Palou
Free blood donation app connecting pet owners and vets to find life-saving blood donations for dogs and cats
Palou is a free app where pet owners register their dogs and cats as blood donors so nearby animals in need can quickly find compatible blood in emergencies.
About the business
Palou is a community-powered platform that connects pet owners and veterinary practices to arrange blood donations for dogs and cats. Pet owners register their healthy animals as donors, and when a nearby practice needs blood for a patient, the app notifies suitable donors in the region. The donation itself takes place at the practice, and pet owners decide whether to help. The platform is free for both pet owners and practices. Palou is operated by Palou e.V., a non-profit association registered in Berlin, with the software developed and operated by Wheels & Wings Lab GmbH. The service addresses a critical gap: while dogs and cats often need blood transfusions due to accidents, surgery or disease, compatible blood is difficult to find quickly because there is no central blood bank for pets and stored blood has limited shelf life.
What you get
- Automated matching of donor animals by species, blood type, weight and location
- Pet donor registration with health and blood type information
- Donor map showing aggregated regional animal locations
- Notification via email or WhatsApp when a match is found
- Free registration for veterinary practices and clinics
- Direct communication between practices and pet owners
Pricing
Pricing model: Free
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Neighbours ask
Is Palou free?
Yes, Palou is free for pet owners and veterinary practices. The app is run by the non-profit association Palou e.V.
How does the donor search work?
A practice starts a search by entering the species, blood type, weight and search radius. Palou then notifies the owners of suitable donor animals in the area, and anyone who can help gets in touch with the practice. The blood donation itself takes place at the veterinary practice.
Which animals can donate blood?
Healthy dogs weighing at least about 20 kg and healthy indoor-only cats weighing at least 4 kg can donate. Donor animals are usually between 1 and 8 years old.
What does a blood transfusion for a dog cost?
A blood transfusion for a dog usually costs between about 600 and over 1,700 euros, depending on the practice and the specific situation.
Can I use Palou in Austria and Switzerland?
Yes, Palou is available in Austria, Switzerland and everywhere else. How quickly a donor is found depends only on how strong the Palou community is in your region.
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