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Access Paws Source's pet care data, scheduling, and veterinary records programmatically. Request your keys, read the docs, and start building.

API Overview

Our RESTful API provides secure, rate-limited access to pet profiles, appointment booking, nutrition plans, and real-time health metrics.

🔑 Authentication

OAuth 2.0 & API Key authentication. Keys are scoped by environment (sandbox/production) and access level.

📊 Rate Limits

Configurable quotas per tier. Webhook support for real-time events without polling.

🔒 Security & Compliance

SOC 2 Type II certified. HIPAA-aligned data handling for veterinary records. Mandatory TLS 1.2+.

How to Get Started

Four simple steps to integrate Paws Source into your application.

Step 01

Submit Request

Fill out the form below with your use case and organization details.

Step 02

Verify Identity

Complete email verification and optional business validation.

Step 03

Generate Keys

Access your dashboard to create scoped API keys & webhooks.

Step 04

Build & Ship

Use our SDKs, CLI tools, and sandbox environment to test.

Request API Access

Approved requests typically receive keys within 24 hours. Production access requires business verification.

Full Name *

Work Email *

Organization / Project *

Target Environment

Primary Use Case *

Website / GitHub (Optional)

I agree to the Developer Terms of Service, Rate Limit Policy, and Data Usage Guidelines. I understand that keys are non-transferable and tied to my identity.

Rate Limits & Tiers

Transparent pricing and usage caps. Upgrade anytime from your dashboard.

Tier	Requests / min	Requests / day	Webhooks	Support
Developer (Free)	60	5,000	✅	Community
Growth	300	50,000	✅	Email & Chat
Enterprise	Custom	Unlimited	✅ + Deduplication	Dedicated Slack & AM

Authentication Example

Include your API key in the Authorization header. All endpoints require HTTPS.


# cURL Example: Fetch Pet Profile
curl -X GET https://api.pawssource.com/v2/pets/{pet_id} \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_7f3k9x..." \
  -H "X-Request-ID: req_a1b2c3d4" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Response
{
  "id": "pet_8x7k2m",
  "name": "Luna",
  "species": "canine",
  "status": "active",
  "next_vet_appointment": "2025-09-15T10:00:00Z"
}