FurFind - Pet Adoption Platform

A full-stack web application designed to facilitate animal adoptions, connecting pets in need with potential adopters.

Overview

FurFind is a platform where users can freely post adoption listings, create accounts, and manage their announcements. Built to raise awareness about animal adoption and streamline the adoption process.

Features

• User authentication (register/login)
• Post adoption listings with images
• Browse available pets
• Search and filter functionality
• Responsive design
• Secure file upload

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React 18
• Vite
• React Router
• React Bootstrap
• Axios
• SASS

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB with Mongoose
• Passport.js (authentication)
• Bcrypt (password hashing)
• Multer (file uploads)
• Helmet (security)
• CORS

Getting Started

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/develhope/FS26-Team1-Project3.git

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
# Create a .env file with:
# MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
# SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret

# Start the backend server
npm run devStart

# Start the frontend development server (in another terminal)
npm run dev

# Frontend runs on http://localhost:5173
# Backend runs on http://localhost:3000

API Endpoints

• POST /iscriviti - User registration
• POST /login - User authentication
• POST /upload - Upload pet for adoption
• GET /pets - Get all pets

Team

Developed collaboratively during Develhope Bootcamp.

License

This project is for educational purposes.