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For Families with Children 6-12

Is your family ready?

"Mum, can we get a cat?" Before you say yes, let your child prove it. A virtual rescue cat that measures consistency, empathy, and readiness. You get a parent dashboard with a clear answer.

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The Problem

Roughly 1 in 3 adopted pets
is returned within a year.

International rescue surveys consistently report return rates of 20–40% in the first year of adoption.

"But they promised!"

Children say they will feed, walk, and clean. Two weeks later, you are doing it all. Promise is not proof.

No trial run

There is no way to test readiness before committing. You buy a hamster as a "starter pet" and pray.

Impulse adoption

A cute puppy at a fair. An Instagram reel. Emotion-driven decisions lead to returns, surrenders, and trauma -- for the child and the animal.

No data for parents

You know your child "likes animals." But can they sustain daily care, day after day? You genuinely do not know.

The Journey

A rescued cat arrives.
Your child brings her back.

Phase 1
Rescue
The virtual cat arrives scared and thin. She hides. She does not eat. Your child must check in daily, provide food and water, speak softly. The child learns patience.
Phase 2
Recovery
She starts eating. Comes closer. Responds to interaction. The child sees the result of consistent care. Empathy becomes tangible.
Phase 3
Home
She trusts the child. Plays, purrs, sleeps near them. The child has sustained consistent daily care. The parent dashboard shows the readiness score.
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Parent Dashboard

Data, not guessing.

You see exactly what your child did: which days they checked in, how long they interacted, whether care was consistent or sporadic. At the end of the journey, you receive a clear readiness assessment.

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01

Consistency chart

Visual calendar showing check-ins, missed days, and interaction duration. No manipulation possible.

02

Readiness score

Composite score from consistency, engagement patterns, and care quality. Clear green/amber/red assessment.

03

Recommendation

Based on the data: ready, almost ready (try another round), or not yet. Honest, kind, actionable.

04

Family conversation guide

Age-appropriate talking points for discussing adoption, responsibility, and animal welfare as a family.

3
Rescue phases
1
Readiness score
Free
Trial for all families
~1 in 3
Pets returned within a year

TailsAbode Kids is in early access. Family stories will appear here as the first families complete the journey during the free trial.

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The Funnel

Virtual care becomes
real adoption.

Child installs Pet Kids

Free Chrome extension. No account needed. A scared virtual cat arrives and needs daily care.

Daily care journey

Feed, water, interact. The cat recovers. The parent dashboard tracks consistency in real time.

Readiness report

Clear score. Green = ready. Amber = almost. Red = try again later. No judgement, just data.

Real adoption (coming soon)

When ready, families will be guided to verified rescues. See our roadmap for upcoming integrations.

One journey. One answer.

Let them prove
they are ready.

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