Your dogs deserve a day out. We make it happen.
CuddleBridge partners with shelters to get dogs out of kennels and into the community. You earn $10 per outing, your dogs get socialized, and your adoption rates go up.
Why shelters partner with CuddleBridge
More than extra revenue — a proven system for improving dog welfare and driving adoptions.
$10 per outing — directly to you
Every time one of your dogs goes out, CuddleBridge transfers $10 directly to your shelter. No invoices, no delays.
3x higher adoption rate
Research suggests dogs who get regular outings are up to 3x more likely to be adopted (Purdue University, 2021). Socialized, confident dogs attract adopters.
Measurably less kennel stress
Research indicates outings can reduce cortisol levels in shelter dogs (Hennessy et al., 2002). Happier dogs are healthier dogs — and lower vet bills.
Zero liability for your shelter
Every CuddleBridge outing is covered by $5M liability insurance. You're not responsible for anything that happens off-site.
We screen every borrower
Borrowers complete a safety quiz and ID verification before their first booking. We match each dog to the right experience level.
You stay in control
You approve which dogs are listed and can remove any dog at any time. You set the pickup and drop-off times that work for your team.
How onboarding works
From application to first outing in under a week.
Apply online
Fill out our 5-minute shelter onboarding form. We'll review your application within 48 hours.
We assess your dogs
Our team works with your staff to complete C-BARQ behavioural assessments on eligible dogs. Takes 2–3 hours for your first cohort.
Dogs go live
Approved dogs get listed on CuddleBridge. Borrowers can start booking within days of launch.
You get paid
Payments are transferred to your shelter account automatically after each outing. Monthly reporting included.
Proposed Partnerships
We're in active outreach with shelters across Greater Vancouver. No formal partnerships have been confirmed yet.
Common questions from shelters
What if a dog has an incident during an outing?
All outings are covered by our $5M liability policy. You report it to us, we handle the insurance claim. Your shelter is fully indemnified.
Can we remove a dog from the platform at any time?
Yes, immediately. You have a simple shelter dashboard where you can toggle any dog's availability on or off with one click.
How do you screen borrowers?
Every borrower completes a lifestyle quiz, provides photo ID, and has their first booking manually reviewed by our team. We match dogs to appropriate experience levels.
What does the C-BARQ assessment involve?
Your staff complete a structured questionnaire about each dog's behaviour — it takes about 15 minutes per dog. We score it and determine whether the dog is suitable for general borrowers or experienced borrowers only.
Is there a cost to join?
No. Shelter onboarding is free. You earn $10 per outing, paid monthly. There are no fees, no minimums, no lock-in.
What areas are you currently operating in?
We're launching in Greater Vancouver, BC. We plan to expand to Victoria and Calgary in late 2026. If you're outside Vancouver, get in touch — we're building our waitlist.
Ready to partner with us?
Email us and we'll get back to you within 48 hours.
partners@cuddlebridge.comOr call us at (604) 555-0190 — ask for Sino