STREETPAWS : Animal Support App

Description

This project is a comprehensive and community-driven web application that aims to support and rescue animals in need. With a highly interactive and engaging UI, the app facilitates volunteer coordination, provides critical animal welfare services, and connects users with resources and support.

Problem Statement

Every day, thousands of stray animals suffer injuries, hunger, or abandonment on the streets—but people who want to help don’t have a unified, fast, and open way to report, respond, or collaborate. Existing systems are fragmented, closed, or too slow. There is a critical need for a decentralized, open-access platform that empowers anyone to act immediately—without barriers like signups, verification, or complex workflows.

Features

• Modern UI/UX: A visually appealing and user-friendly interface that enhances user experience and engagement.
• Authentication & Authorization: Secure login and signup functionality powered by Firebase Authentication.
• Volunteer Dashboard: Real-time volunteer portal for managing support tasks, built using Firebase Realtime Database.
• User Profile Management: Profile photos are managed using Cloudflare AWS SDK. Users can upload and update their profile pictures directly from their dashboard.
• Services Section:
  • Blog & Posts: Volunteers can write and post blogs. Admins have permissions to delete inappropriate content.
  • Spam Reports: Users can report spam comments. An email is automatically sent to the main admin using Web3 Forms API.
• Nearby Vet Locator: Integrated with OpenStreetMap API to show nearby veterinary services.
• First Aid AI Association: Uses OpenAI API to provide AI-based first aid suggestions for animal care.
• Pharmacy Finder: Helps users find nearby pharmacies using OpenStreetMap API.
• Donations: Secure donation system powered by Stripe Payment Gateway, allowing users to support causes with card payments.

Backend

• Built with Node.js and Wait for handling APIs and server-side logic.

APIs Used

• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Realtime Database
• Web3 Forms API
• OpenStreetMap API
• OpenAI API
• Stripe API
• AWS SDK

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3.node server.js in backend folder 4.npm run dev in client folder