Things You'll Need
- Adoption contract
- Tax information for non profits
Instructions
Go to www.petfinder.org. This is the official Petfinder website that you will need to access to become a member. You must do this in order to begin your registration process.
Click "become a Petfinder member" from the hover box located at the top toolbar. It is located under the "Animal Shelters" tab. Once you have done this, a new page will pop up with the necessary information to become a member.
Seek the help of your trusted veterinarian. You must provide a letter of reference from your veterinarian, stating that they are aware of your adoption practices and that they provide you with veterinary services.
Provide Petfinder with a copy of your adoption contract. Petfinder will need a copy of your policy before you can be approved as a member. The contract must be mailed to :Petfinder.com Member Registration, P.O. Box 394, Spencer, NY 14883.
Get a copy of your IRS documentation if you are a non-profit organization. In order to list pets on Petfinder, you must not receive money for personal gain. Although you don't have to be registered as non profit, you can not be a breeder or someone who sells animals for profit. The documents required for a non profit organization are the 501(c)3 or state tax-exempt non-profit paperwork. If you do indeed have these, they can also be mailed to: Petfinder.com Member Registration, P.O. Box 394, Spencer, NY 14883.
Fill out the online registration form. After you have compiled all of the above paperwork for mailing, you can proceed to the online registration form and input the required information to become an organization member.
Check your email! Your membership approval, and information for accessing the website will be emailed to you. Once you receive this, you can begin listing your adoptable pets on Petfinder.