Before You Adopt
Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy
Purrfect Friends
From Rebecca B., Corryton, TN:
We began by fostering and were so blessed to see him grow ... continued
On Petfinder You Can...
- Learn before you adopt
- Search for adoptable pets
- Find adoption groups
- Post a pet classified ad
Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays
Foster a pet with one of the 2,000 rescue groups in our Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays program. Benefits of fostering include:
- Helping a homeless pet
- Trying out a potential adoption
- Giving other foster families a break
Today's Pet News
Also on Petfinder
Pick the Right Pet
Don't know a Pug from a Puli? Check out our breed guides.
Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month
Celebrating Seniors
November is Adopt- A-Senior-Pet Month, and we've got special Happy Tails and a new seniors-only search widget!
Put Petfinder on Your Web Site
In our Download Center, you'll find:
- Pet search tools for your Web site
- Facebook and MySpace widgets
- Petfinder logos
... and lots more!
Pet Health & Care
Great Pet Insurance
We've partnered with PetFirst to offer a special rate on pet insurance to new adopters: Only $5 for the first month!
Pet Promise Certificate
Give the Gift of Love
Giving a pet for the holidays? Make sure your loved one gets his or her best match. Use a Pet Promise Certificate.
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.
