petfinder.com operates primarily as a marketplace, focusing on pet adoption. Petfinder is an online, searchable database of animals who need homes. It connects potential adopters with animal shelters and rescue groups across North America, facilitating pet adoption and providing pet care resources. It is operated by Petfinder.com, a subsidiary of Nestlé Purina PetCare.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases, providing a broader range of services.
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petfinder.com is a well-established platform operated by Petfinder.com. Top 10,000 global website, 28 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
While petfinder.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
petfinder.com allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
petfinder.com hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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"purpose": "marketplace",
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]
},
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"headline": "Online platform connecting pets with adoptive families",
"summary": "Petfinder is an online, searchable database of animals who need homes. It connects potential adopters with animal shelters and rescue groups across North America, facilitating pet adoption and providing pet care resources.",
"operator": "Petfinder.com",
"parent_entity": "Nestlé Purina PetCare",
"topics": [
"pet adoption",
"animal rescue",
"pets",
"shelter animals",
"animal welfare"
]
},
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},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1997-11-24",
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