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Petdar

Petdar

Find adoptable pets near you!

6.1K ratings
70 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
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Archived App (Last seen on 1 Dec 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 25, 2015
  • March 8, 2021

Developer

John Allman
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About

Discover adoptable animals from thousands of shelters and rescue groups. Browse photos, read descriptions, and filter by breed, age, size, and location. Connect directly with organizations to learn more about potential companions.

✓Browse adoptable pets nearby
✓Search by breed, age, gender, size
✓Filter by ZIP code and search radius
✓Save and apply search filters
✓Contact shelters directly
✓Favorite and share pets
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Petdar. Based on 6.1K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.

Positive things

  • 👍User-friendly app
  • 🚀Efficient search and browsing
  • 💡Variety of pets available
  • 🤗Helps users find their perfect pet

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍Limited search and filter options
  • 🕰️Outdated pet listings
  • 📢Frequent review prompts
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What's New in Petdar

4.8

March 8, 2021

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

It’s okay, but…

Don’t get me wrong, I love Petdar it’s just that I was looking for fish but the smallest animal they had was a rat.
Linabina booLinabina boo

AWESOMEE

I usually use PetSmart Charities but it isn’t working so I found this and it’s amazing! Keep up the great work!
Vice versusVice versus

Dogs

Needs more info ie house trained, age on picture and more pictures to decide
CrickettAnneCrickettAnne

Great app!!!

This is not only a wonderfully practical app for those looking to adopt a pet, but the variety of pets showing as available in the area is a brilliant feature and much appreciated! And it is great fun!! Bravi to the team who created this app!!
NYChistoryNYCNYChistoryNYC

Dog search looking for a poodle mix or Bichon female 30 pounds or smaller or any size

Love the pictures thank you
Srdg1966Srdg1966
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Favorites section displaying incorrect/unrelated pets

Bug

Location services required despite ability to enter zip code

Bug

Frequent crashes and app freezes

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add filters for pet compatibility (e.g., good with children, other pets)

Feature

Improve search functionality to save preferences and sort by newest listings

Feature

Provide more detailed pet information and profiles

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to search for adoptable pets from a vast network of over 11,000 pet adoption groups, powered by Petfinder. You can browse photos, read detailed descriptions, and find animals available near you.

How can I find pets near me?

You can search for pets by your ZIP Code or set a specific search radius to find animals within a certain distance. The app also allows you to browse adoptable pets directly in your vicinity.

What types of pets can I find?

The app enables you to search for a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, barnyard animals, rabbits, and other small and furry pets. You can filter by breed, age, gender, and size.

How do I contact a shelter?

Once you find a pet you're interested in, you can easily map, phone, or email the animal shelter or rescue directly from the app. This allows for quick and convenient communication to learn more about the pet.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is free to use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a straightforward experience for users looking to find adoptable pets.