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.
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
Example 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
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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