Five Towns Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Smitten & Rubie, Charlie, Neo & More
Do you want to add to your family and do something good for the Five Towns community at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization! Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in New York — many of whom are located within driving distance. In the search for your new family pet, consider looking around at a local shelter like Ruff House Rescue, where Alba 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.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, 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 Smitten & Rubie, an American Shorthair 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: Smitten & Rubie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
- Description: “They are in New Jersey These girls have been passed by SO many times because not lap cats. They are…” Learn more
- Name: Charlie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Need age // color // breed // pics” Learn more
- Name: Neo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Schnauzer
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- Name: Rolly
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Shepherd Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Description: “Meet Rolly! He is about 4 months old and still growing. He is still getting used to the big world….” Learn more
- Name: Alba
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Maltese
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- Name: Pepper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Black Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Meet Pepper Aside from having a fabulous, name just look at that coat Pepper 8 month old lab mix, full…” Learn more
- Name: Kanye
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Terrier Chihuahua Mix
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- Name: Tony
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
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- Name: Chico
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
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- Name: Cookie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small
, Female, Labrador Retriever - Description: “This is one Cookie you can eat right up! At 8 weeks old and 11 pounds this wrinkly little girl…” Learn more
- Name: Bell
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Hello! I’m Bell and I am 8 weeks old. I weigh 11 pounds and love to snuggle. If interested in…” Learn more
- Name: Luna
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Ruff House Rescue. We work hard to match our dogs with their perfect forever…” Learn more
- Name: Mazze
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Hi I’m Mazze. Ten pounds, eight weeks old and full of love! I am an independent girl that wanders from…” Learn more
- Name: Maybelline
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Ruff House Rescue. We work hard to match our dogs with their perfect forever…” Learn more
- Name: Foxy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Foxy is the best! Eight weeks out from having her puppies, she is ready for her forever home. Foxy loves…” Learn more
- Name: Snitzel
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Hi, I’m Snitzel! At 8 weeks old, I weigh in at a full 7lbs and 4 oz! Super cuddly and…” Learn more
- Name: Hope
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Hello! My name is Hope and I’m 8 weeks old and weigh in at a “hefty” 6.5 pounds. I’m gentle,…” Learn more
- Name: Lily
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
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- Name: Timmy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
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- Name: Rosa
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Chihuahua Mix
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- Name: Henry
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Shar-Pei Shepherd Mix
- Description: “How can you say no to these puppy eyes??? Henry is a three month sharpei/terrier mix and he is as…” Learn more
- Name: Leo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Description: “This is Leo he is a hound/lab mix about 4yrs old. What a great guy! He is cuddley, friendly, loves…” Learn more
- Name: Maxx
- Species: Cat
- Location: Long Beach Humane Society, 126 Austin Blvd (4460 Austin Blvd for GPS) Island Park NY 11558, Long Beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Bengal Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “Hi Everyone meet Maxx he is a 12 year old Bengal mix & a front declaw. It was a very…” Learn more
- Name: Kitty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Long Beach Humane Society, 126 Austin Blvd (4460 Austin Blvd for GPS) Island Park NY 11558, Long Beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Kitty is a very special boy who needs a loving home. If you are interested in Kitty please give us…” Learn more
- Name: Channing
- Species: Cat
- Location: Posh Pets Rescue, Long Beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi, my name is CHANNING and I am a 3 ½ month old SUPER CUTE and FRIENDLY male kitty. I…” Learn more
- Name: Marshall
- Species: Dog
- Location: Posh Pets Rescue, Long Beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Looking for a reason to exercise? You’ve found him! Handsome Marshall is all about exercise, playtime, zoomies and fun, fun,…” Learn more
- Name: Harmony
- Species: Dog
- Location: Posh Pets Rescue, Long Beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi My name is HARMONY and I am an adorable TEN WEEK old female weighing 12 pounds now. I am…” Learn more
- Name: Maple
- Species: Cat
- Location: Posh Pets Rescue, Long Beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Calico
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Meet MAPLE. She is a very PRETTY 5 year old CALICO girl with an adorable pink nose and a cute…” Learn more
- Name: Benji
- Species: Dog
- Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Benji is the king of cuddles. This little guy was rescued from Texas, and he’s still getting used to the…” Learn more
- Name: Pearl
- Species: Dog
- Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed Chihuahua Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Pearl is a little 3-year-old chihuahua mix. She made herself right at home when she arrived to NY, and she’s…” Learn more
- Name: Dolly
- Species: Dog
- Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Dolly is a shy gal who came to us from Texas. She is a sweet and gentle dog who takes…” Learn more
- Name: Willey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Willey is a dapper little gentleman who wants nothing more than to cuddle and be by your side all the…” Learn more
- Name: Leonard
- Species: Cat
- Location: For Animals Inc Shelter, South Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Gorgeous easygoing Leonard is a cool, polydactyl cat. (Yes, this boy has thumbs!) He is gentle, sweet, smart and mellow….” Learn more
- Name: Maxine
- Species: Cat
- Location: For Animals Inc Shelter, South Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Beautiful, sweet Maxine will steal your heart! This lively gray girl is 1 1/2 years old and loves to play…” Learn more
- Name: Bruce Banner
- Species: Cat
- Location: For Animals Inc Shelter, South Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Hey there, big boy! This is Bruce Banner, affectionately named for the comic book hero Hulk’s alter ego, for his…” Learn more
- Name: Mia
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Description: “”I love you!” is what this adorable girl says to everyone she meets! Her name is Mia and she is…” Learn more
- Name: MJ
- Species: Cat
- Location: Meowsquad, Howard beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello, my name is MJ ! I am super cute polydactyl kitty. If you don’t know – it means that…” Learn more
- Name: Baby TESLA
- Species: Cat
- Location: Meowsquad, Howard beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet our beautiful baby TESLA !! She is precious little girl, sweet and affectionate. She is a bit shy at…” Learn more
- Name: Bella
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, PO Box 170289, Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Description: “Bella is a chi mix about 3 years old weighing currently at 11lbs. She will be coming to the rescue…” Learn more
- Name: Ryder
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, PO Box 170289, Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Dachshund Mix
- Description: “Ryder is a doxy/bully mix about 10-12 months old weighing currently at 16lbs. He is heartworm negative. He will be…” Learn more
- Name: Sage
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, PO Box 170289, Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound
- Description: “Sage is a hound mix about 2 years old weighing currently at 38lbs. He will be coming to the rescue…” Learn more
- Name: Petey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, PO Box 170289, Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Petey is a terrier mix about 10-12 weeks old weighing currently at 5lbs. He will be coming to the rescue…” Learn more
- Name: Papi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, PO Box 170289, Ozone Park, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “Papi is a terrier mix about 2 years old weighing at 14lbs. He will be coming to the rescue 1/17/21….” Learn more
- Name: Emu
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beautiful little Emu will sprint his way right into your heart! He’s waiting to entertain you with his adorable kitten…” Learn more
- Name: Duckie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beautiful little Duckie will swim his way right into your heart! He’s just waiting to entertain you with his adorable…” Learn more
- Name: Sparrow
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Sparrow is waiting to go to her forever home where she will be loved and nurtured. She wants what every…” Learn more
- Name: Nightingale
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beautiful little Nightingale will sing her way right into your heart! She’s waiting to entertain you with her adorable kitten…” Learn more
- Name: Sandpiper
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beautiful little Sandpiper will wade her way right into your heart! She’s just wadeing to entertain you with her adorable…” Learn more
- Name: Kitty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “What my friends at ACC say about me: I lived with children in my previous home. I have medical needs…” Learn more
- Name: Jael
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Tan Weight: 2.44lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 2wks” Learn more
- Name: Kit
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Primary Color: Orange Tabby Weight: 6.7lbs Age: 12yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered” Learn more
- Name: Snoopilla
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Primary Color: Tabby Secondary Color: White Weight: 5.74lbs Age: 8yrs 0mths 0wks” Learn more
- Name: Denver
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 2.12lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 2wks” Learn more
- Name: Mocha Bellflower
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
- Description: “Primary Color: Brown Weight: 3.22lbs Age: 3yrs 6mths 0wks” Learn more
- Name: Mortimer
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Primary Color: Orange Tabby Weight: 5.52lbs Age: 0yrs 8mths 1wks” Learn more
