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Petfinder provides access to a comprehensive database of adoptable pets, shelters, and rescue organizations.

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Overview

Create Account

Sign up for a Petfinder account.

Get API Key

Generate your Petfinder API key.

Connect to Create

Add your API key to Create’s secrets.

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Account Creation

1

Visit Petfinder's Website

Go to petfinder.com/developer and click “Sign Up” in the top right corner.
2

Choose Signup Method

  • Sign up with email/password.
  • Or continue with social media authentication.
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If the website isn’t logging you in properly, please click “Request Elevated Access”.

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Generate API Key

1

Access API Settings

  1. Log in to your Petfinder account.
  2. Navigate to the Developer Settings section in your account settings.
2

Create New API Key

  1. Click “Create API Key.”
  2. Name your key (e.g., “Create Integration”).
  3. Click “Generate.”
3

Copy Your Key

  1. Copy the generated API key.
  2. Store it securely - you won’t be able to see it again.
Keep your API key secure - it grants access to your account data.

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Add to Create Project

1

Add the Integration

  1. In your Create project, type / in chat.
  2. Select “Petfinder” from the menu.
2

Add Your API Key

  1. Paste your API key into “PETFINDER_API_KEY.”
Need new credentials? Regenerate in the Petfinder dashboard.
3

Start Using

You can now use prompts with the integration to access pet adoption data.Example prompts:
  • Find adoptable pets in my area using /Petfinder
  • Get details about a specific pet using /Petfinder
  • Create a pet adoption app with /Petfinder
Petfinder API has rate limits - implement error handling for best reliability.
Example prompt for optimization:
When using /Petfinder, cache the pet details in my database
Your Petfinder integration is ready! Use /Petfinder in chat to access pet adoption data.