PETFINDER.COM

PETFINDER.COM

Fast facts

The online database was created about 11 years ago for homeless pets and has facilitated roughly 15 million adoptions. The Web site:

Tries to end euthanasia of adoptable pets.

Allows potential adopters to enter search criteria for the type of pet they want.

Provides a list in return that ranks pets in proximity to the ZIP code entered.

Has a search engine that lets people look for a pet based on type of animal, age, size and gender.

Lists pets that can be adopted, including dogs, cats, horses, birds and reptiles.

Posts information regarding about 261,300 adoptable pets and 11,231 adoption groups.

Source: Petfinder.com