Project Overview:

The Pet Adoption and Donation Platform is a web-based system designed to connect individuals looking to adopt pets with people or organizations wanting to donate or rehome animals. It serves as a bridge between pet seekers and pet donors while ensuring the safety and well-being of pets through verified listings, communication features, and admin moderation.

Key Objectives:

• Provide a platform to list and browse adoptable pets.

• Facilitate safe and verified communication between donors and adopters.

• Manage pet information, adoption requests, and approvals through an admin panel.

• Promote responsible pet ownership and streamline the adoption process.

User Roles & Features:

1. Visitor / Unregistered User:

• Browse available pets by type, location, breed, or age.

• View pet profiles with images and descriptions.

• Read adoption guidelines and success stories.

2. Registered User (Adopter/Donor):

• Register and log in to the platform.

• Post pets available for adoption with images, details, and health info.

• Request to adopt pets listed by others.

• Track status of donation/adoption requests.

• Chat with other users via secure messaging system.

3. Admin:

• Review and approve pet listings before making them public.

• Manage users, verify donor/adopter authenticity.

• Resolve disputes or inappropriate content.

• Generate platform reports and usage analytics.

Tech Stack Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: Node.js with Express.js

• Database: MongoDB

• Authentication: JWT-based authentication with role management

Core Features:

Pet Listings:

• Add, update, or remove pets for adoption.

• View pet details: species, breed, age, vaccination status, temperament, etc.

• Upload pet images and optional documents (vaccination proof, etc.).

Adoption Request & Approval Flow:

• Adopter submits request for specific pet.

• Donor reviews and accepts/rejects the request.

• Notification sent to both parties with status updates.

User Dashboard:

• Donors: Manage listed pets and incoming requests.

• Adopters: View pending and approved adoption applications.

Communication Module:

• Secure in-app messaging between users (limited to verified accounts).

• Admin moderation in case of abuse reports.

Admin Panel Features:

• Dashboard for monitoring active listings, adoption success rate, and user statistics.

• Approve/reject listings and user verifications.

• Ban or warn suspicious users.

• Generate reports for monthly adoptions and donations.

Security Features:

• JWT token authentication

• Role-based access (admin/user)

• Input sanitization and validation

• Image size/type restriction to prevent upload abuse

• Blocklist feature for fake/spam users

Conclusion:

The Pet Adoption and Donation Platform simplifies and organizes the process of adopting and donating pets by creating a trusted online space. With a secure login system, verified listings, and real-time communication features, it helps foster safe pet adoptions, reduce abandonment, and promote compassion towards animals.