PetArchive

How it works

A map of pets. Yours goes on it.

Every pet gets a spot on one big map and a page of its own.

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Explore the map

Zoom in and wander through made-up neighborhoods like Green Valley and Meadowbrook. Pick a pet to visit their page.

The PetArchive map, zoomed in on a neighborhood of pets' photos
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Claim a free spot

Pick an open square, add a photo, your pet’s name, and a few words about them. It’s free. Open the link we email you, and your pet will appear on the map.

The claim form: add a photo, your pet's name and a few words
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Your pet’s page

Your pet has a page of their own, with Updates for photos and stories you share. Visitors can like, share, and leave comments under your updates.

A pet's page with photos, facts, Updates and comments
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Pets looking for a home

Shelters’ adoptable pets are on the map too. You can like and share their pages, or tap Adopt to visit the shelter’s site and learn more. Comments are off on these pages.

An adoptable pet's page with the Adopt button that links to the shelter
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See what’s new

What’s new brings together posts from owners, daily activities like “Who’s this?”, Just adopted, today’s featured pets, celebrations, and cheerful pet videos. Stop by to see what everyone’s sharing.

What's new: posts from owners, daily activities and pet videos
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Stand out, if you’d like

Bigger spot: from $15 for 2×2 to $700 for 10×10; pay just the difference if you go bigger later.
Beacon: $10 for a small light that helps your pet stand out when the map is zoomed far out.
Both are paid once, with nothing monthly.

Upgrade spot: a bigger spot or a beacon

Questions

Is it free?

Yes. Every pet gets a free square on the map and a page of their own; bigger spots and beacons are optional.

Can I move my pet?

Yes, you can move your pet to another open spot once a month.

What happens to adoptable pets?

They stay on the map while the shelter lists them. When they’re adopted, they come off the map.

How do ads work?

Pet services can rent a rectangle on the map for their logo or banner. These ads are paid monthly.

What’s a beacon?

A beacon is a small light that marks your pet when the map is zoomed far out. Hover over it to see their name, or click it to zoom in.

More questions are answered on the Help page.