Adoption Websites
Are you ready to adopt your forever dog friend? These dog adoption websites are easy to use and make it convenient to find a dog to adopt. Many shelters and rescues will use multiple sites, so I recommend choosing one website and stick with it.
There are not as many dogs that need to be adopted today because of COVD-19, so I would check the sites as often as you can. Adopting a dog is a huge decision and should come with a lot of research.
Below is a list of some of the largest dog adoption websites.
Adopt a Pet is powered by Purina, Petco Foundation and Bayer. What I like so much about their website is you can search for rescues by location. The only problem is that it does not list every rescue available.
Key Benefits of Adopt-a-Pet Website
Search by location, breed, age, sex, and size
Search for shelters and rescues by location
Ability to set up and receive updated pet alerts via email
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/
If you really have your heart set on getting a purebred dog, you can still adopt! There are so many rescues that specialize in a particular breed. The American Kennel Club has a helpful resource to search for the breed you are interested in.
*Note that all-breed rescues usually have limited purebred dogs available, and have stricter adoption process and requirements. You will need to be patient to find the dog you want.
Puppyfinder.com
Looking for a first puppy? PuppyFind could be a resource for you. With over 100,000 active sale agents representing over 50,000 puppies, PuppyFind is well sourced with canine pals and agents who are looking to find forever homes for their pups. PuppyFind gives users a simple and easy way to research, search and find the right puppy match.
PetFinder
Petfinder is one of the original pet adoption websites. It’s the site we used to find our dog JJ many years ago. PetFinder is nation-wide and your selection of dogs to adopt is going to be huge. With the ability to narrow down your search by location, breed, age, sex, and size you should be able to find your right dog to adopt!
Just beware that although PetFinder makes it easy for you to search for your perfect dog to adopt, and they do screen the rescues and shelters, it would be impossible for them research each one to the extent that you should.
Key Benefits of PetFinder Website
Search by location, breed, age, sex, and size
Search for shelters and rescues by location
Shelters and Rescues limited pre-screened by PetFinder Foundation
PetSmart Charities
https://www.petsmartcharities.org/
Obviously, this is a PetSmart company. PetSmart hosts special adoption events at their retail locations so you will be adopting these dogs directly from the local rescue organization, not PetSmart. There are a select few PetSmart stores that have adoption centers inside their stores.
Key Benefits of PetSmart Charities Website
Search by location, breed, age, sex, and size
Search for shelters and rescues by location
Ability to set up and receive updated pet alerts via email
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