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Setting up a scheduled import

To set up RescueGroups.org will import your pet data for you, as a one-time import.  If you'd like to setup an automatic/scheduled import of your animal data via FTP, please see the the chapter, Importing animal data article.into your account.

One-time import

Please note that you can also export your pets from Petfinder or PetPoint to be imported into RescueGroups.org (one-time manual import).  Please see the following User Guide articles for related information and instructions:Add pets from Petfinder (one-time import)
Add pets from PetPoint (one-time import)The section mentioned above also has that information. 

Tip

We've created a very simple Excel spreadsheet that might help you with your animal data file format.  It's meant to be a help Use it if you need RescueGroups.org to do a one-time quick import (not regular FTP upload) of your animal information.  Do not use this file if you are building a CSV file to FTP to us -- instead, use the information in this User Guide including the following data and fields informationguide. See the chapter, Supported animal import fields. Learn more about the   sample animal data files herein the chapter, Using the sample animal data file.

Download the sample data file: AnimalImport.xlsx
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