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July 25, 2026 · RAIN Rescue

How to use PetFinders

How to use PetFinders

If you need to rehome a beloved pet, finding the right family is your top priority. Petfinder is one of the largest pet adoption websites in North America and can help connect pets with loving homes.

What Is Petfinder?

Petfinder is an online adoption network used by thousands of animal shelters and rescue organizations. Millions of people visit the site each year looking to adopt dogs, cats, and other companion animals.

Before Listing Your Pet

Gather the following information:

The more information you provide, the easier it is for potential adopters to find the right match.

  • Current photos
  • Age
  • Breed (or best estimate)
  • Personality traits
  • Medical history
  • Vaccination status
  • Spay or neuter status
  • Compatibility with children and other pets

Write an Honest Description

Highlight your pet's strengths.

Being honest about any special needs helps ensure successful, lasting adoptions.

  • Loves children
  • House trained
  • Friendly with dogs
  • Enjoys car rides
  • Indoor-only cat
  • Knows basic commands

We Can Help

If you're unsure where to begin, our shelter staff is happy to answer questions and point you toward trusted rehoming resources. Our goal is to help every pet find a safe, loving, forever home.

Send any questions to Judy at rainrescue3@gmail.com. If you send us all the information we can create the listing for you.

Together, we can give every animal the second chance they deserve.

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