Alum helps develop online service that links people surrendering their dogs and cats with those looking to adoptBrian Eriksen,E92, EG94, and never planned to work in animal welfare. He was twenty-two years into his career in software development when he was tapped by a startup duo to abet develop Get Your Pet.
The matchmaking website helps get pets adopted directly from one good domestic to another,without ever passing through an animal shelter’s doors. So far, GetYourPet.com has helped 5500 animals find original homes—and it’s now facilitating more than 500 owner-to-owner adoptions a month.
Source: tufts.edu