A day out for you. A step closer to home for them.

Discover

Find a dog who fits your day

Tell us a little about yourself and the kind of day you have in mind. We’ll recommend dogs from shelters near you, each with a profile covering their personality, energy level, and anything you should know before heading out.

Schedule

Pick a day that works for you both

Choose a date, a pickup window, and a drop-off window. The shelter confirms your booking and lets you know what to bring.

Adventure

Head out and have some fun

Go for a walk, a hike, a car ride, or just a quiet afternoon somewhere new. Your pickup and drop-off times stay in one place, so the day runs smoothly.

Reflect

Share how it went

After drop-off, rate the day and leave a few notes. Your feedback helps the shelter understand what makes each dog thrive. If you fell in love, you can apply to adopt or foster right from the app.

Starting in Austin. Growing from here.

Bestday works hand in hand with local shelters. They share their dogs and care notes, and our caretakers bring back stories, photos, and the kind of insight that helps adopters fall in love. We’re starting across greater Austin, and we can’t wait to bring more dogs their best day in new cities.

More time outside the kennel

Regular outings give dogs exercise, enrichment, and a break from the noise of the shelter.

Profiles that feel real

Volunteer notes and photos show how a dog acts out in the world, not just in a kennel run.

Faster, better matches

Shelters share what volunteers learn with adopters, so dogs go home to families that fit.