Meriden Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Bailey! Friendly, Resilient Boy!, Josephine, Moana & More

Looking to add a new member to your family and make a positive impact on the Meriden community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions.

For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new friend is at Meriden Humane Society, where Moana the cat is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. 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.

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 Bailey! Friendly, Resilient Boy!, a German Shepherd Dog 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: Bailey! Friendly, Resilient Boy!
Species: Dog
Location: Meriden Animal Control Saving Paws, 311 MURDOCK AVE., Meriden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
Good With: Dogs
Description: “***CONSIDERABLE GERMAN SHEPHERD AND/OR OTHER WORKING BREED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*** Meet Bailey, our happy and spunky senior GSD boy! Bailey is…” Learn more

Name: Josephine
Species: Cat
Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Moana
Species: Cat
Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
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Name: Vanessa
Species: Cat
Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: “Vanessa and her siblings were found outside as older kittens. She was scared at first but has slowly learned to…” Learn more

Name: Vanity
Species: Cat
Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: “Vanity and her siblings were all found outside. Very scared at first, Vanity has learned to trust but still likes…” Learn more

Name: Ronald
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cottontail Rabbit Rescue, Wallingford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Rex
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Ronald is the most handsome pure Rex bunny we have had in the rescue in a while. His owner could…” Learn more

Name: Peter
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cottontail Rabbit Rescue, Wallingford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit
Description: “Peter just recently came into the rescue. He is a mix breed bunny, I’m thinking mixed with a lop because…” Learn more

Name: Babies male and female
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cottontail Rabbit Rescue, Wallingford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Holland Lop Mini Rex Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “We have five of the cutest babies looking for a new home. They won’t be ready to go for another…” Learn more

Name: Dahlia
Species: Cat
Location: Cat T
ales Inc, P.O. Box 901, Middletown, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “DOB – 8/27/18 When I came to Cat Tales, I was very pregnant and soon delivered 7 kittens. All of…” Learn more

Name: Annie
Species: Cat
Location: Hearts United Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 731, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Annie is a stunning, little beauty! She is black as a raven and soft as a bunny. She is sweet,…” Learn more

Name: Tiger Lily
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Boxer Whippet Mix
Description: “This amazing girl came to us with a very sad start. You can see her intake on our FB on…” Learn more

Name: Hendrix
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Shepherd Mix
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Name: Hayes
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Shepherd Mix
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Name: Haley
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Shepherd Mix
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Name: Adele
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Yellow Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Adele is finishing up her last motherly duties caring for 8 wee little babies. She is now in search of…” Learn more

Name: Duke
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Duke is ready for a new family and he will bring lots of fun and excitement to any family. He…” Learn more

Name: Danny
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Meet Danny, a cute little lovebug that will fill you home with loads of happiness and fun. To learn more…” Learn more

Name: Dallas
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “There are 8 of these sweet babies. The mom looks like a mini chocolate lab. We don’t really know what…” Learn more

Name: Dexter
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Dexter is a cute little guy and very social. He loves everyone and gets along great with other dogs. To…” Learn more

Name: Dakota
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium,
Male, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Dakota is ready for his new family and will fill it with tons of happiness and fun. He is socialized…” Learn more

Name: Gavin
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Beagle Mix
Description: “Gavin is a sweet male pup that needs a loving home. He was surrendered with his 2 other brothers. He…” Learn more

Name: Rooster
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Boxer Golden Retriever Mix
Description: “This beautiful litter of 5 are from a mostly boxer mix mom who was adopted from a local shelter and…” Learn more

Name: Lizzie
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Lizzie is a fun and happy girl! She loves attention and wants to find her people! Please consider adopting her…” Learn more

Name: Carter
Species: Dog
Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Beagle Mix
Description: “Carter is a sweet male pup. He has not had much human touch but is very sweet once he understands…” Learn more

Name: Arrow
Species: Cat
Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Meet Arrow! She is a petite little kitty that is estimated to be around 1 year old. She was rescued…” Learn more

Name: Friedrich
Species: Dog
Location: Circle Of Hope K 9 Rescue, Bristol, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Boxer Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Friedrich, his littermates, and their mama came to Circle of Hope when the other dog in their home kept attacking…” Learn more

Name: Sinclair
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: “Sinclair came to our shelter as a stray from a rough neighborhood. He is a handsome, friendly boy looking for…” Learn more

Name: Sloane
Species: Cat
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Sloane came to our shelter as a stray from a rough neighborhood. He is a handsome, friendly boy looking for…” Learn more

Name: Black Jack
Species: Dog
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Chow Chow
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Black Jack came to our shelter when his time was up at a rural shelter in Georgia. Thanks to the…” Learn more

Name: Winona
Species: Dog
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Rottweiler Mastiff Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Winona mom (Willa) came to our shelter VERY pregnant and delivered six puppies just days after arriving to her foster…” Learn more

Name: Hook
Species: Cat
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Hook is a sweet boy that came to our shelter after living many years on the streets. Before he arrived…” Learn more

Name: Waverly
Species: Dog
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Rottweiler Mastiff Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Waverly’s mom (Willa) came to our shelter VERY pregnant and delivered six puppies just days after arriving to her foster…” Learn more

Name: Wynter
Species: Dog
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Rottweiler Mastiff Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Wynter’s mom (Willa) came to our shelter VERY pregnant and delivered six puppies just days after arriving to her foster…” Learn more

Name: Wren
Species: Dog
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Rottweiler Mastiff Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Wren’s mom (Willa) came to our shelter VERY pregnant and delivered six puppies just days after arriving to her foster…” Learn more

Name: Willie
Species: Dog
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Mastiff Rottweiler Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Willie’s mom (Willa) came to our shelter VERY pregnant and delivered six puppies just days after arriving to her foster…” Learn more

Name: Wyatt
Species: Dog
Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Rottweiler Mastiff Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Wyatt’s mom (Willa) came to our shelter VERY pregnant and delivered six puppies just days after arriving to her foster…” Learn more

Name: GoGo Girl
Species: Cat
Location: Foster And Forever Pet Rescue, P.O Box 284, Naugatuck, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Description: “Meet Gogo Girl, a.k.a. GiGi!! Gogo is a young mama cat who is ready to have her turn as a…” Learn more

Name: simon
Species: Cat
Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Simon is rather unique. He is a young fun loving goofy dude who craves human attention. He is high energy…” Learn more

Name: Buck
Species: Cat
Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Buck is a mostly black two and a half year old male. He is a friendly, playful and quite the…” Learn more

Name: Molly
Species: Cat
Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Tortoiseshell
Good With: Cats
Description: “Good Golly, It’s Miss Molly! Molly is a unique, long haired torti with quite the sassy flair. Her coloring is…” Learn more

Name: Ditto
Species: Cat
Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Ditto is the perfect name for this friendly girl, meaning if she could talk she would say exactly that “ditto”….” Learn more

Name: Mischief
Species: Cat
Location: Hisses To Kisses Inc, Hamden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Don’t want a rambunctious kitten but would love a more mature and relaxed feline companion? Consider adopting Mischief, a 9…” Learn more

Name: Mickey
Species: Cat
Location: Hisses To Kisses Inc, Hamden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “**MICKEY IS PART OF A BONDED PAIR WITH DOC** Mickey, just like his father Mischief, is a chill, easy-going dude….” Learn more

Name: Doc
Species: Cat
Location: Hisses To Kisses Inc, Hamden, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “**DOC IS PART OF A BONDED PAIR WITH MICKEY** Doc is a leaner, more outgoing version of Mickey. He is…” Learn more

Name: ~Wilma and Wilton~
Species: Dog
Location: Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, West Hartford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier American Bulldog Mix
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Introducing this amazing duo, the owner of many of our hearts, Wilma and Wilton!! When we say we are in…” Learn more

Name: Hans
Species: Dog
Location: Circle Of Hope K 9 Rescue, West Hartford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Boxer Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Hans, his littermates, and their mama came to Circle of Hope when the other dog in their home kept attacking…” Learn more

Name: ~tortellini~
Species: Dog
Location: Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, West Hartford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever Plott Hound Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Sweet Tortellini would LOVE to be your valentine! This sweet girl was born in foster care. When one of our…” Learn more

Name: Biz
Species: Dog
Location: Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, Branford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
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Name: Whiskey
Species: Dog
Location: Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, Branford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed Shepherd Mix
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Name: Bobby
Species: Dog
Location: Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, Branford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Hound Mix
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Name: Webber
Species: Dog
Location: Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, Branford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: #487 ChiChi
Species: Cat
Location: The Friends Of Th
e New Haven Animal Shelter, 81 Fournier St., New Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “10-year-old Chi Chi. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS PET, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected]. All of our cats…” Learn more

Name: Shelby
Species: Dog
Location: Double Dog Rescue, Unionville, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Breed: Terrier / Lab mix Age: 1 year old Weight: 34 lbs Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown…” Learn more

Name: Nyla
Species: Dog
Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Nyla is a sweetheart 13 week old pittie lab mix ready for her furever home. She has a mellow disposition…” Learn more

Name: Lucky Boomerang
Species: Dog
Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Boom! Boom! Boom! Earthquake!! Oh, wait. That’s just me! Ya see- when I’m happy my whole body shakes from tip…” Learn more