Petfinder - Adopt a Pet

Petfinder - Adopt a Pet

Find Pets to Adopt Near You

58K ratings
389 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 7, 2012
  • June 26, 2026
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Discover adoptable pets like dogs, cats, and more from shelters and rescue groups nationwide. Filter by breed, age, size, and location to find your perfect companion. Features visual search and helpful resources for new pet owners.

Search adoptable dogs and cats
Filter by location, breed, age, size
Visual pet search by photo
Browse various animal types
Contact shelters easily
Pet care resources
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What's New in Petfinder

2.118.5

June 26, 2026

We've updated Petfinder's registration and login experience to make signing up and signing in smoother and more secure.

User reviews

Have to agree to let them share/ sell your information

Just in order to sign in or sign up or even use the app you have to give up your rights to the information that they will sell. Another way of giving up your rights.

I love looking at the animals on this app 100% 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My fav I probaly Lila

Worst app ever

This is the worst app I have ever used. Maybe decrease the amount of add junk and your app would work like it is supposed to. Sad too because this is a needed resource for animals who need homes. Do better.

Not User Friendly

Always has a problem with my network connection even when my network connection is fine. When I try to filter for house trained dogs, it shows me dog’s that AREN’T house trained alongside those that are. When I send links to other people in my family, the link takes them to the website and the website has MORE information than the app even though we’re looking at the same exact pet profile. If I have to download the app to use PetFinder and have favorites, it should make the search for a pet easier and I should have access to the same information, if not more information, than what’s on the website. Also, even when I modify my search I just keep seeing the same dogs over and over again (some with more than one listing for the same pet). There should be some sort of vetting system from the app itself to make sure that there are no repeat pet profiles because it is really irritating to have X amount of results come up for my search and have like 5 results one after another be the same dog. There’s not really a comparable app to PetFinder so I’m going to keep using it, but it could really use some improvements.
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good

very good place to find cute animals

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Deleted pets reappearing in favorites

Bug

Inaccurate breed and size information

Bug

Inconsistent login and sign-in experience

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Option to exclude certain breeds

Feature

Ability to search by state or extended distance

Feature

Sync favorites across devices

Feature

Reporting system for non-responsive shelters

Feature

FAQ

What kind of pets can I find on Petfinder?

You can find a wide variety of adoptable pets, including dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, birds, horses, and fish. The app connects you with thousands of shelters and rescue groups across the country that have these animals available for adoption.

How can I filter pets to find the right match?

The app allows you to filter pets based on several characteristics, such as location, breed, age, size, and gender. You can also filter based on lifestyle preferences to ensure you find a pet that best suits your home and family.

Is Petfinder free to use?

Yes, the Petfinder app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, it does have in-app purchases, which may offer additional features or services.

What is the visual search feature?

The visual search feature allows you to upload a photo of a pet and search for similar-looking dogs or cats available for adoption across the country. This can be a fun and helpful way to discover potential matches.

How do I contact a shelter to adopt a pet?

Once you find a pet you're interested in, the app provides details on how you might match up with the animal. You can then contact shelters quickly and easily directly through the app to begin the adoption process.