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Petfinder - Adopt a Pet

Petfinder - Adopt a Pet

Find Pets to Adopt Near You

58K ratings
369 reviews
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🌟 Lifestyle
🎬 Entertainment
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 7, 2012
  • June 26, 2026

Developer

Nestec S.A.
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About

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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Petfinder. Based on 58K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.

Positive things

  • 💕Amazing app for finding pets
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 🐕Helps find perfect pets
  • 🙌Great resource for adopting

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🔍Insufficient search filters
  • 🔁Favorites list issues
  • 🇨🇦Limited support for non-US locations
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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

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Okay app but needs developer attention.

App is very useful but buggy. It says my account information isn’t complete but when I try to complete it, it says unable to complete task. The search function bugs out constantly too causing you to either lose your search or have to start all over again.
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App won't open

Says I need to run an update to get it to work, but I literally just downloaded it lol. There's no update.
Kyle J.,.,Kyle J.,.,

Love this app

I found two Chihuahua and mini pincher mixes on this app for my mom for Christmas in 2015 even though I lost her in 2020 I’m still raising the two little girls if it wasn’t for this app I wouldn’t have found them
Saya2013Saya2013

Terrible

The app doesn’t load it is slow needs updates won’t let you delete your account. Find another app a newer app.
donnovandonnovandonnovandonnovan

Seems a little buggy

This app has so much potential, but it keeps tripping over itself. While trying to update my profile and my ideal pet search criteria, I kept getting multiple errors that simply said the information couldn’t be updated. Really? The developers should check the error logs and fix what is broken!
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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

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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.