lifetime medical records, and beautiful memorials.

Lost & Found safety net with QR tags
Portable medical records for life
Memorial timeline when they pass
Protect Your Pet
BREEDERS

Are You a Breeder?

Prove you're ethical. Transparency separates you from puppy mills and builds buyer trust.

Transparent lineage tracking
Build buyer trust automatically
Contracts enforced by system
Show Your Standards
VETS

Are You a Vet?

See the full medical picture across ownership changes. Protected access. Complete history.

Complete history across owners
Emergency access protocols
Audit trail protection
Join Vet Network
CLINICS

Run a Clinic or Hospital?

Streamline operations. Integrate patient records. Enable multi-vet collaboration seamlessly.

Integrated patient management
Multi-vet collaboration tools
Reduced liability exposure
Modernize Your Clinic
EDUCATORS

Teaching or Learning?

Access comprehensive species knowledge. Evidence-based care guidelines for education.

Species knowledge database
Evidence-based guidelines
Teaching resources included
Explore Knowledge Base
SHELTERS

Run a Shelter or Rescue?

Nonprofit verification, transparent adoption fees, and flexible workflows for animal welfare.

Nonprofit status verification
Flexible adoption pathways
Trust-based reputation system
Learn About UrBreed

Built for Every Species

No matter what animal you care for, UrBreed supports them

Dogs

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Cats

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Livestock

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Small Mammals

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Birds

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Exotic & Reptiles

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How UrBreed Works

Get started in three simple steps

1

Create Profile

Add your animal's information, photos, and initial records to get started

2

Build Timeline

Upload photos, vet records, and memories throughout your animal's life

3

Connect

Share with vets, breeders, and future owners while maintaining privacy control

Support the Platform

UrBreed is sustained by veterinarians, breeders, and community supporters. Your support helps keep animal welfare tools free, ethical, and accessible.

As a thank-you, supporters may receive a QR + NFC tag to help protect their animal if they're ever lost.

The Animal Comes First. Always.

Join UrBreed and help us build a system where animals own their history — and humans are worthy stewards of their care

Free forever — No credit card required