Braintree Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Buckley, Burt Is The Best, Idyllic Iris & More
Looking to add to your family and do something good for the Braintree community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, facilities in and around Braintree have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home throughout Massachusetts — and many are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for your new family member is at Paws4survival Rescue Inc, where Idyllic Iris the cat is waiting patiently, or another local 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.
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 Buckley, a Domestic Short Hair mix up for adoption. 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: Buckley
- Species: Cat
- Location: South Shore Humane Society, P.O.Box 850187, Braintree, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tiger Mix
- Description: “Hi, I’m Buckley. I am a handsome big orange tiger boy who was out on the streets. The vet says…” Learn more
- Name: Burt is the best
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws4survival Rescue Inc, Randolph, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, American Foxhound Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Burt is just the man! He is truly a fabulous dog rescued from St Frances Shelter in South Carolina. Our…” Learn more
- Name: Idyllic Iris
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws4survival Rescue Inc, Randolph, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Iris is one of the sweetest cats we have ever met. Iris comes from St Frances Animal Hospital. Iris is…” Learn more
- Name: Bold Bogart
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws4survival Rescue Inc, Randolph, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Bogart is the man, rescued from the South Carolina shelter where once capacity is full there can be risk of…” Learn more
- Name: Mischievous Maya
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws4survival Rescue Inc, Randolph, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Meet Maya. Maya is a one eyed beauty rescued from Miami Beach. To date there are an estimated 1,500 stray…” Learn more
- Name: Gemini
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Canton Rescue Inc, Canton, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Gemini is a 15 yr old male cat. He’s very friendly, affectionate and does well with tiger cats.” Learn more
- Name: Meow
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Canton Rescue Inc, Canton, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meow is a 10 year old domestic shorthair. She loves attention and affection and a bit of a spit fire…” Learn more
- Name: Eva
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Calico Mix
- Description: “Eva – Available for Adoption From Bernie’s lap, to your home… Eva is a beautiful & sweet calico who was…” Learn more
- Name: Honey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Nba Rescue, Brockton, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Honey is a sweet and gentle 1 year old stafforshire terrier mix. Honey seems slightly defeated and depressed as she’s…” Learn more
- Name: URGENT – Paris
- Species: Dog
- Location: Nba Rescue, Brockton, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Paris was saved from euthanasia today 1/25 Paris is estimated to be 5/6 years old. 48 lbs. Loves everyone she…” Learn more
- Name: Cowgirl & Natalie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Second Chance Shelter For Cats, Jamaica Plain, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “1/23/21-these lovely girls came to us as sneezy, skinny little kittens in August last year. They had a couple different…” Learn more
- Name: Tanner
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Protection Center Of Southeastern Ma, 1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “Tanner is a beautiful 6 year old pit lab mix looking for his forever home! Tanner is a very fun…” Learn more
- Name: Milo & Maeve
- Species: Parakeet
- Location: Animal Protection Center Of Southeastern Ma, 1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Parakeet (Other)
- Description: “Maeve and Milo are a bonded pair of parakeets looking for their forever home! Please give the shelter a call…” Learn more
- Name: ELOISE
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
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- Name: GEPETTO
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Why hello! We are Pinocchio and Gepetto, a pair of guinea pigs looking for a home together!” Learn more
- Name: SCARLETT O’HARE-AH
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Lionhead
- Description: “Miss Scarlett O’Hare-ah is gone with the wind fabulous! With her flowing locks and big personality, this bold Lionhead is…” Learn more
- Name: PINOCCHIO
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Why hello! We are Pinocchio and Gepetto, a pair of guinea pigs looking for a home together!” Learn more
- Name: HYACINTH
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
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- Name: FRANKIE
- Species: Rat
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Rat
- Description: “Hello world! We are Frankie and Ollie, a snuggly pair of 6 month old male rats. We are friendly and…” Learn more
- Name: BELLA
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky
- Description: “A398676 Bella Husky ~5 years old Meet Bella! This enegertic girl is looking for a home that can help her…” Learn more
- Name: OLLIE
- Species: Rat
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Rat
- Description: “Hello world! We are Frankie and Ollie, a snuggly pair of 6 month old male rats. We are friendly and…” Learn more
- Name: OSLO
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This animal is currently pending adoption.” Learn more
- Name: BIG BOY
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Chihuahua
- Description: “This animal is currently pending adoption” Learn more
- Name: RAMSAY
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “MEET RAMSAY! (Bonded pair with Jamie) – Check out their videos! Ramsey is a 4-year-old neutered male cat who is…” Learn more
- Name: JAMIE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “MEET JAMIE! (Bonded pair with Ramsay) – Check out their videos! Hello lords and ladies! Jamie came to us from…” Learn more
- Name: PHOEBE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This animal has an adoption pending” Learn more
- Name: Larn and Ghirardelli
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitten Nuggets, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Larn (white with tabby on head/tail) was an owner surrender after undergoing an over the counter flea product toxicity. She…” Learn more
- Name: PRIELLA
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “PRIELLA female pit mix 1 year 43 pounds Loves the crate and all people. Proper introductions with other dogs are…” Learn more
- Name: Tess
- Species: Cat
- Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Tess is an 11 year old big girl who is sweet but on the shy side at first. She is…” Learn more
- Name: Elsa
- Species: Dog
- Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Meet Nina and Elsa! Nina is 9-years-old and is the mother of Elsa who is 6-years-old. We are hoping to…” Learn more
- Name: Nina
- Species: Dog
- Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Meet Nina and Elsa! Nina is 9-years-old and is the mother of Elsa who is 6-years-old. We are hoping to…” Learn more
- Name: Baby Buns! (Pair of four month olds)
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Mini Lop Angora Rabbit Mix
- Description: “We have 10 four month old Mini Lops and Angoras who are looking for homes and preferably in pairs. If…” Learn more
- Name: Smythe
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Yes, older kids Crate trained: Yes House trained: Mostly…” Learn more
- Name: Lilac
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pointer
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Name: Lilac (Female) Breed: Pointer mix Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes, with proper…” Learn more
- Name: Big Poppa
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: No Good with kids: No Crate trained: Yes House trained:…” Learn more
- Name: Ray
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Plott Hound
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “*FOSTER TO ADOPTIVE HOME NEEDED* Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: Yes, with dog savvy cats…” Learn more
- Name: Diamond
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Name: Diamond (Female) Breed: Pit Bull Mix Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good…” Learn more
- Name: Zachary Z
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Boxer
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: No Good with kids: Unknown Crate trained: Mostly House trained:…” Learn more
- Name: Royce
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Royce is social and cat friendly.” Learn more
- Name: Maud Lilly
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA< /li>
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Siffy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Siffy is a timid cat who must be adopted with Floradora.” Learn more
- Name: Floradora
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Floradora is a timid girl looking for a quiet forever home with experienced cat owners. She does great with other…” Learn more
- Name: Behemoth
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Lola
- Species: Cat
- Location: Black Cat Rescue, Somerville, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile at www.blackcatrescue.com/adoption! Do not contact through this…” Learn more
- Name: Quinby
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “My name is Quinby and I am an affectionate and gentle declawed 2 year old male. I love looking out…” Learn more
- Name: Mustache and Claude
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Our names are Mustache and Claude and we are two-year-old bonded brothers. We are friendly and lovable. We were abandoned…” Learn more
- Name: Li
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “My name is Li The lion hearted. I am a 7.5 year old male. My owner could no longer keep…” Learn more
- Name: Abby
- 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: “My name is Abby and I’m a 1 to 2 year old female cat. My babies have gotten adopted and…” Learn more
- Name: Oreo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “My name is Oreo and I am a Five month old male kitten. I am extremely friendly and energetics. I’d…” Learn more
- Name: Sammy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Forever Home Rescue New England, Medfield, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “NOTE: Sammy is still in the south and not here for you to meet. He will most likely be adopted…” Learn more
- Name: Xander
- Species: Dog
- Location: Forever Home Rescue New England, Medfield, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Bre
ed: Young, Medium, Male, Corgi - Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “NOTE: Xander is still in the south and not here for you to meet. He will most likely be adopted…” Learn more
- Name: Meatball–Adoption Pending
- Species: Dog
- Location: Forever Home Rescue New England, Medfield, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Description: “Meatball has found his forever home in Milford, MA with Michael D. Meatball is 15 lbs at 14 weeks old….” Learn more
- Name: Copper – Adoption Pending
- Species: Dog
- Location: Forever Home Rescue New England, Medfield, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Copper has found his forever home in Hopkinton. Copper is a 14-week-old, 15 pound Lab mix puppy. He and his…” Learn more
- Name: Rosco
- Species: Dog
- Location: Forever Home Rescue New England, Medfield, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Adoption Coordinator: Carol Adoption Fee: $400 Rosco is a great Lab mix weighing 40 lbs at 1 .5 years in…” Learn more
- Name: Bear and Yogi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Forever Home Rescue New England, Medfield, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Adoption Coordinator: LK No, it’s not a mistake. Bear, the Golden Mix and Yogi, the Chi mix, are a bonded…” Learn more
