Petfinder Connector for AI agents.

Q: Can I search for specific breeds like 'Golden Retriever' near my ZIP code?

Yes! Use the listanimals tool, provide 'Golden Retriever' in the breed parameter and your ZIP code in the location parameter. Your agent will find all matching dogs in your area.

Q: How do I get the contact information for a shelter that has a pet I'm interested in?

Every animal record returned by getanimal includes an organizationid. Use the getorganization tool with that ID to retrieve the shelter's full address, phone number, and email.

8 live capabilities

Find adoptable pets and local animal shelters across North America.

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Why people use Petfinder

Petfinder for Real-Time Animal Adoption Data

This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. Just ask for a 'golden retriever in Austin' and the agent pulls the live data directly into your chat. You get a curated list of actual animals ready for homes in seconds.

What Vinkius changes

You get direct, real-time access to the Petfinder database through your AI client.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Finding a specific breed in a distant city

A user wants a 'friendly senior dog' in Chicago.
Real-world use case 02

Mapping regional shelter capacity

A researcher needs to know how many shelters are in a specific county.
Real-world use case 03

Promoting local cat availability

A volunteer wants to see what breeds of cats are available in a nearby city.

Complete set · 8capabilities

The complete Petfinder capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Petfinder.

Capability set01 / 02

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Petfinder.

01 Capability
Get animal
Get details for a specific animal. It pulls the full profile, including descriptions and contact info.
02 Capability
Get organization
Get organization details. Use this to find out how to contact a particular shelter or rescue group.
03 Capability
List organizations
List animal welfare organizations. This helps you find legitimate shelters and rescue groups.
04 Capability
List animal types
List available animal types. It provides a quick overview of the various species and categories you can search.

Capability set02 / 02

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Petfinder.

05 Capability
Search nearby animals
Search for animals near a location. This is perfect for finding local pets quickly using a city or ZIP code.
06 Capability
Get animal type
Get details for an animal type. It helps your agent understand the categories available in the database.
07 Capability
List animals
List adoptable animals. This shows every pet currently ready for a new home.
08 Capability
List breeds
List breeds for an animal type. Use this to see all recognized varieties for a category like dog.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Petfinder to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Petfinder from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vlPphefjZJfgGLE3cv27cl2EskOkeoUmrMxfpsXO/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Petfinder, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Petfinder for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vlPphefjZJfgGLE3cv27cl2EskOkeoUmrMxfpsXO/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Petfinder URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Petfinder in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "petfinder": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vlPphefjZJfgGLE3cv27cl2EskOkeoUmrMxfpsXO/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Petfinder

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Petfinder, help me...". 8 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "petfinder": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vlPphefjZJfgGLE3cv27cl2EskOkeoUmrMxfpsXO/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Petfinder

Ask Copilot: "Using Petfinder, help me...". 8 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "petfinder": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vlPphefjZJfgGLE3cv27cl2EskOkeoUmrMxfpsXO/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Petfinder

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Petfinder, help me...". 8 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "petfinder": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vlPphefjZJfgGLE3cv27cl2EskOkeoUmrMxfpsXO/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Petfinder

Ask Cline: "Using Petfinder, help me...". 8 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add petfinder --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vlPphefjZJfgGLE3cv27cl2EskOkeoUmrMxfpsXO/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Petfinder

Ask Claude: "Using Petfinder, show me...". 8 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Petfinder can move forward.

Built around the request

The person who wants to find a specific breed of dog in a different state without opening fifty tabs. The researcher trying to map out shelter capacities across a whole region. The volunteer who needs to know exactly what's available in their zip code to help with local promotions.

Prospective Adopters

Finding a pet that fits their specific lifestyle and location without the headache of manual searching.

Animal Welfare Researchers

Analyzing adoption trends and organization metadata across different regions.

Veterinarians

Quickly retrieving breed information and local shelter data to educate clients.

Community Volunteers

Monitoring available animals in their area to help with promotion and matching.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

Gingr

Retrieve pet owner profiles, track reservations, and oversee check-ins via AI agents with Gingr.

View Connector

02 3 capabilities

ZooAnimals

Access a comprehensive database of zoo animals—retrieve random species, filter by type, and inspect specific animal details directly from your AI agent.

View Connector

03 10 capabilities

MoeGo

Manage your pet care business via MoeGo. track appointments, pets, and customers directly from your AI agent.

View Connector

04 9 capabilities

The Cat

Access the world's largest collection of cat images, search by breed, and manage your favorites or votes directly from your AI agent.

View Connector

05 3 capabilities

Dog CEO

Universal dog intelligence engine. get random dog images and breed data via AI.

View Connector

06 3 capabilities

Pet Senior Care Planner

Identify pet life stages and generate customized veterinary and lifestyle protocols.

View Connector

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Petfinder connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Petfinder.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Petfinder MCP find pets in my specific neighborhood?

Yes, it uses location data to find animals near any ZIP code or city you specify. This makes it easy to find local pets without searching through national listings.

Does Petfinder MCP work for all types of pets?

It covers a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, and other small furry friends. You can filter by type to see exactly what is available.

Can I use Petfinder MCP to find shelter contact info?

Yes, your agent can pull the names and details of registered welfare organizations. This allows you to get contact info quickly for any group in the database.

Is the data from Petfinder MCP updated in real-time?

Yes, the Connector connects to the live database so you see current availability. This ensures you don't waste time looking at pets that have already been adopted.

Can I use Petfinder MCP to research specific breeds?

You can pull recognized breed data and specific metadata for various animal types. This is great for education or for finding a pet that fits a specific breed standard.

Can I search for specific breeds like 'Golden Retriever' near my ZIP code?

Yes! Use the list_animals capability, provide 'Golden Retriever' in the breed parameter and your ZIP code in the location parameter. Your agent will find all matching dogs in your area.

How do I get the contact information for a shelter that has a pet I'm interested in?

Every animal record returned by get_animal includes an organization_id. Use the get_organization capability with that ID to retrieve the shelter's full address, phone number, and email.

Is there a limit to the search radius?

Yes, Petfinder supports a search radius up to 500 miles from the provided location. You can specify the distance using the search_nearby_animals capability.

One connection away

Give your agent a direct line to Petfinder.

Connect Petfinder once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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Petfinder for Real-Time Animal Adoption Data

You get direct, real-time access to the Petfinder database through your AI client.

Finding a specific breed in a distant city

Mapping regional shelter capacity

Promoting local cat availability

Get animal

Get organization

List organizations

List animal types

Search nearby animals

Get animal type

List animals

List breeds

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Petfinder

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Petfinder

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Petfinder

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Petfinder

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Petfinder

Prospective Adopters

Animal Welfare Researchers

Veterinarians

Community Volunteers

Gingr

ZooAnimals

MoeGo

The Cat

Dog CEO

Pet Senior Care Planner

Give your agent a direct line to Petfinder.