“Petfinder’s mission is to use Internet technology and the resources it can generate to: Increase public awareness of the availability of high-quality adoptable petsIncrease the overall effectiveness of pet adoption programs across North America to the extent that the euthanasia of adoptable pets is eliminated. Elevate the status of pets to that of family member From the comfort of their personal computers, pet lovers can search for a pet that best matches their needs. They can then reference a shelter’s web page and discover what services it offers. Petfinder also includes discussion forums, a pet-care resource directory and a library of free pet-care articles to help keep pets in their homes.”