Can I search for specific breeds like 'Golden Retriever' near my ZIP code?

Yes! Use the `list_animals` tool, provide 'Golden Retriever' in the `breed` parameter and your ZIP code in the `location` parameter. Your agent will find all matching dogs in your area.

How do I get the contact information for a shelter that has a pet I'm interested in?

Every animal record returned by `get_animal` includes an `organization_id`. Use the `get_organization` tool with that ID to retrieve the shelter's full address, phone number, and email.

Is there a limit to the search radius?

Yes, Petfinder supports a search radius up to 500 miles from the provided location. You can specify the distance using the `search_nearby_animals` tool.

Petfinder MCP Connector for Claude

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Largest adoptable pet database — search dogs, cats, and organizations via AI.

8 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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Transform how you discover adoptable companions with the Petfinder MCP server. This integration provides your AI agent with real-time access to hundreds of thousands of pets across North America. Your agent can instantly search for specific breeds, filter by location, and retrieve detailed descriptions and metadata for adoptable animals and welfare organizations. Whether you are looking for a new family member or auditing local shelter capacities, your agent acts as a dedicated adoption counselor through natural conversation.

What you can do

Animal Discovery — Search for thousands of adoptable pets by type, breed, location, and status.
Deep Profile Auditing — Fetch complete metadata, descriptions, and contact information for individual animals.
Organization Lookup — List and inspect shelters and animal welfare organizations registered with Petfinder.
Breed Intelligence — Retrieve recognized breeds and specific metadata for various animal types.
Nearby Search — Quickly find animals within a specific radius of any ZIP code or city.

How it works

Subscribe to this server
Enter your Petfinder API Key and API Secret
Start managing your pet discovery from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Prospective Adopters — instantly find pets that match their specific lifestyle and location requirements.
Animal Welfare Researchers — analyze adoption trends and organization metadata across different regions.
Veterinarians & Techs — quickly retrieve breed information and local shelter data for client education.
Community Volunteers — monitor available animals in their area to help with promotion and matching.

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