Cross-organization pet search allows you to discover pets from partner shelters and rescues across the LBC network, all in one unified view. This feature breaks down the barriers between individual organizations so you can find the right pet regardless of which shelter is currently housing them.
Navigate to /pets/cross-org from the LBC navigation menu. This page shows pets from all organizations in the LBC network that have opted into cross-org discovery.
Unlike the standard pet directory (which defaults to your local area), cross-org search displays results from across the entire partner network, making it ideal for:
The cross-org search is powered by LBC's shared pet index. When organizations join LBC, their publicly listed pets are automatically eligible for cross-org discovery unless the organization opts out.
The search works through AI-powered matching that considers:
Cross-org results can be filtered using the same filter panel available in the standard directory:
Additional filters unique to cross-org search:
When you find a pet through cross-org search, the application process works slightly differently:
If the pet is not located near you:
When viewing an individual pet's detail page, the Cross-Org Search Results section shows similar pets from other organizations. This is shown when: