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Become a Petfinder™ Member

Part 3 of 4: The Nitty Gritty


The Bottom Line

Membership on Petfinder is limited to organizations that are NOT operating for the purpose of making a profit (no breeders) and who agree to the following points below.

Members must fill out the "sign up" form on the next page and forward Petfinder the following paperwork at the time of registration:

If you are a municipal shelter/animal control facility: No official paperwork is needed.

If you are a 501(c)3 or state tax-exempt non-profit or Canada charitable organization:

  • A copy of the first page of your IRS determination letter, state tax certificate, or Canadian charitable status; AND
  • A letter of reference signed by your primary veterinarian (on his/her letterhead) confirming that he/she provides medical care for the pets in your rescue and adoption program.

If you are an organization without official non-profit status:

  • A copy of your ADOPTION CONTRACT (not the application); AND
  • A letter of reference signed by your primary veterinarian (on his/her letterhead) confirming that he/she provides medical care for the pets in your rescue and adoption program.

If you are a veterinary hospital or clinic:

  • A copy of your ADOPTION CONTRACT (not the application); AND
  • A letter of reference signed by the primary veterinarian (on his/her letterhead) confirming that the hospital has a rescue and adoption program and that he or she provides medical care for the animals.

Petfinder.com will call you upon receipt of your on-line registration. If you have not received a call from us within 48 hours of submission, please call us at 607-589-7341.

Send Documents Via:

  • E-mail to outreach@petfinder.com
    All documents sent by e-mail must be in one of these formats: .doc (MS Word), .txt (text file), .jpg (JPEG) or .pdf (PDF)
  • Fax to 240-662-8653
  • Mail to Petfinder.com Member Registration, P.O. Box 394, Spencer, NY 14883

Note: The above info and the following link are for animal welfare organizations. If you are from the public and have a question, please contact pets@petfinder.com.

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