Greater Hartford Pets Who Need A Home: Vanessa, Fluff, Dylan & More

Looking to add a new member to your family and give back to the Greater Hartford community at the same time? Perhaps it’s finally time to adopt a pet! During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, facilities in the Greater Hartford area have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

In the search for a new family pet, consider looking around at a local animal shelter like Dog Star Rescue, where Maui 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 put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Vanessa, a Domestic Short Hair 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: Vanessa
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Sleek, slim, silky. Ebony fur with topaz eyes. Elegant and dramatic. At least, that’s what you might think when you…” Learn more

  • Name: Fluff
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
  • Description: “You might see Fluff and think, hmmmmm this name surely suits this cat! She appears so superficial..all about the fur…” Learn more

  • Name: Dylan
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Bio coming soon! To find out more or to make a special appointment to meet them, please fill out the…” Learn more

  • Name: Duke
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Maltese
  • Description: “Happy, HEALTHY New Year and please let me introduce you to Dukeā€¦he’s a Prince of a Guy! Duke is an…” Learn more

  • Name: Maui
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Star Rescue, 12 Tobey Road, Bloomfield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Retriever
  • Description: “Meet Maui! Our handsome, black and white Labrador Retriever/Spaniel mix! Maui is a 42 lb, 15 month old boy. He…” Learn more

  • Name: Bear
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Star Rescue, 12 Tobey Road, Bloomfield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
  • Description: “Bear is looking for an experienced owner who can provide him with a quiet, low key home and a consistent…” Learn more

  • Name: ~Annie the Angel~
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, West Hartford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever German Shepherd Dog Mix
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “This remarkably amazing little girls name is Annie. She is so unbelievably sweet, with such an innocent, soft, hopeful nature…” Learn more

  • Name: ~darling dominos~
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, West Hartford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Sweet amazing Dominos is ready for his forever home! This amazing puppy was found in a neighborhood as a stray-…” Learn more

  • Name: Milo
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, West Hartford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hound Doberman Pinscher Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Age: 1 1/2 years Weight: 33 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes- Older…” Learn more

  • Name: Alfie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees Shepherd Mix
  • Description: “this baby and 4 siblings were an accidental litter and the owner just wants to make sure they go to…” Learn more

  • Name: Smooch
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Bulldog Boxer Mix
  • Description: “Meet Smooch!! Look at this handsome guy. Smooch is around 2 years old and he weighs approximately 50 lbs. This…” Learn more

  • Name: Declan
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
  • Description: “This boy was found by a law enforcement officer and rescue was called in. We were able to find 4…” Learn more

  • Name: Desilou
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
  • Description: “This girl and her babies were found by a law enforcement officer and rescue was called in. We were able…” Learn more

  • Name: Brutus
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Double Dog Rescue, Glastonbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix
  • Description: “Breed: St Bernard/ Bernese Mountain Dog Mix Age: 3 years Weight: 90 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats:…” Learn more

  • Name: Margie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, South Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bernese Mountain Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Hi my name is Margie and I’m a 50lb mixed breed girl who was found stray and spent almost 3…” Learn more

  • Name: Molly
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, South Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Hi my name is Molly and I am a 2 year old Labrador/Great Pyr mix. You might recognize me as…” Learn more

  • Name: Hazel
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tortoiseshell
  • Description: “Hazel arrives Wednesday after she is fixed. She s super friendly and loves people. To apply go to monkeyspack.com Adoption…” Learn more

  • Name: Twiggy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Pulled by Stacy from a hoarding situation. Twiggy was from New Haven. Another mama wasn’t feeding her two kittens so…” Learn more

  • Name: Peaches and Spice
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Bonded 5 year old females Peaches … Calico kitty and Spice… grey kitty… arrived today with
    3 other siblings after…” Learn more

  • Name: Princess
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “5 year old 15lb female Princess arrived today with 2 siblings after they were owner surrendered. SHe is fully vetted…” Learn more

  • Name: Pumpkin
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “5 year old male Pumpkin arrived today with his 4 siblings after they were owner surrendered. He is fully vetted…” Learn more

  • Name: Nola
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Nola is a charismatic 4 year old girl. This sweet and charming beauty will fill your days with love. Nola…” Learn more

  • Name: Mocha
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Mocha is a chill guy who wants to be around his people all the time. He calls for them when…” Learn more

  • Name: Bea and Luigi
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Bea and Luigi are an absolutely perfect brother sister pair! Luigi is an extremely friendly Velcro kitty who loves just…” Learn more

  • Name: Missy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “We are happy to add Missy to our adoptables!! She has been living at the Our Companions Sanctuary now for…” Learn more

  • Name: Isabell
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Collie German Shepherd Dog Mix
  • Description: “Isabell has joined our dogs available for adoption. She is in need of a new home as her owners are…” Learn more

  • Name: Olive and Felix
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Felix and Olive are a sweet, shy, beautiful pair who love to play together! They have made great progress in…” Learn more

  • Name: Lydia
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This shy sweetie is looking for love! At 10 years old, Lydia is a lovely cat that enjoys getting cozy…” Learn more

  • Name: Mooshka-711
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Lizzy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Sera
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Tokyo-757
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Quarry-01
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Kylo
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Madison Bell aka River
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Madison Bell is 12 years old, awesome cat. She recently had a life-saving dental and is good to go. She…” Learn more

  • Name: Bailey-768
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Bryant-269
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Bryant is 5 years old. An experienced cat owner is preferred because Bryant will need time and patience to help…” Learn more

  • Name: Dorothea
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Dorothea is 2 years old and was found as a stray. Like most cats that are frightened, she has to…” Learn more

  • Name: Missy-01
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Sam-121
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
  • Age, Size
    , Sex, Breed:
    Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This cat is waiting for it’s Forever Home! Email [email protected] with a question or better yet, complete an application for…” Learn more

  • Name: Ted
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet handsome Ted. A 3 year old, 55lb German shep mix. He was surrendered by his owners along with his…” Learn more

  • Name: Ginny
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet 2 year old Ginny. She is about 38lbs. Lots of puppy energy. She can be shy a first. She…” Learn more

  • Name: Lorna
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Double Dog Rescue, Unionville, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Breed: Labrador Mix Age: 1.5 years Weight: 36 lbs Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids:…” Learn more

  • Name: Smokie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Double Dog Rescue, Unionville, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Breed: Labrador Mix Age: 1.5 years Weight: 34 lbs Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids:…” Learn more

  • Name: Banjo, Max, And Casper
  • Species: Ferret
  • Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Ferret
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Banjo is a white and gray female. 9 months old. Max is a 10 month old male, And Casper is…” Learn more

  • Name: Baby Snowy
  • Species: Rat
  • Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Rat
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Snowy is a 2 1/2 month old Albino baby rat. Female.. She is friendly, Sweet, And active.. She can be…” Learn more

  • Name: Marshmallow
  • Species: Guinea Pig
  • Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Short-Haired
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Marshmallow is white with a black and tan face. 7 month old female.. Short hair.. She is friendly, Sweet, And…” Learn more

  • Name: Nina
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Cats Meow Animal Rescue League, Windsor Locks, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Nina is an eight or nine-year-old spayed female who was abandoned when her owner lost her home. She lived around…” Learn more

  • Name: Lollipop
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Bristol, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound Labrador Retriever Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Age: 3 years Weight: 32 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Yes Energy Level:…” Learn more

  • Name: Chloe (super friendly)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Passion 4 Paws, Middlefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Tiger Tabby Mix
  • Description: “CHLOE is a super affectionate, 10 year old cat. She was adopted as a kitten and has only known one…” Learn more

  • Name: Ellie Mae
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Marys Kitty Korner, PO Box 418, Pleasant Valley, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tiger Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Ellie Mae traveled all the way from Mississippi to join our MKK family. She is quite the Southern gal with…” Learn more

  • Name: Mr Fluffles
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Marys Kitty Korner, PO Box 418, Pleasant Valley, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tiger Domestic Long Hair Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Mr Fluffles is a southern gentleman. He traveled all the way from Mississippi to join our MKK family. He is…” Learn more

  • Name: Candy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Inc, Enfield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Basset Hound
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “We’d like to introduce you to Candy. Candy is an approximate 1-year-old basset hound mix, weighing about 30 lbs. Candy…” Learn more

  • Name: Watson
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Enfield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Retriever Collie Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Age: 1.5 yrs Weight: 48 lbs Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Curious – Dog savvy cats Good with…” Learn more

  • Name: Eve
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Enfield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Retriever Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Age: 1 1/2 years Weight: 35 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Yes Energy…” Learn more