Beacon Hill Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Rufus, Arthur, Lucy & More

Looking to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the Beacon Hill community at the same time? Maybe it’s finally time to adopt a pet! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.

Across Massachusetts, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — and many are located within driving distance. In the search for a lovable new friend, consider checking out a local adoption center like A Place For Ace, where Stanley the dog 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.

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 dog person, meet Rufus, a Great Dane mix up for adoption. 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: Rufus
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Great Dane German Shepherd Dog Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Rufus is a 7 month old Great Dane mix with LOTS of energy. He is friendly, and happy to play…” Learn more

Name: ARTHUR
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “ARTHUR Arthur is a 4 year old Shepherd mix. He is very smart ! He knows sit and shake and…” Learn more

Name: LUCY
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids
Description: “LUCY Lucy is a one year old lab mix . She likes other dog’s but would do best as an…” Learn more

Name: BOB
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “BOB is an easy going hound mix that loves everyone he meets! He gets along great with other dogs and…” Learn more

Name: STANLEY
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “STANLEY is a 2.5 year old chihuahua mix that was rescued from a TX shelter. He can be very nervous…” Learn more

Name: CURIE
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “CURIE is a 50lb Shepherd mix that is very high energy. She will need an active home that will be…” Learn more

Name: Geoffrey
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Yes Crate trained: Yes House trained:…” Learn more

Name: Starsky
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: Yes Crate trained: Working on it House trained: Yes…” Learn more

Name: Nugget Bauer
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Good With: Kids
Description: “Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: No Good…” Learn more

Name: Duke
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mountain Cur Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Name: Duke (Male) Breed: Pit Bull Mix Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good…” Learn more

Name: Sinead OCollar
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes, kids 10+ Crate trained: Yes…” Learn more

Name: Marley
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes, with dog savvy cats…” Learn more

Name: CURRY
Species: Cat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “A361508 Gray Tabby with White / Medium Hair Neutered Male 3 years old Meet this delicious cat named Curry. This…” Learn more

Name: DALTON
Species: Dog
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “A398557 Dalton Lab Mix Neutered Male 2 Years Did somebody say snacks?? Dalton is a gorgeous boy with a huge…” Learn more

Name: MERLIN
Species: Dog
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “A398558 Merlin Lab Mix 5 months Old Neutered Male Meet Merlin! This young, handsome guy is looking for a family…” 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: 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: Bali and Ben! Playful puppies!
Species: 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: 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: 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: 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: Sammy
Species: Dog
Location: The Sato Project, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids
Description: “This handsome boy was rescued in Puerto Rico & is being fostered on Long Island, NY. *** We can transport…” Learn more

Name: Lola
Species: Cat
Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tortoiseshell
Description: “COURTESY POST – Lola – Available for Adoption Lola AKA Lolie is a beautiful tortie kitty looking for a new…” Learn more

Name: Casey
Species: Cat
Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “COURTESY POST – Sandie & Casey – Available for Adoption Sandie & Casey are a bonded pair of female kittens…” Learn more

Name: Sandie
Species: Cat
Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “COURTESY POST – Sandie & Casey – Available for Adoption Sandie & Casey are a bonded pair of female kittens…” 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: Sadie
Species: Dog
Location: Quincy Animal Shelter,
56 Broad Street, Quincy, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Chihuahua
Description: “Sadie Sadie is a six-year-old Chihuahua mix who came to QAS as an owner surrender along with her housemate, Tessa….” Learn more

Name: BUDDY
Species: Dog
Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
Description: “Buddy is a happy, friendly dude! He is a bit nervous with new people and surroundings, so he is looking…” Learn more

Name: INDIGO
Species: Cat
Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siamese
Description: “Indigo is an elegant and calm feline. He adores and needs to go home with his litter-mate, Secret. He is…” Learn more

Name: MAGIC
Species: Cat
Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “This is Magic. She is 4 years old and finds the shelter to be a little too much! Although nervous…” Learn more

Name: ATLAS
Species: Dog
Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
Description: “Atlas is a fun, confident guy that is ready for adventure! Atlas may possibly be hard of hearing and will…” Learn more

Name: BLAZE
Species: Cat
Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Blaze is looking for a loving forever family! We are still getting to know him, but we will be sure…” Learn more

Name: MISS KITTY TOO
Species: Cat
Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Miss Kitty Too is a shy gal looking for a quiet home to call her own. She will come out…” Learn more

Name: DANDY
Species: Cat
Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Dandy is looking for a loving forever family! We are still getting to know him, but we will be sure…” 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: Little Nugget Naz
Species: Cat
Location: Paws4survival Rescue Inc, Randolph, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tuxedo
Good With: Cats
Description: “Meet sweet nugget Naz from Miami Beach. Naz suffered a traumatic injury and is now a tripod (missing on of…” Learn more

Name: Terrific Teddy and Bear
Species: Cat
Location: Paws4survival Rescue Inc, Randolph, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Meet Teddi and Bear two bonded brothers from the beach of Miami. These two boys are lucky as over 1,500…” Learn m
ore

Name: Dr Cornelia Cloud
Species: Dog
Location: Paws4survival Rescue Inc, Randolph, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Maltese
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Surprised we are posting Dr Cornelia Cloud, she is very near and dear to our heart. On Dec 5th, she…” Learn more

Name: Lenny
Species: Cat
Location: Pals Animal Life Savers, Salem, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
Description: “Lenny is a friendly, playful two-year old all gray tabby male. Lenny is a playful boy.Every PALS cat and kitten…” 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

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: Polly and Gloria
Species: Dog
Location: Friends Of Beverly Animals, 24 Middle St., Beverly, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
Description: “Polly and Gloria – 2 older sibling puppies Polly, lots of white/black/tan – 37 Lbs. and Gloria, black/tan/some white -…” Learn more

Name: Solitaire
Species: Cat
Location: Friends Of Beverly Animals, 24 Middle St., Beverly, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “This is Solitaire. She is beautiful and soft and will even purr for you. She is fearful and prefers to…” Learn more

Name: Milo/adoption pending
Species: Cat
Location: A Medfield Animal Shelter, 101 Old Bridge Street, Medfield, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Maine Coon Mix
Description: “Here we are in the coldest days of winter. Wouldn’t you love to have a long, warm coat like Milo…” Learn more

Name: Peppermint Patty/adoption pending
Species: Cat
Location: A Medfield Animal Shelter, 101 Old Bridge Street, Medfield, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
Description: “Peppermint Patty doesn’t want to talk about diets so we have to sneak ads for WW under her pillow. She…” Learn more

Name: Beauty
Species: Cat
Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “Beauty is about 4 years old and very very shy. We would call he rpainfully shy but so sweet. If…” Learn more

Name: Jamieson
Species: Cat
Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Jameison is around 2-4 years old and was originally a stray. He is a little shy at first but once…” Learn more

Name: Dexter
Species: Dog
Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Chihuahua Mix
Description: “Dexter is a 12 year old Husky/Beagle mix who is looking for an adult only home without small pets or…” Learn more

Name: Ella
Species: Dog
Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Portuguese Podengo
Description: “Ella is an approximately 2-4 year old Podengo who is painfully shy. She is currently in a foster home and…” Learn more

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