Adding Your First Pet

After creating your account, you'll be guided through adding your first pet. The onboarding wizard makes it easy to capture all the important details.

Starting the Onboarding Wizard

When you first sign up, you'll automatically be taken to the onboarding flow. If you skipped it, you can always add a pet from your dashboard by clicking Add Pet.

Step 1: Choose Your Pet's Species

Select from the available species:

• Dog
• Cat
• Bird
• Fish
• Small Animal (hamster, guinea pig, rabbit, etc.)
• Reptile
• Other

The species you choose helps Petfolio tailor the experience with relevant tracking options and milestones.

Step 2: Enter Basic Information

Fill in your pet's core details:

• Name - Your pet's name (required)
• Breed - Select from common breeds or enter a custom one (optional)
• Birthday - Exact date if known, or approximate (optional)
• Gender - Male, female, or unknown

If you don't know your pet's exact birthday, that's okay. You can enter an approximate date or skip it entirely and add it later.

Step 3: Upload a Profile Photo

Add a photo to help identify your pet:

1. Click the Upload Photo button
2. Select a photo from your device
3. The image will be cropped to fit the profile format
4. Click Confirm to save

Photo Tips

• Use a clear, well-lit photo where your pet's face is visible
• Square photos work best, but any format will be automatically cropped
• You can change the photo anytime from your pet's profile settings

Step 4: Review and Save

Before finishing:

1. Review all the information you've entered
2. Click Create Pet to save
3. You'll be taken to your new pet's profile page

What's Next?

Once your pet is added, you can:

• Add more details - Vet information, allergies, microchip number
• Upload photos - Build a gallery of memories
• Track health - Log weight, medications, and vet visits
• Create a share link - Share your pet's profile with sitters or family

Adding More Pets

To add additional pets after onboarding:

1. Go to your Dashboard
2. Click the Add Pet button
3. Follow the same steps as above

There's no limit to how many pets you can add to your account.

Editing Pet Information Later

Don't worry if you didn't fill in everything during onboarding. You can always edit your pet's profile:

1. Go to your pet's profile
2. Click Edit or the pencil icon
3. Update any fields
4. Click Save Changes

See Managing Pet Profiles for more details on editing.

Need Help?

If you have trouble adding a pet, contact our support team at support@petfolio.io.