Long Island Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Spud, Auntie, Giada & More
Want to add a furry friend to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many facilities in Long Island and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions.
For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new family member is at Smithtown Animal Shelter, where Giada 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 appropriate homes.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. 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 Spud, a Jack Russell Terrier 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: Spud
- Species: Dog
- Location: Save A Dog A Day Rescue, west sayville, LI 11796, West Sayville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier
- Description: “1. A completed application (link below) and virtual home visit are necessary to be considered for adoption of any of…” Learn more
- Name: Auntie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Smithtown Animal Shelter, 410 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD, Smithtown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “This sweet mush of a girl was trapped as part of our TNR program. She had a few kittens following…” Learn more
- Name: Giada
- Species: Cat
- Location: Smithtown Animal Shelter, 410 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD, Smithtown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix
- Description: “Giada was abandoned by her previous owner. Despite this, she is affectionate and trusting. Giada would love a quieter home…” Learn more
- Name: Farmer
- Species: Dog
- Location: Happy Tails Dog Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 69, Smithtown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Farmer is a 3 year old mixed breed dog male who weighs about 20 lbs. He is now looking for…” Learn more
- Name: Casey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Aussie Rescue And Placement Helpline Inc, Smithtown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “An approved application must be on file prior to any meetings. Adoption application can be found at www.aussierescue.org WE ARE…” Learn more
- Name: Crumble
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Almost Home Animal Rescue And Adoption Inc, 646 Route 112 Patchogue NY, Medford, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Meet Crumble! Crumble is an 8 month old piggie who came to us after his owner no longer could care…” Learn more
- Name: Darth Tater, Tater Tot, and Snoopy
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Almost Home Animal Rescue And Adoption Inc, 646 Route 112 Patchogue NY, Medford, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Rex
- Description: “Mett Darth Tater, Tater Tot and Snoopy. These cuties are 8 weeks old and are Rex Mixes. They are ready…” Learn more
- Name: Sasha
- Species: Cat
- Location: Almost Home Animal Rescue And Adoption Inc, 646 Route 112 Patchogue NY, Medford, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Siamese Mix
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Sasha is a beautiful 8 year old gal. She loves being pet and will rub on you for more! Sasha…” Learn more
- Name: Smokey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Almost Home Animal Rescue And Adoption Inc, 646 Route 112 Patchogue NY, Medford, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Smokey is a 5 month old neutered, mixed breed. He was rescued from a hill kill shelter and is now…” Learn more
- Name: LILLY
- Species: Cat
- Location: The No Kill Project, Bay Shore, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “LILLY is approximately two years old. She enjoys the attention of humans more than other cats. She would tend to…” Learn more
- Name: OSCAR
- Species: Cat
- Location: The No Kill Project, Bay Shore, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Meet OSCAR! HE IS A BONDED PAIR WITH NALA! THEY MUST BE ADOPTED TOGETHER! Oscar is six months old. This…” Learn more
- Name: NALA
- Species: Cat
- Location: The No Kill Project, Bay Shore, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “NALA is a super sweet 6 month old tabby beauty. NALA IS BONDED WITH OSCAR AND MUST BE ADOPTED TOGETHER!…” Learn more
- Name: STEWART
- Species: Cat
- Location: The No Kill Project, Bay Shore, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Tuxedo Domestic Medium Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Stewart is a 7 month old love bug!! Even his nose is in the shape of a heart! He purrs…” Learn more
- Name: Beau
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tender Loving Cats Inc, 1208 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Beau! Born September, 2020 Beau is a friendly Tuxedo kitten who will greet you when you walk in the…” Learn more
- Name: Boo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tender Loving Cats Inc, 1208 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tuxedo
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Boo! Born May 2020 Boo is a sweet kitten who enjoys playing with wand toys. He is a bit…” Learn more
- Name: Max
- Species: Cat
- Location: Save A Pet Animal Rescue, 608 Rte 112, Port Jeff Station, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Max is an 8 year old sweet boy who lost his elderly owner and is a bit confused as to…” Learn more
- Name: Sasha
- Species: Dog
- Location: New York Safe Haven Animal Rescue, Yaphank, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Looking for a home!!! Meet Sasha! She was rescued from Puerto Rico. She’s approx 2 years old and 37 lbs…” Learn more
- Name: Luisa
- Species: Dog
- Location: New York Safe Haven Animal Rescue, Yaphank, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Luisa is a sweet 3 year old, 33 lb dog searching for a home! She is thought to be a…” Learn more
- Name: Rocky
- < b>Species: Dog
- Location: New York Safe Haven Animal Rescue, Yaphank, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Handsome Rocky is approx. 2.5 years old & approx. 38 lbs.. He is fully vetted. Mixed breed / unknown. He…” Learn more
- Name: Kiwi and Mango
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Star Save The Animals Rescue Foundation, Middle Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “These two adorable Guinea Pigs are in need of a new forever home with a responsible pet owner. They come…” Learn more
- Name: Jolene
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ollies Angels Animal Rescue, Greenlawn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
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- Name: Journey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ollies Angels Animal Rescue, Greenlawn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
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- Name: Turner
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ollies Angels Animal Rescue, Greenlawn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Can you give this sweet boy the warm bed and loving home he deserves? One look in his sweet eyes,…” Learn more
- Name: Copper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ollies Angels Animal Rescue, Greenlawn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “When we rescued Copper, a 1 1/2 year old, 53 lb Red Nosed Pit mix, from a SC kill shelter,…” Learn more
- Name: 21-38 Judge
- Species: Dog
- Location: Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter, 80 New Highway, Amityville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Judge #21-38. Arrived 2/3/2021 at 7 years old.” Learn more
- Name: 1-42 Barnaby 1-43 Boots
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter, 80 New Highway, Amityville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “#1-42 Barnaby & #1-43 Boots. Arrived 1/26/2021 at 8 months old. Boots & Barnaby are bonded brothers. Felv/FIV negative, current…” Learn more
- Name: 1-20 Kaneki
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter, 80 New Highway, Amityville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Kaneki #1-20. Arrived 1/19/2021 at 4 years old. Felv negative, FIV Positive, current on vaccinations and parasite prevention, altered and…” Learn more
- Name: 1-34 Peanut
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter, 80 New Highway, Amityville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Peanut #1-34. Arrived 1/25/2021 at 1 year old. Felv/FIV negative, current on vaccinations and parasite prevention, altered and microchipped.” Learn more
- Name: 21-37 Blanca
- Species: Dog
- Location: Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter, 80 New Highway, Amityville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Blanca #21-37. Arrived 1/30/2021 at 4 years old.” Learn more
- Name: RAMBO NEEDS FOSTER
- Species: Dog
- Location: Li Chihuahua Rescue Inc, Mastic Beach, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Description: “7 yr 8 lb RAMBO was pretty terrified in the shelter
and in his prior home! He has nipped being…” Learn more
- Name: Audrey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pioneers For Animal Welfare Society Inc Paws, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
- Description: “Say hello to Audrey. This cutie pie is roughly 8 mos old now. She’s spent the past couple of months…” Learn more
- Name: Sissy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pit Of Our Souls Rescue Inc, Levittown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Sissy is a 1 yr old female pittie weighing about 50 lb. She is currently up to date on all…” Learn more
- Name: Kelvin
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pit Of Our Souls Rescue Inc, Levittown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Kelvin is an 8 month old male pittie weighing about 60lb. He is not yet neutered but is scheduled to…” Learn more
- Name: Macy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pit Of Our Souls Rescue Inc, Levittown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Macy is a 1 yr old petite pittie/terrier mix weighing about 35-40 lb. She is not spayed yet but is…” Learn more
- Name: Cinna
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pit Of Our Souls Rescue Inc, Levittown, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Cinna is a 1 yr old female pittie mix that currently weighs about 55lb. She is spayed and up to…” Learn more
- Name: Schmidt
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Jess
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Winston
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Charleigh
- Species: Dog
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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- Name: Alli
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Learn more
- Name: Blizzard
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Learn more
- Name: Fonzie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Last Hope Inc, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “?FONZIE is a Miracle Kitten… with more chutzpah “hootspa” (pardon my Yiddish) than his TV namesake.? Several days after Christmas,…” Learn more
- Name: Aquarius
- Species: Cat
- Location: Last Hope Inc, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Hi! I am Aquarius and I am a very friendly 1 year old boy who is pretty new to Last…” Learn more
- Name: Marcel
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Patricia H Ladew Foundation, Oyster Bay, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Learn more
- Name: Jack
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pets4luv Foundation, Westbury, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
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- Name: Laurel
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pets4luv Foundation, Westbury, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “1 year old, female, LAUREL needs a FOSTER HOME to heal in or a FOREVER HOME. Recently trapped in Laurelton….” Learn more
- Name: Jake
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pets4luv Foundation, Westbury, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Learn more
- Name: Philly CC
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bideawee, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “This sweet and spirited boy is named Philly CC. He arrived to us a short time ago with some of…” Learn more
- Name: Wendy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Wendy is a sweet and social girl who is now in search of another forever home. Sadly, her owner passed…” Learn more
- Name: Mango
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Lhasa Apso
- Description: “Our sweet boy, Mango, is all ready to go to his forever home. Take a look at his adorable face…” Learn more
- Name: Mindy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sweet Adoptables, Westport, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Mindy’s rescue from the high kill shelter in South Carolina became necessary after a hunter clearly left her on her…” Learn more
- Name: Cindy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sweet Adoptables, Westport, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “When Cindy came to us from a kill shelter in South Carolina, it was clear to us she had been…” Learn more
- Name: Bentley
- Species: Cat
- Location: The North Fork C
ountry Kids, Riverhead, NY - Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Bentley is handsome young guy that loves just about everyone! Super sweet and playful, he will make himself right at…” Learn more
- Name: Amity
- Species: Cat
- Location: The North Fork Country Kids, Riverhead, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Amity is a young affectionate and playful purr machine. She loves to jump up and give lots of cuddles and…” Learn more
- Name: Mac Daddy
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Mac Daddy is about 2 years old. He is neutered. He is very friendly and socialable.” Learn more