PetfinderReviews of petfinder.com

The one star rating of this review is not directed at Petfinder I rate Petfinder five stars for their excellent work in connecting people to the Adoption Agency that have the pet of their choice. However, it is the adoption agency that fails here. On March 25, 2024 I found Petfinder.com because I wanted to adopt a cat . I found a pretty kitten at an adoption agency close to me that advertised on Petfinder. I filled out the application to adopt the kitten I didn't receive any response from the agency , Stray Cat Relief Fund of Philadelphia. I submitted another application to no avail again I never got a response from Stray Cat Relief Fund. This agency posted an open house on Sunday, April 21, 2024 to meet my new pet on their Facebook page I went to the open house and I met my hopeful new pet, she was adorable . However, I was immediately told you "don't qualify , and to get something else". Upon my persistent request to adopt this kitten I was lied to when I was told that we need to call your Vet. To verify all up to date shots on my other cats. We will call you in a few days.I was also told they would be sending me a video about cats. I never got a response from Stray Cat Relief Fund. I believe I was the target of racial discrimination when trying to adopt a kitten. I am an African American woman and the volunteers and employees are Caucasians. THAT'S SAD!

Looked up another reviews and decided to give one for Harrisburg PA. I choose the cat and everyone from family decided we would love to adopt him. Followed the required application etc, and received a call and emai from Jennifer Constance. She informed that my application is in prosess and request to wait.... Okay. 8 days later I am emailing her back about what is going on. She replied right back my boy has been just adopted! These people not just waisting your time, I am hart broken!!! Theire phone auto reply saying that their foster facilities overwhelmed and they are not excepting new pets!!!!!! Not sure how to follow this situation. Looks they stretching time on purpose with ridiculous questions like I am adopting a child!!!!! And after that still not letting you adopt a pet. Heartbroken!!!!!!

If you are looking to rescue a pet, FORGET IT If you are looking to adopt a dog, BUY A PUPPY. I lost count of how many dogs I applied for. Most of the time you do not even get an answer When you do, they put you through answering a questionnaire that you feel you are adopting a human child. If you can survive the questionnaire and send it to them, they turn you down without even the courtesy of telling you why. Actually, one of the pets I applied for is still being showcased online months after I applied and submitted the questionnaire and follow-questions IT IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF YOUR TIME

I applied to a couple of rescues on Petfinder…either I never received a reply from the rescues o received a reply which said if we don’t get back to you within a week you were not a good fit…I applied for an adult or senior toy poodle …I have had toy poodles my entire life and my fur babies all lived long beautiful lives…my last toy poodle , Jack, was almost 18 yrs old and died of kidney disease…I applied 2 times and was turned down each time… only after I inquired and then received one answer out of the two by email…what the heck…oh and I’m retired, home all day and have a fenced yard….ridiculous rescues…seems like they don’t want to let the poor dogs go and like no one is good enough…I still see the same dogs up for adoption after a month….

Petfinder in Columbus Ohio. Chatty Cathy specifically. My wife went through the interview process, then drove 2 hour to visit the kitty. The facilitator (Mirna) treated her like crap. Way to intrusive. But my wife answered all her questions because we really wanted another cat. We just lost ours after 15 years. These type of people are not looking out for the best interest of these animals. Many great homes are being denied or alienated because of their process. Stay away from this organization.

Trying to get information about adopting. And they want your life history and then you can't even log on to their site or make an account. You would you think they would make it a little bit easier. we have cats and my I daughter wants a new cat for herself and it is a really dig chore to even sign up to get info. Wath a shame. These animals need a home and you would think you are adopting a new born. That if you even can long on to the site to ask questions.

SCAMMERS! I contacted Petfinders since I was interested in two dogs (Milo & Chevy) they advertised. I went to see the dogs, at the groomers house, and had to wait for Janet the person in charge of the adoption. I waited for almost two hours for Janet to arrive. She told me that the dogs were available and she would bring me the application for adoption to my house the next day. Janet never arrived and when I called her she indicated that she was at the Vet getting the dogs vacintated and would call me back which she never did. I called back later that night and she told me that she was still at the Vet and would call be back in a harsh tone. I called and texted the 772 245-0444 which is the number on their website inquiring about the dogs and they have not returned my calls either. I saw these same dogs on another website. Be aware that something is very wrong with this company.

I think this site goes too far as far as pet adoption sites are concerned. You have to give them way too much personal and pet history. A potential agency may contact you and give you the riot act saying that don't have any idea how to take care of your animals when you have had animals over 30 years. Plus they give vague information on the shelters. I also believe that some of the shelters, don't care for the animals properely, based on my personal experience with this site. I may have to report one of these shelters to animal control for neglect of an animal.