Before You Adopt
Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy
Puppy Love
From Susan C. in Upper St. Clair, PA:
I held him and decided I would not leave that shelter without him ... continued
On Petfinder You Can...
- Learn before you adopt
- Search for adoptable pets
- Find adoption groups
- Post a pet classified ad
Pet Insurance: $5 for the First Month
Protect your pet's health, and your wallet, from unexpected vet bills with PetFirst Healthcare pet insurance. We've partnered with PetFirst to offer a discounted rate on pet insurance for all our visitors:
- Only $5 for the first month
- $14.95 per month after that
- $1,000 of accident & illness protection
- No breed or age restrictions
- Coverage begins at midnight following activation
Today's Pet News
Pet Obesity Survey!
Is your pet plump or lean? Take our new Pet Obesity Survey and tell us about your dog or cat's diet and exercise habits. Thanks for your help!
It's Adopt-A-Rescued-Rabbit Month!
Thinking of adopting a bunny? Read our
10 Reasons Rabbits Make Great Pets. Then check out our
Rabbit Care Guide
for more useful info.
Put Petfinder on Your Web Site
In our Download Center, you'll find:
- Pet search tools for your Web site
- "I'm adopted" photo frames
- Petfinder logos
... and lots more!
Before You Adopt
Choose the Right Shelter or Rescue Group
The pet adoption experience at different types of shelters can be vastly different. Learn about these differences.
