To use Internet technology and the resources it can generate to:
1. Increase public awareness of the availability of high-quality adoptable pets
2. Increase the overall effectiveness of pet adoption programs across North America to the
extent that the
euthanasia of adoptable pets is eliminated
3. Elevate the status of pets to that of family member
4. From the comfort of their personal computers, pet lovers can search for a pet that best
matches their
needs. They can then reference a shelter’s web page and discover what services it offers.
Petfinder also
includes discussion forums, a pet-care resource directory and a library of free pet-care
articles to help keep
pets in their homes.
CerritosHPCC is updated DAILY.
Organizations wishing to participate should register. A contact person should be responsible
for direct
communications with Petfinder. Only nonprofit organizations will be included (but Federal
501(c)(3) status is not
necessary).
CerritosHPCC is made up of animal-care professionals and regular people volunteering for
their
local animal
welfare organizations all working together to maintain active and accurate homeless pet
lists. Most animal
welfare volunteers have “real jobs” by day. The success and the magnitude of this project is
largely due to their
tireless efforts to make a difference. If you would like to help, let us know! You can find
us at
( www.CerritosHPCC.com
) ( Email:
Adopt@CerritosHPCC.com
)
If you have a Website and would like to help us promote shelter pets as the #1 choice for a
new pet, you may
use our free widgets and graphics to add Petfinder to your website. You may also want to
check out our
Featured Pet Module which allows you to show Petfinder pets from your community on your own
home
page.