Petfinder - Adopt a Pet

Ready to find your fur-ever? Petfinder makes it easy to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, or find other furry or scaly friends. Search dogs, cats, puppies and kittens for adoption from thousands of shelters and rescue groups. Filter based on location, breed, age, size and gender. And find the perfect pet for you.

Petfinder is home to hundreds of thousands of adoption and foster organizations across the country, including cat and dog rescue groups focused on specific breeds like Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, French Bulldogs, and Beagles, just to name a few.

New! Find a pet from photos. Our new visual search feature allows you to upload a photo of a pet and search for similar-looking dogs or cats across the country.

Includes resources that no other app has to help find the best pet for you. Learn more about hypoallergenic dogs, small dog breeds, hairless dogs, and the best dogs for kids. View the most common cat breeds and find articles about hairless cats, hypoallergenic cats, cutest cat breeds, and the best cat breeds for families.

- Browse one of the largest sources for adoptable cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, horses, fish and more
- Filter based on pet characteristics and lifestyle preferences to find the right pet for you
- View photos and videos of adoptable dogs and cats
- Share adoptable pet profiles with friends or poll your family on which pet to adopt
- See details on how you might match up with a pet
- Contact shelters quickly and easily to start the adoption process

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