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BSB-LAN API vs Petfinder

Both are solid Animals APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

BSB-LAN API

BSB-LAN JSON API Specification

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Petfinder

Petfinder is dedicated to helping pets find homes, another resource to get pets adopted

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BSB-LAN API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

Petfinder

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureBSB-LAN APIPetfinder
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Petfinder works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Petfinder supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.

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