May 20th

By Mutt Mulligan

Pet Adoptions Made Easy

We found this great pet adoption tool that puts you in touch with possible pets that really, truly need a home at shelters and adoption organizations across the country.  Have you been thinking about taking a pet in – perhaps even a dog like TurfMutt?

Here’s a little more information on Petfinder and then try it out if you are seeking a loving pet:

Petfinder is an online, searchable database of animals who need homes. It is also a directory of more than 13,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Organizations maintain their own home pages and available-pet databases.

Our mission

To use Internet technology and the resources it can generate to:

1. Increase public awareness of the availability of high-quality adoptable pets
2. Increase the overall effectiveness of pet adoption programs across North America to the extent that the euthanasia of adoptable pets is eliminated
3. Elevate the status of pets to that of family member

From the comfort of their personal computers, pet lovers can search for a pet that best matches their needs. They can then reference a shelter’s Web page and discover what services it offers. Petfinder also includes classified ads, discussion forums and a library of animal welfare articles.

Petfinder is updated DAILY.