> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.anything.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Petfinder

> Access pet adoption data and information

Petfinder provides access to a comprehensive database of adoptable pets, shelters, and rescue organizations.

## Overview

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Account" icon="user">
    Sign up for a Petfinder account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get API Key" icon="key">
    Generate your Petfinder API key.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect to Anything" icon="plug">
    Add your API key to Anything's secrets.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Account Creation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit Petfinder's Website">
    Go to [petfinder.com/developer](https://www.petfinder.com/developer) and click "Sign Up" in the top right corner.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/create/VE4G9m6I567_bcO7/images/petfinder/homepage.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VE4G9m6I567_bcO7&q=85&s=8f6d82c78b52e8e3204523fb78b8583c" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="2212" height="1214" data-path="images/petfinder/homepage.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Signup Method">
    * Sign up with email/password.
    * Or continue with social media authentication.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    If the website isn't logging you in properly, please click "Request Elevated Access".

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/create/VE4G9m6I567_bcO7/images/petfinder/requestaccess.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VE4G9m6I567_bcO7&q=85&s=71471c02262b9f69c49f23c5a4fc1b6f" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="2524" height="1306" data-path="images/petfinder/requestaccess.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Generate API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access API Settings">
    1. Log in to your Petfinder account.
    2. Navigate to the Developer Settings section in your account settings.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/create/VE4G9m6I567_bcO7/images/petfinder/settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VE4G9m6I567_bcO7&q=85&s=0fa0650c5ea01facda92578e4a35e711" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="2606" height="1006" data-path="images/petfinder/settings.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create New API Key">
    1. Click "Create API Key."
    2. Name your key (e.g., "Anything Integration").
    3. Click "Generate."

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/create/VE4G9m6I567_bcO7/images/petfinder/apigen.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VE4G9m6I567_bcO7&q=85&s=ba68d44aa4fd831f18dc482c95833ab5" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="1658" height="1098" data-path="images/petfinder/apigen.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy Your Key">
    1. Copy the generated API key.
    2. Store it securely - you won't be able to see it again.

    <Warning>
      Keep your API key secure - it grants access to your account data.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add to Anything project

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the Integration">
    1. In your Anything project, type `/` in chat.
    2. Select "Petfinder" from the menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Your API Key">
    1. Paste your API key into "PETFINDER\_API\_KEY."

    <Tip>
      Need new credentials? Regenerate in the Petfinder dashboard.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Using">
    You can now use prompts with the integration to access pet adoption data.

    Example prompts:

    * `Find adoptable pets in my area using /Petfinder`
    * `Get details about a specific pet using /Petfinder`
    * `Build a pet adoption app with /Petfinder`

    <Warning>
      The Petfinder API has rate limits. If something fails, wait a moment and try again.
    </Warning>

    Example prompt for optimization:

    ```
    When using /Petfinder, save the pet details so they load faster next time
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Your Petfinder integration is ready! Use `/Petfinder` in chat to access pet adoption data.
</Tip>