Help complete and launch Grrifen Version 1
Grrifen is a new way to discover adoptable dogs through music-based matching, one-dog-at-a-time swiping, meaningful dog stories, local spotlights, Grrifen Audio, and rescue-powered profiles.
Our Kickstarter will help complete and publicly launch Grrifen Version 1. Follow the campaign now to be notified the moment it launches.
Why Kickstarter
Grrifen already has a working foundation. Kickstarter helps complete the first full release.
This campaign is focused on a defined creative outcome: completing and publicly launching Grrifen Version 1. Version 1 brings the main discovery experience, Music Match, dog stories, local spotlights, Grrifen Audio, and rescue tools together into a stronger public release.
What Grrifen Does
A new way to discover adoptable dogs
Music-based matching
Grrifen adds music as a new discovery layer so people can explore adoptable dogs through moods, energy, and the music they naturally connect with.
One-dog-at-a-time discovery
Instead of only scrolling through long lists, visitors can slow down, swipe through individual dogs, get match feedback, and give each dog a real moment to be seen.
Dog stories and spotlights
Dog stories, Featured Dogs, and Dog of the Day help dogs stand out through personality, local visibility, and the details that make them memorable.
Rescue-powered profiles
Grrifen is being built with rescue tools that help shelters and rescues manage profiles, share stories, and keep adoptable dogs visible in the experience.
Version 1 Deliverables
What Kickstarter support helps build
The features below are the defined deliverables this campaign is funding. Every item supports the goal of completing and launching Grrifen Version 1.
Core discovery flow
Complete dog profiles, saved dogs, Top Picks, Best Picks, and the main experience that helps adopters narrow favorites with more intention.
Music Match polish
Refine music-inspired categories, recommendation logic, swipe feedback, and the way music helps people discover dogs beyond traditional filters.
Local spotlights
Finish Featured Dogs, Dog of the Day, nomination flows, and local visibility tools that help deserving dogs get noticed in their communities.
Rescue Dashboard
Improve rescue profile management, story editing, spotlight controls, and the workflows that keep adoptable dogs easy to showcase.
Mobile experience
Polish the experience for people discovering dogs from their phones, including smoother layout, navigation, and launch-ready usability.
Testing and launch readiness
Improve performance, accessibility, reliability, final design polish, and public launch readiness for Grrifen Version 1.
Development Plan
A clear path from working foundation to Version 1
During the campaign and after funding, backers will receive updates as these milestones are completed and the finished Version 1 experience comes together.
Complete core discovery
Finish the one-dog-at-a-time flow, saved dogs, Top Picks, Best Picks, and connected dog profile experience.
Refine Music Match
Improve match logic, music-inspired categories, swipe feedback, and the way music supports dog discovery.
Finish stories and spotlights
Complete dog stories, Featured Dogs, Dog of the Day, nominations, and local spotlight tools.
Complete rescue tools
Polish rescue profile management, story editing, spotlight controls, and dashboard workflows.
Prepare Version 1 for launch
Complete mobile polish, accessibility, performance tuning, testing, and final launch readiness.
Supporter Recognition
This page will also become Grrifenās supporter wall
Supporter Wall
After the campaign, qualifying backers can be listed here by name or chosen display name.
Founding Supporter Callouts
Higher-tier supporters may receive a larger featured recognition area on this page.
Digital Supporter Badge
Some backers may receive a shareable āI helped launch Grrifenā graphic to celebrate their support.
After the campaign, qualifying backers who choose recognition can be listed here on Grrifen using their chosen display name.
For Rescues and Dog Lovers
Built to support dog discovery, not replace rescues
Grrifen works alongside rescues and shelters by giving adoptable dogs another path to be seen. It does not replace rescues, shelters, applications, or adoption approvals. It creates a warmer discovery layer that can help more people notice the dogs waiting for homes.
Be notified when the Grrifen Kickstarter goes live.
Following the pre-launch page is the easiest way to support Grrifen right now. Kickstarter will notify you when the campaign opens for backing.