Get Your Pet is the online pet adoption community where people who want to adopt a pet connect with people who need to rehome a dog or cat. Adopters search and connect with Guardians directly to make a home-to-home adoption that works for them.
Get Your Pet (getyourpet.com) has 449 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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Pet Services
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2026
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We wanted to adopt a kitten and ended up with 5! Found great homes for all, including the one I kept. Still in touch with previous owner. Easy site to use, no pushy pet owners, friendly and reasonably priced. Using site now to find a dog!!
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spirithing K.
I thought this place was legit
I thought this place was legit, until I saw some scamming. Someone put a 1 month old Yorkie named Bella and then another photo named Nina and Bella guardian. I sent two emails to alert the responsible party and it is still on the site. Be very careful. They probably want emails to sell or more .
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Jet
I just wish a had a dog that listens to…
I just wish a had a dog that listens to me
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New Dog M.
Incredible dog for us, just be careful
We got an incredible dog and he has been with us for two weeks now. Overall we are happy to have found our lovable family member. We were lucky he was up-to-date on all shots, healthy, and we were given many supplies by the previous guardian.
We started looking for a pet on this website in July of 2020 when everyone on the planet was looking for one. We talked with 23 families over the course of eight months until we finally found a match for our family. It took a long time, but ultimately, we ended up with a great dog.
So here's why I knocked off a star:
I don't quite understand why they charge ($99) --it sounds reasonable compared to shelter costs, but I understand why shelters charge money. They have employees to pay, physical space to pay, food and supplies.
Also, and THIS IS IMPORTANT a shelter will ensure all of the animals get vaccinations, are microchipped, are neuter/spayed, and are healthy (having spent time with a foster from shelter) before you adopt! GetYourPet does not do any of that...and if fact, if you read other reviews you will see that people have ended up spending quite a bit to return the pet to health.
The only service they provide is the website itself (which costs money to maintain (but it is a very clunky interface) and answer email questions (which is very slow or not at all). In addition, they make money through advertising on the website.
So I don't understand the need to charge $99 -- again, it sounds like a bargain, but what are they providing for that?
They say they offer a "legal" adoption, but rehoming agreements can easily found online. The wellness checks from their network of vets generally offer the "wellness" check at a discounted rate anyway (much less than $99). PetValue coupons are useless because they have gone out of business, and the Rover coupons offered are available to anyone.
So again, what are you getting for the $99?
Most frustrating is that there is no way to speak to anyone --only email and in my case the interface was so clunky that I was unable to communicate with the guardian (after we had agreed to meet again to exchange the dog) because the guardian had suspended the account (she was getting bombarded with requests). I wrote customer service and never got a response back. Luckily the guardian opened the account again to communicate with me so we could finalize the adoption.
Again, overall we were grateful for this site and it definitely was an easier process than going through a long shelter application/interview process. It was also great to know the previous guardian and to be able to remain in touch with an "open" adoption!
If you are considering this site, go for it. Just be sure to do your homework and understand what you are getting yourself into. A shelter will ensure the dog is neutered and has all shots--you won't have that guarantee here.
One last tip--I suggest you insist on meeting up with the owner in a public place. This will allow you to see the dog in an environment where they might not be as comfortable. I would recommend asking to take the dog for walk (with the guardian). Go with a list of questions and ask them to provide you the previous vet records. You will learn a lot through the vet records.
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Caroline
Giving 3 stars because I ended up with my best friend…
Giving 3 stars because I ended up with a best friend.
This service is much more convenient than most. A lot of pet adoption services have become too expensive and selective for many potential adopters. When I found this one I was really excited.
Here was the catch, for me. When I adopted my dog, he was not up to date on his shots and had a skin condition. He also was underweight. When I met him, I could see he was underweight and missing some fur but I took him anyway - I couldn’t leave him. I could tell the little guy had been well cared for at some point. The toys and supplies given to me were top shelf, and his teeth and nails were in good condition. Maybe his health just fell to the wayside for the past year. However, I did end up paying upwards of $1,000 in vet fees to get him up to date on his shots and medicated for his skin.
Once his health issues were resolved, it was all smooth sailing. He really is a perfect dog and wonderful companion, and I am very lucky to have him in my life.
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R L.
Worst website for adoption
Worst website ever if you are trying to rehome a pet! The site kept booting me off so when I got messages I wasn’t able to go back and read them. When I got in contact with their support group (which is through email. No live representatives) After sending four emails no one got back to me!!! So their might have been some wonderful people looking to adopt my kitty and I could not even get to them. It’s was so upsetting and frustrating. I would not recommend this site at all!
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Jessica
What an amazing experience
What an amazing experience! I found the most adorable, loving and gentle dog I could imagine. This site is really an incredible place to put homes and animals together. I am very grateful to everyone who contributes to it! <3