Petfinder
Every adoptable animal in a hundred thousand shelters, searchable by postcode, which is dangerous browsing after 11pm.
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How to get the most from it
Petfinder sits in The Wholesome Web under Unwind, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome and useful.
About this category: Animals, kindness, compliments from strangers and pages built purely to improve your afternoon. No irony anywhere on this list.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Something kind-hearted
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Petfinder: quick answers
Is Petfinder free?
Yes. Petfinder is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Petfinder?
No. You can use Petfinder without signing up for anything.
Does Petfinder work on a phone?
Yes. Petfinder works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Petfinder safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Petfinder take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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