Submit the feed once
A feed-based workflow lets Petfinder read current animal data from your rescue software instead of requiring manual edits for every animal.
Listings that stay current
Petfinder automation for rescues that are tired of stale listings.
Keep public animal listings in sync with adoption readiness, photos, species, descriptions, and status changes.
Who this helps
For rescues that want animals visible without making volunteers maintain the same listing twice.
Why rescue teams use it
- Petfinder-compatible feed from rescue records.
- Listings update when animal status changes.
- Public visibility connected to operational readiness.
Operational fit
Built for the work behind every placement.
Reduce stale listings
Adopted, unavailable, or not-yet-ready animals should not remain public because someone forgot to log in elsewhere.
Keep descriptions grounded in records
Photos, species, bios, and public status can come from the same source your team already uses.
Further reading
Guides for rescue management teams.
How-To Guide
How to Automate Your Petfinder Listings
A complete guide to automating Petfinder listings for animal rescue organizations. Learn how JSON feeds work, how to submit your feed URL, and how to eliminate stale listings permanently.
Read guideIndustry InsightWhy Rescue Software Needs an All-Animal Taxonomy
Why species-aware rescue software matters for reptile rescues, rabbit rescues, bird rescues, farm animal sanctuaries, exotics, and mixed-species organizations.
Read guideCommon questions
What rescue leaders usually ask first.
Does Rescue Workflow create a Petfinder feed?
Yes. Rescue Workflow can provide a Petfinder-compatible JSON feed.
Does Petfinder update instantly?
Petfinder controls crawl timing, but a feed keeps your source data ready whenever Petfinder checks it.
Can non-dog and non-cat listings be represented?
Yes. The platform is built around all-animal taxonomy rather than dog/cat-only assumptions.
RW
Bring rescue operations into one connected workflow.
Start with intake, care, applications, contracts, public listings, and reporting that understand animal rescue work.
Start Your Free Trial