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Want to bring home a new pet? Adopt a Pet is a free pet adoption site, partnering with 15,000 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada.

We'll help you find the right pet faster with tools like search filters, New Pet Alerts, and adoption advice—so you’re supported from the first search to the first day with your new best friend.

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New to pet adoption? Start here.

Not sure where to start in your adoption journey?

Check out our adoption guidebook – a free resource that includes everything from a printable checklist, shelter interview tips, how to pick the right pet, and even food and treat offers.

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Need to get some questions answered before adopting?

Chat with licensed vets on Kinship – one app for all your pet parent answers. Free for three months, you can ask your questions to an expert directly instead of Googling for confidence.

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