AdoptAPet API

Animals / API Key Intermediate HTTPS CORS
Varies by plan (check documentation)

Overview

AdoptAPet provides pet adoption listings including breed, age, location, and photos. Beginners can use it to build pet adoption search apps or find shelter animals near a location.

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Beginner Tip

You must request an API key directly from AdoptAPet; no self-serve signup exists. Email their team and expect a few days wait.

Available Data

AdoptAPet data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "name": "AdoptAPet",
  "data": "AdoptAPet-specific information and attributes",
  "source": "AdoptAPet"
}

Field Reference

id Unique identifier for the pet listing
name Name given to the pet at the shelter
breed Breed or mix of the animal
age Approximate age category such as baby, young, adult, or senior
photo_url URL of the primary photo for the pet

Implementation Example

const url = "https://www.adoptapet.com/public/apis/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized Missing or invalid API key in request
Include your key as a query parameter: ?key=YOUR_API_KEY
Empty results Region or species filter returns no matching pets
Broaden your search radius or remove breed/species filters
CORS error in browser API is not designed for direct browser calls
Proxy requests through a small backend such as Node/Express or a serverless function

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 0/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 17/20
✓ Reliability 0/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS YES
Category Animals
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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