How to Post a Dog on Petfinder

Petfinder is a website that helps people search for dogs and other animals that need a good home. It provides a way for individuals or organizations to post information on lost, found or adoptable dogs. Classified postings are free and run for 14 days. Ads for lost pets run for 180 days. 

1. Visit Petfinder's official website and click "My Account." Log in if you already have an account. If not, fill in the requested information in the "Petfinder Visitor Registration" box. Click "Submit" to complete your registration.


2. Click "Classifieds" at the top of the screen. Choose "Post Free Pet Classifieds."


3. Type your email address, full name, phone number and address in the boxes provided for contact information. You do not have to include your phone number if you prefer not to have it posted with the ad.


4. Select the type of listing you want. Choices include "Lost Pet," "Found Pet," "Pet for Adoption" and "I Would Like to Adopt a Pet." 


5. Fill in the "Pet Information" section. Select "Dog" then choose a dominant and secondary breed. Choose the dominant breed that the dog most closely resembles for mixed breeds. Select the dog's size, age and gender. Provide as much information about the dog as possible by marking the appropriate boxes, such as "Pet is Not Good With Kids" and "Pet is House Trained."


6. Type a description of the dog in the box provided. For dogs that are lost or found, give as much detail as possible on the dog's physical appearance. Include any special markings, unusual coloration or physical characteristics, such as a bent ear, that will help make the dog easier to identify. 


7. Select an image file from your computer if you want to include a photo of the dog. This can help reunite a lost or found dog with the owner and is helpful for dogs that are being put up for adoption. 


8. Click "Submit" when you're done completing the classified ad.