Do you want to add a new member to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Maybe it’s the right time to adopt a pet! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.
In the search for an adorable new companion, consider starting at a local adoption center like 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, where Pumba 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.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together 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 Lieutenant Dan, a Chihuahua 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: Lieutenant Dan
Species: Dog
Location: Cosmos Cause, Madison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Named after Forest Gump’s Platoon leader from the movie Forest Gump (he lost both of his legs in the war)….” Learn more
Name: Test Kitty
Species: Cat
Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Please complete this application if you are looking and don’t see the cat you are interested in on our website…” Learn more
Name: Eloise
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Eloise! This cutie was pulled from the shelter with her mother, Madeline (calico pictured above), and her sister, Ramona…” Learn more
Name: Madeline
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Check out those gorgeous green eyes! Mama Madeline was pulled from an overcrowded shelter where she had been for months…” Learn more
Name: Pumba
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Check out this handsome young guy! 6-7 month old Pumba was the sibling of a female cat (Merry) we had…” Learn more
Name: Marlon
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Marlon is a handsome nearly 12lb orange tabby/white 2yr old cat. He was pulled from an overcrowded shelter where he…” Learn more
Name: Ramona
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Ramona! This cutie was pulled from the shelter with her mother, Madeline (calico pictured above), and her sister, Eloise…” Learn more
Name: Lara
Species: Dog
Location: Friends Of Sochi Dogs, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Age: 2 years old Weight: 52 lbs Vet Record: 100% vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, female Lara is a lovebug! She is…” Learn more
Name: Ethel
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Beautiful Ethel was dumped at the shelter on New Years Eve and waited there for a home until we pulled…” Learn more
Name: Foster To Adopt – Woodrow
Species: Dog
Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Description: “Foster To Adopt. Woodrow is a 1-year-old Labrador retriever mix. Are you his forever home? We ensure all of the…” Learn more
Name: Foster To Adopt – Bam Bam
Species: Dog
Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Description: “Foster To Adopt. Bam Bam is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. Please give Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter a call at…” Learn more
Name: Frank
Species: Cat
Location: Purrfect Pals Inc, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “looking for an extremely friendly male..white and brown tabby…young, fully vetted good with dogs…? For additional information or to adopt,…” Learn more
Name: Ms. Pat
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Ms Pat came from a colony of cats on the Blvd in Westfield. She was found with her Mom and…” Learn more
Name: Kenny
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tiger Mix
Description: “Kenny is a spit fire.. total ball of energy. Found as a bottle baby in Newark, this boy has only…” Learn more
Name: Xena
Species: Dog
Location: Best Friend Dog And Animal Adoption Inc, P.O Box 335, Cranford, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “MALINOIS/ SHEPHERD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN NEW JERSEY AND LOCAL SURROUNDING AREAS!!!! If your application…” Learn more
Name: Jasper – Adoption Pending
Species: Dog
Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Whippet Hound Mix
Description: “ADOPTION FEE: $600 Jasper was rescued from a TN high kill shelter. This sweet boy is only 7 months old…” Learn more
Name: Popeye
Species: Cat
Location: Plainfield Area Humane Society, Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Hey everyone, I’m Popeye! I’m a 2 year old male tabby and I was found outside of a South Plainfield…” Learn more
Name: Marlin
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Marlin is a big beautiful 4 year old boy who needs a new home. He is fiv/felv negative, neutered, and…” Learn more
Name: Star
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Cont
rol And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Star is a sweet girl who is around 4.5 years old. She is spayed, fiv/felv negative, and up to date…” Learn more
Name: Maya
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Maya is around 4 years old, spyaed, fiv/felv negative, and up to date on vaccines. She is calm, mellow cat…” Learn more
Name: Yeti
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Don’t let the name fool you, Yeti is beautiful, sweet, and young! She is approximately 1 year old (still a…” Learn more
Name: Mimo
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Mimo is around 3 years old, negative for FIV/FeLV, neutered, and up to date on vaccines. He loves attention and…” Learn more
Name: D aka Diamond in the Ruff
Species: Dog
Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hound
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “D came to rescue in poor condition because he had not received good care as a baby. As puppies tend…” Learn more
Name: Cremy
Species: Dog
Location: Punta Santiago Dogs Inc, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Cremy is around 10 months old, weighs 50 lbs and was rescued from Puerto Rico. He should grow up to…” Learn more
Name: Blanky
Species: Dog
Location: Punta Santiago Dogs Inc, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Blanky is around 10 months old, weighs 40 lbs and was rescued from Puerto Rico. She should grow up to…” Learn more
Name: Tahoe
Species: Dog
Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Retriever Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Tahoe is a stunning 1.5 year old, 45lb retriever mix. She is 7-10 pounds underweight and once healthy should be…” Learn more
Name: Ben
Species: Dog
Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Ben is a beautiful 7 1/2 month old Pyrador who has battled back from sarcoptic mange and finally has the…” Learn more
Name: Fenway
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Lop Eared
Description: “Hi everyone my name is Fenway and I was recently taken into the rescue when a kind person saved myself…” Learn more
Name: Juliette
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Rex
Description: “Hi everyone my name is Juliette and I was taken into the rescue over a month ago when I was…” Learn more
Name: CINNAMON (cc#6758)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
Description: “Cinnamon is another stray that no one came looking for. Poor Cinnamon. Where did her family go? Now it’s up…” Learn more
Name: CALI (cc#6780)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Shih Tzu
Description: “Oh my, do we need a good grooming! But we thought you’d like to see this one anyway. A vet…” Learn more
Name: BEAU (cc#6742)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
Description: “Beau is a handsome dog with the look of a hound. Some have said he looks like a short coat…” Learn more
Name: SIMBA (cc#6752)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: “He’s such a cutie, but what kind of dog is he? We’re totally stumped, and we’re not so sure Simba…” Learn more
Name: Suki
Species: Cat
Location: Rescue Haven Foundation, P.O. Box 266, Caldwell, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Suki’s owner died and this sweet affectionate boy has nowhere to go. He is 8 y/o and currently staying in…” Learn more
Name: Callie
Species: Dog
Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Curious Callie was rescued from rural MS as a stray with her brother Caleb. She is about 7 months old…” Learn more
Name: Caleb
Species: Dog
Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Handsome Caleb was rescued from rural MS as a stray with his sister Callie. Caleb’s foster home tells us that…” Learn more
Name: Razzle, Poptart & Honeybee
Species: Cat
Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “If you are looking for sweet, energetic and fun loving kittens, you have found them! Razzle, Poptart and Honeybee are…” Learn more
Name: Roger
Species: Cat
Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Tabby
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “What a strapping young lad Roger is! This beautiful and affectionate kitty came from an inner city shelter and is…” Learn more
Name: Kylie
Species: Cat
Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Tabby
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “This adorable little crème puff is Kylie! Kylie is extremely outgoing, affectionate and playful. She follows you around like a…” Learn more
Name: Skeeter
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: “Skeeter is a very friendly cat. He is now located at the Teterboro Petco so stop by and say Hello.” Learn more
Name: Mimosa
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: “This friendly kitty is now located at Teterboro Petco so stop by and say Hello!” Learn more
Name: Oona
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: “Oona is a very sweet cat and would make a perfect lap cat. She is currently located at the Verona…” Learn more
Name: Carrot
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: “Carrots is a very friendly blind kitty in need of a forever home.” Learn more
Name: Lady – Medical Hold
Species: Dog
Location: New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc, PO Box 684, Middlesex, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “MEDICAL HOLD —- Meet Lady! She was found as a stray and has several things going on that have to…” Learn more
Name: Tallulah
Species: Dog
Location: New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc, PO Box 684, Middlesex, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Hello, my name is Tallulah. Let me tell you my story, so you know a little about me. I was…” Learn more
Name: Isla
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Here is Isla! Isla and her sisters, Cordelia and Lana, are about 4-5 months old and they are very special…” Learn more
Name: Simon
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Husky Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “This is Simon! Simon is about 3 years old and weighs about 45-47 pounds. As you an see Simon is…” Learn more
Name: Pepper
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Meet Pepper! Pepper is an absolute sweetheart! She is about 4 years old and weights about 35-36 pounds. Pepper was…” Learn more
Name: Sirus
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Sirus is in NJ! Just look at his cute face and those ears!! No one that mets Sirus can resist…” Learn more
Name: Cordelia
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Say Hi to Cordelia! Cordelia and her sisters, Lana and Isl
a, are about 4-5 months old and they are very…” Learn more
Name: Mala
Species: Reptile
Location: Scales And Tails Exotic Pet Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Bearded Dragon
Good With: Kids
Description: “Female, about 2 years old No issues noted. If interested go to Www.scalesandtails.org and apply. Or copy paste application to…” Learn more
Name: Desties
Species: Reptile
Location: Scales And Tails Exotic Pet Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Bearded Dragon
Good With: Kids
Description: “Female about 2 years old, no issues noted. Please apply at www.scalesandtails.org Or copy paste application to [email protected] If you…” Learn more
Name: Ringo
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Ringo is one of the Beatle Pups! Ringo and his siblings were dropped off at an over crowded shelter in…” Learn more
Name: John
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “John is one of the Beatle Pups! John and his siblings were dropped off at an over crowded shelter in…” Learn more
Name: George
Species: Dog
Location: Furever Home Dog Rescue, Randolph, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “George is one of the Beatle Pups! George and his siblings were dropped off at an over crowded shelter in…” Learn more
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