The Best Pet Adoption Websites

There are many people who are interested in adopting a new pet from a local shelter or rescue group, but don't know where to start looking. There are many websites that help people to find the perfect pet. The best thing about these websites is that a person can narrow down his or her search based on what exactly is wanted in his or her new furry family member. Many of these sites use zip codes to show only local pets that are available for adoption, and often pictures are available of the animal so one can see what it looks like before going to the shelter to find out if this is the perfect pet for you or not.

http://www.petfinder.com One can find any kind of pet that he or she is looking for on this website. Along with cats and dogs, this site includes reptiles, horses, pigs and small and furry animals.

http://www.pets911.com This site features a lost and found section for pets as well as animals that are up for adoption. Endorsed by Animal Planet.

http://www.avianrescue.org Specifically for bird adoption, the shelters are organized by state rather than zip code.

http://www.petharbor.com Covers shelters in Canada and U.S.

http://www.creatures.com/USBR.html Set up by dog breed as well as by state

http://worldanimalnet.org/new.asp Fetures pet adoption resoures worldwide. Endorsed by the UN

Always remember it is always best to spay or neuter your pet to help stop the overpopulation of unwanted animals!