Petdoption

Petdoption allows you to search over 250,000 adoptable pets from animal shelters and adoption organizations across the United States.

• Filter animals by location, breed, gender, size, and age to find a pet that match your needs

• View in-depth description and shelter contact info for each pet

• Save your favorites for later viewing

• Contact local shelters and rescue groups to adopt your animal

• Learn about hundreds of dog and cat breeds in the comprehensive breeds guide

• Powered by Petfinder API (http://www.petfinder.com)

Why adopt a pet?

1. You'll save a life. Every year, 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters due to overcrowding. By adopting an animal, you're giving him or her a new life in a loving home and freeing up shelter space for others.

2. You'll help fight the puppy and kitten mills that supply the pet stores. Animals from these factory-style breeding facilities are housed in appallingly poor conditions without proper medical care. The females are often kept in cages without companionship and forced to produce litter after litter until discarded. Adopting a pet means not giving a dime to these cruel operations.

3. You'll pay less. When you adopt a pet, the cost of spay/neuter, first vaccinations, and sometimes even microchipping is included in the adoption price. Depending on the animal, you may also save on housebreaking and training expenses.