Petfinder.com Near Me (2024)

FAQs

What to do with a dog you can't keep? ›

Get help from shelters and rescue groups.

As a last resort, you may be able to surrender your pet to a local shelter or rescue organization. Each agency will have a different process for surrendering a pet to their care; learn more by visiting their website or by calling ahead.

From your group's Dashboard, click Add a Pet or go to Pet Listings from the main menu. Choose the animal type you'll be posting and add their name and status. Scroll to Pictures & Video and click Browse to add up to 6 images, or 5 images and 1 video. Choose the best headshot picture as Primary.

A great photo makes your adoptable pet more likely to be viewed online and, most importantly, more likely to connect with a potential adopter.

After performing a search, you will see a button with a bell icon to the right of your search results. Click on this button to set an email alert for your search. To manage all saved searches you can login or create and account here.

While some dogs may adapt relatively smoothly to new owners, others may experience significant stress, confusion, and anxiety during the transition period. Providing a stable environment, patience, and positive reinforcement can help minimize the trauma and facilitate a smoother adjustment for the dog.

A courtesy listing is a listing for pets that are not actually with a rescue, but that the rescue has agreed to post for individuals to help find them new homes more quickly. Not all rescue's use courtesy listings so this may or may not apply to you.

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Each of your adoptable pets has a “Sponsor” button on his or her profile. When a visitor to Petfinder clicks the Sponsor button on one of your adoptable pets, they can donate to your organization. And you'll also receive your donors' contact information so that you build long-term relationships.

How do I change my location on Petfinder? ›

Locations - Add, edit, or update your location information. For multiple locations (such as foster homes), adding locations will simplify creating new Pet Listings and will ensure that your pets are posted accurately on Petfinder. To access, click Locations under Organization Settings.

The key to scent training for dogs is starting small, and setting them up for success. This means hiding the toy or treat in easy-to-find places, such as under a plastic flower pot on the floor, or just behind a chair. Allow your dog to watch as you hide the treat, then ask them to seek.

You cannot delete your account. Try mailing them: pets@petfinder.com – ask for account removal, and supply your account details.

If you are not able to find a home on your own, surrendering your pet to a humane society, animal rescue, or municipal animal shelter is a viable option. Most shelters require you to return pets to them rather than rehome on your own or surrender to a different shelter.

If you suspect someone is abusing or neglecting animals, contact the agency responsible for enforcing the animal-related laws where you believe the abuse to be occurring. That may be the local police, animal control, SPCA or other local humane organization.

There are many ways to do that. Rehoming to a friend or the friend of a friend can work wonderfully. Working with a reputable rescue or shelter is another option. These organizations specialize in making matches to get dogs into their forever homes.