Become a Petfinder Member

Welcome! We're excited to help you apply for membership. Let's go over the application process, step by step.

Pro tips to help it go smoothly.

  • Be ready to complete your application in one session.
  • Clear your cache or use an incognito/private browser, and save any written responses off-site, just in case.
1

Confirm Your Eligibility

Before you start your application, review our checklist to see which types of organizations are eligible for membership.

Not Eligible

  • Networking or Referral-Only Groups
  • Pet guardians rehoming their own pet
  • Show or Hobby Breeders
  • Any for-profit pet placement
  • Organizations outside of the United States, Canada, or Mexico
  • Organizations without an adoption contract

Eligible

  • Municipal Public Shelters
  • Private Shelters
  • Rescues with pets in their direct care
  • Veterinary Clinics who rehome pets
2

Review Petfinder Code of Conduct

As animal advocates, we want to make sure pets are kept in a professional, caring environment while awaiting adoption.

REVIEW CODE OF CONDUCT
3

Complete Vet Form

Download and fill out the Veterinary Verification Form (You'll need your local veterinarian's signature) Then email the form toregistration@petfinder.com

Tip: Email the form on the same day you submit your application.

DOWNLOAD VET FORM

Application review can only begin after we receive your completed Vet Form.

4

Locate Your Federal Tax ID Number (if Applicable)

If you are a United States 501(c)(3) charity, or Canada or Mexico charity, you will need your EIN (US), Charitable Number (Canada), or Business Number (Mexico) to complete the application.

U.S. organizations, if you're unsure of your federal 501(c)(3) status, verify that you appear in theU.S. Internal Revenue Service charity search.

5

Start and Complete Your Application

As you complete your application, don't close the tab you're working in; you'll lose all progress (we apologize for the inconvenience).

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We'll be in touch soon!

Once you submit your application, keep up the good work of helping pets find great homes! We'll review your information and get back to you within 3-5 business days.