Acton Pets Who Need A Home: Rod, Howdy, Peggy & More

Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the Acton community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters in Acton and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.

Across Massachusetts, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located not too far from you. In the search for an adorable new family pet, consider looking around at a local shelter like Save A Dog, where P Kittens the cat is waiting patiently. 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.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, you might like Rod, a Pit Bull Terrier up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats 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: Rod
Species: Dog
Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “Rod is a happy boy who is looking for his forever home. He is alittle over 6 months old and…” Learn more

Name: Howdy
Species: Dog
Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Smooth Fox Terrier Jack Russell Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Howdy has lived his whole life on and off a chain without shelter until our partners in Louisiana stepped in….” Learn more

Name: Peggy
Species: Cat
Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Peggy is a one year old spayed female cat who is ready for her forever home. She’s small, only 8…” Learn more

Name: Birch
Species: Cat
Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Birch is big male cat who is neutered. He is 3 yrs old, friendly, laid back guy that loves to…” Learn more

Name: P kittens
Species: Cat
Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “The P kittens are are 15 weeks old female kitties who came here in search of a new home. Peggy…” Learn more

Name: Gracie Mae
Species: Dog
Location: Diamond Dogs Rescue, Billerica, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Mastiff Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids
Description: “Meet Gracie Mae….she’s a giant lap dog that wants nothing more than to be cuddled and part of a family…” Learn more

Name: Mac
Species: Dog
Location: Diamond Dogs Rescue, Billerica, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound Rottweiler Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Mac was rescued from a high kill shelter in North Carolina. Taken to the shelter as an intentional stray, he…” Learn more

Name: Lark
Species: Cat
Location: Billerica Cat Care Coalition, P.O. Box 141, North Billerica, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Hi! I am Lark and I was born in 2017. I am a long, black and white neutered male DSH…” Learn more

Name: Zelda
Species: Dog
Location: Pittielove Rescue Inc, Framingham, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. PittieLove Rescue, Inc. a 501c3 orgainization is an…” Learn more

Name: Fergie
Species: Dog
Location: Pittielove Rescue Inc, Framingham, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. PittieLove Rescue, Inc. a 501c3 orgainization is an…” Learn more

Name: Cliff
Species: Dog
Location: Masspaws, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound
Description: “~ THIS IS A COURTESY POST ~ PLZ DO NOT CONTACT MASSPAWS ~ To adopt this special dog, please complete…” Learn more

Name: Ruby
Species: Cat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Ruby is a sweet but shy 10 year old lady, who came into us after her owner passed away. Ruby…” Learn more

Name: Kitty
Species: Cat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Kitty is a 10 year old handsome guy looking for a new home to call his own. Kitty can be…” Learn more

Name: Khaleesi
Species: Dove
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Dove
Description: “Khaleesi is a very lovely young dove that we are estimating to be about 2 years old. She came to…” Learn more

Name: Utah
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Dove
Description: “Meet Utah! She is a very sweet 1 year old guinea pig who just finished her time on pregnancy watch…” Learn more

Name: Bailey
Species: Cat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Bailey is a very sweet and loving 1 year old girl who would make a great addition to any family….” Learn more

Name: John Snow
Species: Dove
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Dove
Description: “John Snow is a young, grey ring neck dove that we are estimating to be about 2 years old. He…” Learn more

Name: Doc
Species: Rat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Rat
Description: “We are so excited to finally introduce our special friend, 6month old Doc! If anyone remembers a few months ago…” Learn more

Name: DaVinci
Species: Cat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Maine Coon
Description: “DaVinci is an 8 year old independent fellow who likes everything to be done on ‘his terms’. Originally, he came…” Learn more

Name: Jeeves
Species: Cat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Meet Jeeves- an active and loving eight year old cat who enjoys people, attention, petting, being held like a baby…” Learn more

Name: Misfit
Species: Cat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Misfit is a very loving 5 year old girl who is bursting with personality. She is one of the more…” Learn more

Name: Flash
Species: Cat
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Flash! This 1 and a half year old boy is looking for his new home. Flash came to the…” Learn more

Name: Schnitzel
Species: Rabbit
Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, New Zealand
Description: “Schnitzel is a young male rabbit who is looking for a new family to come scoop him up and bring…” Learn more

Name: Molly
Species: Dog
Location: All Dog Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 2072, Natick, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Posted: 01/30/21 Molly is a 7 1/2 yr old sweetie who looks like a Lab mix. She is spayed, microchipped…” Learn more

Name: Butterfly and Doodlebug
Species: Cat
Location: Off The Rocks Animal Rescue, Wellesley, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Tiger Mix
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Butterfly (female) and Doodlebug (male), two 7 month old tabbies from St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Doodlebug…” Learn more

Name: Lucy
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Tails Pet Rescue, 14 Pine Road, Hudson, NH
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Looking for an adopter for our sweet (temporarily) special needs gal Lucy. Lucy is 8 years old. She is super…” Learn more

Name: Timmy
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Tails Pet Rescue, 14 Pine Road, Hudson, NH
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Timmy is 2 years old. He is (understandably) having a tough time adjusting. He is still very shy and scared….” Learn more

Name: Nani
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Tails Pet Rescue, 14 Pine Road, Hudson, NH
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Nani is an adorable, round faced brown tabby. Nani is a shy boy with a very sweet demeanor once he…” Learn more

Name: Garfunkel
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Tails Pet Rescue, 14 Pine Road, Hudson, NH
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “**Garfunkel has a chronic nasal issue he is looking for an adopter who is ok with his occassion runny nose…” Learn more

Name: Bali and Ben! Playful puppies!
Speci
es: Dog
Location: Rocios Rescues, Cambridge, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Bali and Ben! Playful and sweet puppies ! Hi! We are Bali and Ben! We are 12 week old puppies!…” Learn more

Name: Bongo and Bailey, Playful and sweet Puppies!!
Species: Dog
Location: Rocios Rescues, Cambridge, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Playful puppies! We are Bongo and Bailey! We are mixed breed 12 weeks old puppies. We are playful, sweet and…” Learn more

Name: Brodie TerrierX 6mths application&appointment
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Shelter Inc, Sterling, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier
Description: “Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List Adoption Costs and other important information. No…” Learn more

Name: Sadie
Species: Dog
Location: Baypath Humane Society Of Hopkinton Inc, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: “Meet Sadie! This gorgeous lady cannot wait to meet her new family! She loves people and is happiest when she…” Learn more

Name: Hazel
Species: Cat
Location: Baypath Humane Society Of Hopkinton Inc, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Meet Hazel! Hazel is a young, spunky, and friendly kitten. Unfortunately Hazel has a bad habit. She chews wires and…” Learn more

Name: Charlie
Species: Dog
Location: Baypath Humane Society Of Hopkinton Inc, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: “Meet Charlie! This handsome guy is ready to meet his new family! Charlie and an active and fun guy who…” Learn more

Name: Shawshank
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Shawshank is part of a bonded pair and cannot be adopted as a single cat.” Learn more

Name: Selene
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Selene is a quiet and cat friendly 3 year old looking for a calm home. She must be adopted with…” Learn more

Name: Samba
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Samba is a playful, timid young cat. He gets along well with other cats.” Learn more

Name: Ita
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Ita is a sweet, playful, and cat friendly cat. She must be adopted with Selene.” Learn more

Name: Rosemary
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Hi all! My name’s Rosemary and my foster moms think I am the cleverest kitty they’ve ever met! I was…” Learn more

Name: Taylor
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “Hello! My name is Taylor and I am an adorable 6-month-old kitten. I am very sweet and loving. I will…” Learn more

Name: Cece
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Cece and I am a 2 year old female. I’m a very friendly and lovable girl. My…” Learn more

Name: Buck
Species: Dog
Location: Operation Delta Dog Inc, Hollis, NH
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
Description: “Hello World! My name is Buck and I am looking for an exceptional home! I am about a year and…” Learn more

Name: Justine
Species: Dog
Location: Brown Dog Coalition And Rescue Ltd, Hopkinton, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Justine! She is about 7 mo old, 30 pounds, and she looks like she has some Lab in her…” Learn more

Name: Black Beauty
Species: Dog
Location: Brown Dog Coalition And Rescue Ltd, Hopkinton, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Black Beauty! She is about 5 mo old, 44 pounds, and she looks like she has some Lab in…” Learn more

Name: Lucy
Species: Dog
Location: Brown Dog Coalition And Rescue Ltd, Hopkinton, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound Shepherd Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Lucy! She is about 2 years old, 40 pounds, and looks like she has some hound in her mix….” Learn more

Name: Purr A Lot and Sushi
Species: Cat
Location: Melrose Humane Society, PO Box 760668, Melrose, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Say Hello to Purr A Lot and Sushi!!!!!! Purr A Lot and Sushi were rescued from the same home. The…” Learn more

Name: Sabala
Species: Dog
Location: Bnrs Rock N Rescue, North Reading, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed Husky Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Meet Sabala! Sweet Sabala was rescued from the streets of Phuket, Thailand by our amazing rescue partner Soi Dog. She…” Learn more

Name: Timothy
Species: Dog
Location: Bnrs Rock N Rescue, North Reading, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Meet Timothy! Timothy is a sweet, 6 1/2 year old neutured shepherd mix weighing around 55 lbs. While Timothy will…” Learn more

Name: Yayoki
Species: Dog
Location: Bnrs Rock N Rescue, North Reading, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Meet Yayoki! Yayoki is a sweet, affectionate little lady looking for a family to call her own! Yayoki loves to…” Learn more