2 - API Key and Access Token Setup

The data is sourced from the PetFinder API Documentation, which provides information about adoptable pets from various organizations. The dataset includes details such as pet names, types, ages, breeds, and adoption statuses. To use the PetFinder API, you need to obtain your API key and API secret from PetFinder. Here's how to get them:

📝 Each user needs to create their own API key and access token as they are unique to each user.

1. Sign up for an account on PetFinder:

   • Visit PetFinder API and click Get an API Key to sign up and create a developer account.

   • Once you sign up - go back to the link above if needed - and then fill out the form

     • Application Name - 'Fill in'

     • Application URL - 'None'

     • Check mark and click Get a Key

   • Now you should have your keys, copy them somewhere for now and keep the window open

   • Once logged in, go to the API Key Management page to see your account and generate your API key and secret.

⚠️ Make sure not to share your API key and secret publicly to avoid unauthorized access.