Petfinder doesn't cost anything. If it did, we wouldn't pay a dime, and just give up on it.
After being the 1st choice for many years, it became a very bad option for about a year now.
They "updated" the program twice, and the users left with a program full of bugs, with basic options not working, etc.
Even today, i tried to login on my phone to update one post and it didn't work. Only option is to use the incognito screen. That's after 3 or 4 months from their last update.
Try Adopt A pet. We get now days more adopter than from Petfinder.
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Tammy Fabian
Executive Director
Friends For Life Animal Rescue
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2026 11:04 AM
From: Brittany Flynn
Subject: Petfinder - Worth the Yearly Cost?
We use Petpoint and purchase 24watch microchips and we are charged yearly fees to use Petfinder of $1,200.
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Brittany Flynn
Director
Rockingham County Animal Shelter
NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-30-2025 12:15 PM
From: Jenny Vlazny
Subject: Petfinder - Worth the Yearly Cost?
We use Pet Point, as well. We purchase the 24petwatch microchips, so there is no charge for the use of Pet Point either.
Jenny Vlazny
Animal Care and Placement Coordinator
Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control
Thank you for your replies! Hmmm, they are telling us that this fee is from PetPoint and PetPoint is telling us that this is Petfinder's fee....
Original Message:
Sent: 5/30/2025 2:11:00 PM
From: Denise Bouey
Subject: RE: Petfinder - Worth the Yearly Cost?
Thank you for your replies!
Hmmm, they are telling us that this fee is from PetPoint and PetPoint is telling us that this is Petfinder's fee. Which shelter management system do you use?
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Denise Bouey
Director of Animal Outcomes
Maui Humane Society
HI
Original Message:
Sent: 05-30-2025 03:05 AM
From: Jenny Vlazny
Subject: Petfinder - Worth the Yearly Cost?
I'm confused, as well. We are not charged for the use of Petfinder either.
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Jenny Vlazny
Foster Care Coordinator
Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control
IL
Original Message:
Sent: 05-29-2025 04:16 AM
From: Diane Metz
Subject: Petfinder - Worth the Yearly Cost?
Good morning. Petfinder doesn't charge us at all. I'm confused why they're charging you?
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Diane Metz
Board of Directors, Volunteer, and Foster Mom
Orange Street Cats, Inc.
Albany NY