Abington Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Big Ginger, Cry Baby, Donna & More

Want to add to your family and make a positive impact on the Abington community at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many animal shelters are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.

Across Pennsylvania, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for an adorable new fur child is at Furry Tales International Rescue Team, where Donna the dog is waiting patiently, or another local animal shelter. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Big Ginger, a Tabby up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

  • Name: Big Ginger
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Whiskers Of Love Cat Rescue And Sanctuary, Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Tabby
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Hi, I’m Ginger! I lived on the street for three years and me and my friend Cry Baby were being…” Learn more

  • Name: Cry Baby
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Whiskers Of Love Cat Rescue And Sanctuary, Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Hi, my name is Cry Baby. I used to have a home until my old family moved away and left…” Learn more

  • Name: Donna
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Furry Tales International Rescue Team, Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet fun and sweet Donna! Just looking at that super long tongue of hers should brighten your day! Donna had…” Learn more

  • Name: Grace Talbot- bluetick beauty
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Wags Rescue And Referral, Horsham, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bluetick Coonhound
  • Description: “1/21/2021 Meet Grace Talbot. Grace is a beautiful Bluetick coonhound. She is about 2 years old. She has been vaccinated…” Learn more

  • Name: Snoopy Talbot- cute beagle-ADOPTION PENDING
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Wags Rescue And Referral, Horsham, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Beagle
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “1/21/2021 Meet Snoopy Talbot. He is an adorable 1 year old mini beagle. He was found as a stray and…” Learn more

  • Name: Becky Talbot- ADOPTION PENDING
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Wags Rescue And Referral, Horsham, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “1/22/2021 Meet Becky Talbot. She is a 1 year old female beagle. She was found as a stray in Georgia…” Learn more

  • Name: Ruger Talbot- handsome hound
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Wags Rescue And Referral, Horsham, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “1/21/2021 Meet Ruger Talbot. He is a 2 year old walker hound (redtick coonhound mix). He has been vaccinated and…” Learn more

  • Name: Hannah Talbot – Sweet baby
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Wags Rescue And Referral, Horsham, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound P
    it Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “01/27/21 Introducing Hannah Talbot!!!This sweet girl arrived from Georgia a couple of weeks ago. She was very pregnant when she…” Learn more

  • Name: Wilbur
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Lil wrinkly, crinkly naked dogs are my fave. Wilbur’s skin is improving greatly now that he’s gotten some good vet…” Learn more

  • Name: Katie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Katie is an absolute angel baby of a young pup. She is sweet, doing great with her training, SUPER playful,…” Learn more

  • Name: Sarge
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Welcome Sarge! This big ole blockhead has quite the personality! He’s silly and snuggly and at 3 years old he’s…” Learn more

  • Name: Val
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Val is a 2-3 year old spayed female pittie. She’s a small low rider with tiny little legs and is…” Learn more

  • Name: Bear
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Meet Bear. His family used him to breed and then kicked him out in the streets to fend for himself….” Learn more

  • Name: Sasha
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Description: “Sashi is about 2-3 years old. Her personality is very sweet. She is a huge cuddle bug/snuggler but also LOVES…” Learn more

  • Name: Becky
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Becky with the good hair! Becky is your basic blonde girl but she’s also like a really sweet one. She’s…” Learn more

  • Name: Wendy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Oh yay! Welcome Wendy! She’s a 2 year old, dog friendly low rider that is super duper happy. She is…” Learn more

  • Name: Tony
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: KitKat
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Groot
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
  • Description: “Groot ACCT-A-59537 Intake: Owner Surrender (Bit the wife) Age: 4Y Sex: Male Altered: Yes Medical Observation: 1/24 (Vet Check)– Apparently…” Learn more

  • Name: Ms Kim
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Loki
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Loki ACCT-A-82851 Intake Type: Owner Surrender Sex: Male Altered: Yes Age: 2Y 1M Medical Observation: Fully Vaccinated Behavior Observation: (1/25)…” Learn more

  • Name: Sor Juana Ines
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Sor Juana Ines ACCT-A-82366 Intake Reason: (1/9) Stray Sex: Female Age: 4Y (estimated) Altered: Unknown Medical Observation: 1/9 (Intake Exam)…” Learn more

  • Name: Princess
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “1/24 6:36PM Foster: Alysabeth Santos Pick up Date & Time (or pending transport): 1/26 at 12PM Checked In : yes…” Learn more

  • Name: Odyssey
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Odyssey ACCT-A-82677 Intake Type: Stray (APO Pickup) Sex: Male Age: Senior Altered: No *FIV+* ** $80 in Pledges for the…” Learn more

  • Name: Banner
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Banner ACCT-A-60955 Intake Type: (1/26) Owner Surrender – Aggression to animals Sex: Male Altered: Yes Age: 4Y 2M Medical Observation:…” Learn more

  • Name: Quiee
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Gabanna
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Logan
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Rocky
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Rocky ACCT-A-71911 Intake Type: (1/26) Owner Surrender – not enough time; (8/1) Stray Sex: Male Altered: Yes Age: 1Y 2M…” Learn more

  • Name: Pepper
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Griselda
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
  • Learn more

  • Name: South
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: MooMoo
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “MooMoo +5 ACCT-A-70375 Intake Reason: Stray- Public Drop Off Medical Observations: Mom and 5 neonates. Seemingly healthy Behavior Observations: Mom…” Learn more

  • Name: Butch
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Black Labrador Retriever
  • Learn more

  • Name: Tinsel
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Tinsel ACCT-A-82719 Intake Type: Stray (abandoned outside shelter in a bag) Sex: Female Altered: Yes Age: 7Y (estimated) Medical Observation:…” Learn more

  • Name: Ace
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Ace ACCT-A-82311 Intake: Owner/Guardian Surrender (Aggression to Animals) Age: 9M Sex: Male Altered: No Medical Observation: 1/21 (Vet Check) –The…” Learn more

  • Name: Candy Girl
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Candy Girl ACCT-A-83195 Intake Type: Stray – APO Pickup Sex: Female Altered: No Age: ~2Y Medical Observation:1/25 (Per Vet Staff)-…” Learn more

  • Name: Meeko
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Meeko ACCT-A-79109 Bio: Hello, my name is Meeko and I am just over a year old. I have the most…” Learn more

  • Name: Shyann
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Shyann ACCT-A-82843 Intake Reason: Found stray with another dog Sex: Female Age: 3 years Altered: No Medical: Fully vaccinated. No…” Learn more

  • Name: Johnni May
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Johnni May ACCT-A-83216 Intake: Stray Age: 10M Sex: Female Altered: Yes Medical Observation: 1/26 (Vet Check)– Young previ
    ously spayed DSH,…” Learn more

  • Name: Capone
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Capone ACCT-A-81142 Hi Friends! My name is Capone and I am a 3 year old 60 pound hunk, and cannot…” Learn more

  • Name: Eve
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Eve ACCT-A-81142 Intake Type: Police Dropoff Sex: Female Altered: No Age: 1Y Personality: Hi I’m Eve! I found myself in…” Learn more

  • Name: Bro
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Bro ACCT-A-81665 Intake Type: Return (1/06), Stray (12/28) Sex: Male Age: 1Y (estimated) Altered: yes **VIDEOS** Bro knows sit —https://youtu.be/rWBiUo1lrHA…” Learn more

  • Name: Miguel
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Miguel ACCT-A-82590 Intake Reason: Stray Sex: Male Age: 2 1/2Y Altered: Yes *FIV+* Medical Observation: 1/26 (Vet Check)– Adult male…” Learn more

  • Name: Buster
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Buster ACCT-A-79737 Intake Type: (1/21/21) Returned (Aggression towards smaller animals) (12/28/20) Adopted (12/17/20) Return ( Buster and resident cat do…” Learn more

  • Name: Doby
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Doby ACCT-A-82826 Intake Reason: Stray Sex: Female Age: 4Y Altered: No Personality: Doby is an adorable pocket sized girl who’s…” Learn more

  • Name: Nino
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Nino ACCT-A-79871 Intake Reason: Owner Surrender (Bite Incident) Sex: Male Age: 4 years Altered: No Meet Nino! This timid boy…” Learn more

  • Name: Little Miss Snippy Pants
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Tribbles Rabbit Rescue, Philadelphia, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Netherland Dwarf
  • Description: “Little Miss Snippy is a very special bunny who needs some extra love and care. She has a feisty attitude…” Learn more

  • Name: Neil
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Tales Inc, PO Box 165, Warminster, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Neil came to Cat Tales from another rescue that took him in from a colony when they realized how sweet…” Learn more

  • Name: Meep
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Tales Inc, PO Box 165, Warminster, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meep has a heart on her nose! Do we
    need to say anything else? Ok, well, just in case you…” Learn more

  • Name: Yahtzee
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Tales Inc, PO Box 165, Warminster, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Soft as cashmere and sweet as candy, Yahtzee is a 5-year-old boy who is a gentle soul. Yahtzee was rescued…” Learn more

  • Name: Cara Mia
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Tales Inc, PO Box 165, Warminster, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Cara Mia lived with the same wonderful owner since she was just a kitten. And although Cara Mia was great…” Learn more

  • Name: FEEBIE
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Susans Cats And Kittens, Churchville, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, British Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “FEEBIE and GOOSE were surrendered by their owner who could no longer care for them. They are approximately 8 years…” Learn more

  • Name: GOOSE
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Susans Cats And Kittens, Churchville, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, British Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “FEEBIE and GOOSE were surrendered by their owner who could no longer care for them. They are approximately 8 years…” Learn more

  • Name: SWEETIE PIE
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Susans Cats And Kittens, Churchville, PA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby Extra-Toes Cat / Hemingway Polydactyl Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Will you just look at those beautiful eyes! And that gorgeous face! SWEETIE PIE is the sweetest, happiest kitty we…” Learn more