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Core values

- **Facilitated Adoptions**: Petfinder has facilitated over 35 million adoptions since its inception, with 1.8 million in the last year alone[4].
- **Support for Shelters and Rescue Groups**: It lists over 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups, significantly aiding these organizations in finding homes for pets[1].
- **Disaster Relief and Emergency Response**: The Petfinder Foundation provides grants and support during natural disasters and emergencies, helping shelters and rescue groups cope with additional pressures[2][3].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By matching pets with suitable homes, Petfinder improves the quality of life for both the pets and their new owners. It also helps reduce the number of pets euthanized due to lack of homes[3].
- **Community Engagement**: The platform engages the community through various programs, such as the "Sponsor a Pet" program, which allows people to support pets even if they cannot adopt them directly[2][3].