Protótipo de aplicação mobile para a adoção de animais em situação de abandono

Abstract

This Bachelor’s Thesis describes the developing process of a mobile application designed to facilitate and promote the adoption of abandoned animals. Animal abandonment is a growing problem not only in our country but throughout the world, resulting in suffering and overcrowding in shelters, kennels and philanthropic organizations, representing a big challenge for society. This study analyses the benefits of adoption, highlighting the importance of raising public awareness about this issue. The proposed application aims to connect potential adopters to institutions that have to donate these animals, providing an intuitive and accessible platform to find and adopt animals responsibly. The development of the application involves creating a registration system for rescued animals, with detailed information about each animal, including age, breed, health history and photos. Users willing to worship an animal can search, filter and find animals that match their preferences and approximate location. Furthermore, the application will offer communication features with rescue organizations, shelters and entities willing to donate these animals, allowing clarification of doubts and scheduling of visits. The contribution, first and foremost, is the safety and well-being of the animals, which are essential priorities throughout the all adoption process. Second, the application will provide guidelines and information about the responsibility of caring for adopted animals. Additionally, the app promotes awareness about spaying and neutering, helping to population control of abandoned animals. Key-words: App. Animals. Adoption. Android. Scheduling. distance.