Guilford Pets Who Need A Home: Miles, Violet #21, Myrtle Snow & More
Want to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the Guilford community at the same time? Perhaps it’s finally time to adopt a pet! Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many facilities in and around Guilford are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in Connecticut — and many are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a lovable new companion is at The Animal Haven Inc, where Myrtle Snow the cat is waiting patiently, or another local facility. 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 in permanent homes.
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 Miles, 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: Miles
- Species: Cat
- Location: Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, Branford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Violet #21
- Species: Dog
- Location: Labs4rescue, Killingworth, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Yellow Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Meet Violet #21, a soon to be 2 year old female purebred yellow Labrador retriever. Violet’s mom is going into…” Learn more
- Name: Myrtle Snow
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Myrtle Snow! Myrtle is estimated to be around 9 months old and was rescued from a hoarding situation. She…” Learn more
- Name: Cranberry
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Cranberry! She is estimated to be around 2 years old. Cranberry was rescued from a hoarding situation. She is…” Learn more
- Name: Norman
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Meet Norman! He is estimated to be around 2 years old and is such a sweetheart. He is a very…” Learn more
- Name: Lucy and Alley
- Species: Cat
- Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Calico Tortoiseshell Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Lucy and Alley are super sweet, affectionate 11 year old sisters. They came to our shelter when their dad passed…” Learn more
- Name: Captain America
- Species: Cat
- Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Captain America is a sweet, friendly boy that came to our shelter after being rescued from a hoarding situation. He…” Learn more
- Name: CJ
- Species: Cat
- Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “CJ is a sweet, friendly boy that came to our shelter after being rescued from a hoarding situation. He gets…”
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- Name: Socks
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Haven Animal Control, 38 Terminal Drive, North Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “This boy was dumped off at our gate on a cold morning. He appears to be on the younger side…” Learn more
- Name: Fettucine
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Greater New Haven Cat Project Inc, P.O. Box 1432, New Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Fettuccine is a 4 month old female kitten who was rescued in New Haven along with her sister, Linguine. With…” Learn more
- Name: Paris
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Hamden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Boxer Black Mouth Cur Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Age: Approx 1.5 yrs Weight: 45 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes Energy…” Learn more
- Name: Sophia
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Hamden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Age: 1 year Weight: 54 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes – Dog Savvy Cats Good with…” Learn more
- Name: John Legend
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Hamden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Age: 6 Months Weight: 37lbs Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes Energy Level: High…” Learn more
- Name: Sassy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Hamden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Border Collie Black Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Age: 1 Years Weight: 44 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: Yes – older…” Learn more
- Name: Max
- Species: Dog
- Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “Name: Max Breed: Pit Bull Mix Age: 4 Years Old Size: Medium 55-65 lbs Energy Level: Medium/High Dogs: No Cats:…” Learn more
- Name: Ozzy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Meet our Rockstar Ozzy! This star of a boy has an a long and hard life despite how young he…” Learn more
- Name: Rusty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Rusty was originally a TNR with his buddy Dusty but the trapper decided to give them a chance in her…” Learn more
- Name: Dusty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dusty was originally a TNR with his buddy Rusty but the trapper decided to give them a chance in her…” Learn more
- Name: Daisy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Haddam Dog Control, 30 Field Park Drive, Haddam, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Tiger Mix - Description: “This is a COURTESY posting for HADDAM ANIMAL RESCUE. DOG Pound FEES DO NOT APPLY. Sweet Daisy is looking for…” Learn more
- Name: Sophie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Tales Inc, P.O. Box 901, Middletown, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “DOB 1/10/18 Sophie is about 3 years old and is lively, affectionate and smart. She wants and deserves lots of…” Learn more
- Name: Puma and Sissy
- Species: Cat
- Location: New Beginnings And Forever Homes, Meriden, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Bombay Domestic Long Hair Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “These senior bonded siblings need a new place as their owner is going through medical problems and is not able…” Learn more
- Name: Sissy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “What a wonderful addition Sissy would be to your home. Sissy is a young adult Pittie around 4 years old…” Learn more
- Name: Harper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Harper, a sweet little pea of a pittie with a stunning reddish brown coat and precious face to match….” Learn more
- Name: Clay
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Clay is ready to find a place called home. This cute and petite boy is 8 months old and about…” Learn more
- Name: Dora
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Dora, the explorer. She is a 1 year old pitbull mix ready to find a family who loves adventures…” Learn more
- Name: Tallulah
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Its sweet momma Tallulah’s turn to find her happily ever after. She is almost 2 years old, and likely a…” Learn more
- Name: Phin
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd Collie Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Phin is the biggest sweetheart! He is 45lbs and just so handsome with Collie and Shepherd features. He’s very shy…” Learn more
- Name: Bert and Ernie
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Short-Haired
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Bert and Ernie are a bonded pair of males.. 2 years old. They are friendly, Sweet, And Inquisitive.. Short hair..Email…” Learn more
- Name: Cam
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Silkie / Sheltie Short-Haired Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Cam is a Brown and white male. Agouti/Sheltie mix.. He is friendly and sweet.. Low key.. 1 year old. Email…” Learn more
- Name: Gucci and Vera
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Gucci is tan with a white stripe.. She has red eyes.. Vera is Calico.. 2 year old Short haired females….” Learn more
- Name: Spice and Eli
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Short-Haired
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Spice and Eli are a bonded pair of males.. Crested and Short haired males. 1 year old. Very friendly, Sweet,…” Learn more
- Name: Tucker
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Abyssinian
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Tucker is a white with brown markings abyssinian.. 2 year old male. He was born with a slight head tilt…..” Learn more
- Name: Peanut and Sweets
- 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: “Peanut and Sweets are a bonded pair of females. They are 11 months old.. Very friendly and sweet.. Inquisitive.. Email…” Learn more
- Name: Salt and Pepper
- Species: Gerbil
- Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Gerbil
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Salt and Pepper are a bonded pair of male gerbils. They are super friendly, And active.. Will go right on…” Learn more
- Name: Fancy Pants
- Species: Cat
- Location: Foster And Forever Pet Rescue, P.O Box 284, Naugatuck, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tuxedo
- Description: “Meet Fancy Pants, a handsome male tuxedo approximately 3 years old. Fancy Pants has had a rough life. He was…” Learn more
- Name: Hope
- Species: Dog
- Location: Best Friends For Life Animal Rescue, Southington, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Hope will never lose her sense of wonder and she’s ready for that dance of life. If interested in adopting…” Learn more
- Name: Paris
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Look at them ears! This sweet 1 year old young lady had a rough start in life. Paris was abandoned…” Learn more
- Name: London
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “London is a 14 month old sweet petite female. She was abandoned in an apartment along with Paris another feline….” Learn more
- Name: Aroh
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Aroh is a sweet, petite, shy, skittish siamese kitten who was recently trapped. She recently arrived so we do not…” Learn more
- Name: Katie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hearts United Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 731, Rocky Hill, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Calico Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Katie is a lovely, adult calico. She’s at the perfect age of four when kitties are all grown up and…” Learn more
- Name: Tom
- Species: Dog
- Location: Spotty Dog Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 1571, Waterbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Lhasa Apso
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “My current name is Tom! No one knows what I was called for the past 13 years. Spotty Dog volunteers…” Learn more
- Name: Marty
- Species: Dog
- Location: Spotty Dog Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 1571, Waterbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Cattle Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “This is Marty the closest you will ever come to having a perfect dog!! He loves to play and understands…” Learn more
- Name: Ajax
- Species: Dog
- Location: Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shiba Inu Husky Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “I am very friendly. I love to play with other dogs. I ignored the shelter cats. I am food reactive…” Learn more
- Name: Lulu
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Bristol, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Carolina Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Age: 1.5 years Weight: 55 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Curious – Dog Savvy Cats Good with…” Learn more
- Name: Chestnut
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Bristol, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boxer Plott Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Age: 1 yr. Weight: 30 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes Energy Level:…” Learn more
- Name: Glitter
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, BRISTOL, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Black and Tan Coonhound Boxer Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Age: 4 yrs. Weight: 57 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Curious – Dog savvy cats Good with…” Learn more
- Name: Rudy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Bristol, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Yellow Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Age: 10 mos. Weight: 67 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes Energy Level:…” Learn more
- Name: Sissy
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Chi Society Of Ct, Glastonbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Rat Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “SISSY Rat Terrier mix 13 years old, 29 lbs *********************************** Sissy is a 13 year old Rat Terrier mix who…” Learn more
- Name: Tripper
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Chi Society Of Ct, Glastonbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “*************************************** Tripper is a soulful 3 year old, 35lb Terrier mix who was owned by a homeless man in Louisiana….” Learn more
- Name: Charlie
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Chi Society Of Ct, Glastonbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “********************************** Charlie is an oldie but a goodie. He is a Lab mix who is estimated to be around 11…” Learn more
- Name: Lucy & Fluffy
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Trumbull Animal Group, 300 Church Hill Rd, Trumbull, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
- Description: “These two female guinea pigs were recently surrendered to the shelter. They are about 2 years old. They are getting…” Learn more
- Name: Bee
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Bridgeport Animal Control Facilites, 236 Evergreen Street, Bridgeport, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, English Spot
- Description: “Hey everyone! My name is Bee the Bunny (0267). I am a young rabbit looking for a home that is…” Learn more
- Name: Mia
- Species: Dog
- Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Jack Russell Terrier Dachshund Mix
- Description: “Hi, I’m Mia! I am a 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund mix (with perhaps some Chihuahua in there for…” Learn more
- Name: Porsha
- Species: Dog
- Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Pekingese Dachshund Mix
- Description: “Meet Porsha! She is a 7 year old Pekingese/Dachshund mix and weighs 18lbs. Before coming to POA, Porsha was in…” Learn more
- Name: Zorro
- Species: Dog
- Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Beagle Dachshund Mix
- Description: “Meet Zorro! He is a 9 year old Beagle/Dachshund mix and weighs 17lbs. He is not as swashbuckling as Antonio…” Learn more