Petside · Accessibility
Accessibility Statement
Last updated: March 14, 2026
Our Commitment
Petside is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve this goal.
We believe everyone deserves the chance to live well with a pet, and we work to ensure our platform is inclusive and accessible to all users.
Conformance Status
Our current accessibility compliance level
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Petside is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, meaning that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to achieve full conformance.
Level A
Level AA
Accessibility Features
Features implemented to enhance accessibility
Keyboard Navigation
- All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
- Skip navigation links to bypass repeated content
- Visible focus indicators on all focusable elements
- Logical tab order throughout the application
- No keyboard traps - users can always navigate away
Screen Reader Support
- Semantic HTML structure for proper document outline
- ARIA labels for interactive elements
- Live regions for dynamic content updates
- Descriptive alt text for all images
- Clear form labels and error messages
Visual Accessibility
- Color contrast ratios meet WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 minimum)
- Dark mode support for reduced eye strain
- Support for browser zoom up to 200%
- High contrast mode support
- No reliance on color alone to convey information
Motion & Animations
- Respects prefers-reduced-motion browser setting
- No auto-playing content without user control
- Animations can be paused or disabled
Touch & Mobile
- Minimum touch target size of 44x44 pixels
- Responsive design for all screen sizes
- Support for screen magnification
- Gesture alternatives for all interactions
Technical Specifications
Technologies used to build an accessible experience
Petside relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML5
- WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Methods
How we evaluate and maintain accessibility
Petside assesses accessibility through the following methods:
- Automated testing: We use axe-core and Lighthouse for automated accessibility audits on every code change
- Manual testing: Regular keyboard-only navigation testing and screen reader testing
- External evaluation: Periodic third-party accessibility audits
- User feedback: Continuous monitoring of accessibility-related feedback
Testing Tools Used
Known Limitations
Areas where we are working to improve
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Petside, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:
User-uploaded images
Third-party content
Swipe interface
Form error announcements
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on accessibility
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Petside. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Additional Resources
Learn more about web accessibility