Lacey Pets Who Need A Home: Fruitcake, Butter, Cookie & Nugget & More

Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Perhaps it’s time to adopt a pet! Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shelters in the Lacey area have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting to be adopted.

Across New Jersey, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located in your area. In the search for a new companion, consider beginning at a local shelter like Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, where Oreo the guinea pig 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 in appropriate homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Fruitcake, 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: Fruitcake
Species: Cat
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Fruitcake is such a little doll! She’s just 4 months old and was found as a little baby last November…” Learn more

Name: Butter
Species: Dog
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Would you just look at this big mush?! His name is Butter, and how fitting it is! Butter is only…” Learn more

Name: Cookie & Nugget
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig
Description: “Cookie and Nugget are two adorable little sisters of just 3 months old that would love a great piggy-savvy home…” Learn more

Name: Storm
Species: Cat
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Storm is such a sweet and gentle cat. He was found as a stray last fall but this sweetheart had…” Learn more

Name: Oreo
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig
Good With: Cats
Description: “Oreo is a lovey-dovey little one year old guinea pig that is hoping for a fabulous home of her own….” Learn more

Name: Ginger
Species: Dog
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Husky Shepherd Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Ginger is ready to begin her search for a great new home that is much better than her last. Although…” Learn more

Name: Rocky
Species: Dog
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Description: “Rocky is a bright, bubbly, brindle boy that is about 3 years old and is so ready to leap into…” Learn more

Name: Cocoa & Brownie
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig
Description: “Cocoa and Brownie are adorable little guinea pig sisters of just 9 months old that would love a great home…” Learn more

Name: Sugarbear
Species: Cat
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Sugarbear is such a sweet and lovable mush of a cat. She’s about 6 years old and she is with…” Learn more

Name: Clover
Species: Cat
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Japanese Bobtail
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Clover is a beautiful one year old Japanese Bobtail that would just love a great home to start over in….” Learn more

Name: Siren
Species: Cat
Location: Popcorn Park Ahs Forked River, Humane Way – Box 43, Forked River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Siren is an adorable little lady of just 6 months old that would love a great home to grow up…” Learn more

Name: Rocket *APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Species: Dog
Location: Pound Dog Found Dog Rescue, Barnegat, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Yorkshire Terrier Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Rocket Man is ready for a loving family! At 5 years old and 15 pounds he is an all-around great…” Learn more

Name: Fiona
Species: Dog
Location: Big East Akita Rescue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Akita
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Miss Fiona is new at BEAR. She comes to us from the Catskill Mountains in NY after no longer being…” Learn more

Name: Mia
Species: Dog
Location: Big East Akita Rescue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Akita
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Mia is very new with us here at BEAR, This pocket sized akita was found running loose up in Bucks…” Learn more

Name: Gage
Species: Dog
Location: Big East Akita Rescue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Akita
Description: “Gage comes to BEAR out of Memphis TN. Gage sadly sustained a gunshot wound to his back at close range….” Learn more

Name: Woody
Species: Dog
Location: Big East Akita Rescue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Akita
Good With: Kids
Description: “Woody comes to us from the Houston Texas area, he is a big happy fun loving boy who is currently…” Learn more

Name: Bobbie
Species: Dog
Location: East Coast Paws N Claws, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “This Sweet Pup is now Available through our Pre-Adoption Program and ready to go home on 1/17/2021 This Small/Medium MYSTERY…” Learn more

Name: Geo
Species: Dog
Location: East Coast Paws N Claws, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Dogs
Description: “his Sweet Pup is now Available through our Pre-Adoption Program! This MYSTERY MIX Cutie is just about 4-5 Years old…” Learn more

Name: Greta
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for adoption” Learn more

Name: Quinn
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for Adoption” Learn more

Name: Maverick
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for Adoption” Learn more

Name: Blanche
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for Adoption” Learn more

Name: Marty
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for Adoption” Learn more

Name: Jagger
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for Adoption” Learn more

Name: Jewel
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for Adoption” Learn more

Name: Daisy
Species: Cat
Location: Toms River Township Animal Facility, 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Available for Adoption” Learn more

Name: Stormy
Species: Dog
Location: Puppy Love Pet Rescue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Black Mouth Cur
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Stormy is one of a litter of 4 pups that are are about 9 weeks old now. They are all…” Learn more

Name: River
Species: Dog
Location: Puppy Love Pet Rescue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Black Mouth Cur
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “River is one of a litter of 4 pups that are are about 9 weeks old now. They are all…” Learn more

Name: Jacob
Species: Dog
Location: All Fur One Pet Rescue And Adoptions Inc, 1747 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. For more information, please visit our website: allfurone.org/adopt….” Learn more

Name: Cinder
Species: Dog
Location: All Fur One Pet Rescue And Adoptions Inc, 1747 Hooper Avenue, Toms R
iver, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. For more information, please visit our website: allfurone.org/adopt….” Learn more

Name: Confetti
Species: Dog
Location: All Fur One Pet Rescue And Adoptions Inc, 1747 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. For more information, please visit our website: allfurone.org/adopt….” Learn more

Name: Carl
Species: Dog
Location: All Fur One Pet Rescue And Adoptions Inc, 1747 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. For more information, please visit our website: allfurone.org/adopt….” Learn more

Name: Raven
Species: Cat
Location: All Fur One Pet Rescue And Adoptions Inc, 1747 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Super sweet, friendly girl! For more information, please…” Learn more

Name: Maddie
Species: Dog
Location: All Fur One Pet Rescue And Adoptions Inc, 1747 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. For more information, please visit our website: allfurone.org/adopt….” Learn more

Name: Sven
Species: Cat
Location: Ocean County Animal Facility North, 615 Freemont Ave., Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “Sven is the sweetest boy! He loves to play, and enjoys getting lots of attention and cuddles! Sven starts to…” Learn more

Name: Missy
Species: Cat
Location: Ocean County Animal Facility North, 615 Freemont Ave., Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “What a beautiful and sweet girl Missy is! She enjoys being pet, and really loves getting treats too! Missy is…” Learn more

Name: Cookie
Species: Dog
Location: American Rescue Dog, Brick, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Basset Hound Pointer Mix
Description: “Cookie may be the funniest combination dog, ever. This week girl is about 1-year-old and just a complete sweetheart. Great…” Learn more

Name: Simboo
Species: Dog
Location: American Rescue Dog, Brick, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Dachshund Chihuahua Mix
Description: “Where are all the chiweenie lovers?! This sweet boy is looking for his forever home. Very sweet, great with dogs,…” Learn more

Name: KC
Species: Cat
Location: The Volunteer Auxiliary For Animal Shelters Inc, P.O. Box 1432, Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Coming this weekend to Petsmart: Handsome KC, a 5 year old male striped brown/black with white tabby. Super nice boy!…” Learn more

Name: Athena
Species: Cat
Location: The Volunteer Auxiliary For Animal Shelters Inc, P.O. Box 1432, Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Athena, female tabby, about 3 months old. One of the 5 “Greek Goddess” sisters. All cats are: This cat is…” Learn more

Name: Aphrodite
Species: Cat
Location: The Volunteer Auxiliary For Animal Shelters Inc, P.O. Box 1432, Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Aphrodite, female tabby, about 3 months old. One of the 5 “Greek Goddess” sisters. All cats are: This cat is…” Learn more

Name: Echo
Species: Cat
Location: The Volunteer Auxiliary For Animal Shelters Inc, P.O. Box 1432, Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Echo, female tabby, about 3 months old. One of the 5 “Greek Goddess” sisters. All cats are: This cat is…” Learn more

Name: Persephone
Species: Cat
Location: The Volunteer Auxiliary For Animal Shelters Inc, P.O. Box 1432, Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Persephone, female tabby, about 3 months old. One of the 5 “Greek Goddess” sisters. All cats are: This cat is…” Learn more

Name: Artemis
Species: Cat
Location: The Volunteer Auxiliary For Animal Shelters Inc, P.O. Box 1432, Jackson, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Artemis, female tabby, about 3 months old. One of the 5 “Greek Goddess” sisters. All cats are: This cat is…” Learn more

Name: Sugar and Ginger
Species: Dog
Location: Ark Of Promise Rescue, Browns Mills, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle
Description: “Sugar and Ginger are pretty Beagle Girls, they are Strawberry Beagles. The Girls were owner surrendered to a kill shelter,…” Learn more

Name: Cooper
Species: Dog
Location: Ark Of Promise Rescue, Browns Mills, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hound Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Cooper is a young Hound mix, seems to be 8 months or so. Cooper weighs about 35lbs. He will be…” Learn more

Name: Timmy
Species: Dog
Location: Ark Of Promise Rescue, Browns Mills, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
Good With: Kids
Description: “Timmy is young Lab mix, Possibly Cattledog in the mix. He’s young about 6 months. Timmy weighs about 35lbs and…” Learn more

Name: Peanut
Species: Dog
Location: Ark Of Promise Rescue, Browns Mills, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Dachshund Mix
Description: “Peanut is a Chihuahua/Daschund mix boy. He weighs about 15lbs, and is around 1yr of age. He will be Fully…” Learn more

Name: Dudley
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Dudley is a 2 year old American Bulldog/terrier…” Learn more

Name: Caesar
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please adopt Caesar! He is a complete love! Caesar…” Learn more

Name: Charlie
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Maltese Yorkshire Terrier Mix
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.PLEASE HELP CHARLIE Charlie was adopted back in 2011…” Learn more

Name: Ready
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Our rescue has 8 Catahoula Mix Pups who are 8 weeks old. Our rescue has several mix breed pups available…” Learn more

Name: Razzy
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Our rescue has 8 Catahoula Mix Pups who are 8 weeks old. Our rescue has several mix breed pups available…” Learn more

Name: Rex
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Our rescue has 8 Catahoula Mix Pups who are 8 weeks old. There utd with shots, dewormed and will be…” Learn more

Name: Reffie
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Our rescue has 8 Catahoula Mix Pups who are 8 weeks old. There utd with shots, dewormed and will be…” Learn more