rescuedogs_search_dogs

Search for rescue dogs available for adoption from European and UK organizations. Returns matching dogs with basic info. Use rescuedogs_get_dog_details for full profiles.

Server Rescuedogs ssatama/rescuedogs-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What rescuedogs_search_dogs does on Rescuedogs

AI agents call rescuedogs_search_dogs to retrieve information from Rescuedogs without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why rescuedogs_search_dogs needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves information about rescue dogs without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward search operation that returns read-only results. No side effects or irreversible actions are possible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Search for rescue dogs available for adoption' and 'Returns matching dogs with basic info'. The verb 'search' and 'returns' indicate data retrieval with no modification.

Questions about rescuedogs_search_dogs

What does the rescuedogs_search_dogs tool do? +

Search for rescue dogs available for adoption from European and UK organizations. Returns matching dogs with basic info. Use rescuedogs_get_dog_details for full profiles. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Rescuedogs MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on rescuedogs_search_dogs? +

Register the Rescuedogs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rescuedogs_search_dogs: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Rescuedogs. Nothing to install.

What risk level is rescuedogs_search_dogs? +

rescuedogs_search_dogs is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit rescuedogs_search_dogs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the rescuedogs_search_dogs rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block rescuedogs_search_dogs completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for rescuedogs_search_dogs. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides rescuedogs_search_dogs? +

rescuedogs_search_dogs is provided by the Rescuedogs MCP server (ssatama/rescuedogs-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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