New Port Richey Pets Who Need A Home: Vanilla, Mushroom, Mellow & More

Looking to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters in New Port Richey and environs have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted.

For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for an adorable new friend is at The Runaways Animal Rescue, where Mellow the cat is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. 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.

If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up 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 Vanilla, an American Staffordshire 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: Vanilla
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Jimmys Angels Rescue, New Port Richey, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Vanilla is a sweet sensitive girl who is 9 weeks old and looking for her forever family. She is expected…” Learn more

  • Name: Mushroom
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Runaways Animal Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Mellow and Mushroom are a bonded pair of 10 month old tabby kittens that are looking for their forever home…” Learn more

  • Name: Mellow
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Runaways Animal Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Mellow and Mushroom are a bonded pair of 10 month old tabby kittens that are looking for their forever home…” Learn more

  • Name: Pikachu
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Runaways Animal Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet 6 month old adorable and adoptable Pikachu. This foster kitty is both sweet and feisty!! When he is in…” Learn more

  • Name: Lestat
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Runaways Animal Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Lestat is now 4 months old but was found on the sidewalk when he was three weeks old. His finder…” Learn more

  • Name: Leola
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Runaways Animal Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Leola. She is a quiet and shy girl 5 month old kitten. Leola prefers the company of other cats….” Learn more

  • Name: Karat (& Katniss)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Angora Rabbit
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  • Name: Peaches (& Apricot)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Lionhead
  • Good With: Cats
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  • Name: BunBun (& Turbolina)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Lionhead
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  • Name: Jenny (& Bugs)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mini Rex
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Jenny is a sweet girl and very bonded to her partner Bugs.” Learn more

  • Name: Grayson
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, American
  • Good With: Cats
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  • Name: George
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Dutch
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  • Name: Turbolina (& BunBun)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Lionhead
  • Good With: Cats
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  • Name: Clyde (& Bonnie
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Harlequin
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  • Name: Patches
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Harlequin Mini Rex Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Patches is an opinionated but very sweet girl, who is looking for a husbun and forever home. She is a…” Learn more

  • Name: Beatrice (& Quinn)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Harlequin Mini Lop Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Friendly and curious” Learn more

  • Name: Apricot (& Peaches)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Lionhead
  • Good With: Cats
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  • Name: Gracie
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chinchilla
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  • Name: Quinn (& Beatrice)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Harlequin
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  • Name: Savannah (& Pepper)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Harlequin
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  • Name: Poppy
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Harlequin
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Beautiful, shy, little girl.” Learn more

  • Name: Matilda
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, American
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Surrendered” Learn more

  • Name: June (& Benny)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chinchilla
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  • Name: Bonnie (& Clyde)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Harlequin
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  • Name: Newton
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Flemish Giant
  • Description: “Newton is a friendly and curious rabbit, who needs a lot of space. He does not do well in a…” Learn more

  • Name: Kamden (& Frankie)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Dutch Mini Rex Mix
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  • Name: Frankie (& Kamden)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Dutch
  • Good With: Cats
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  • Name: Xena (& Zorro)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Florida White
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  • Name: Bugs (& Jenny)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Lionhead
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Bugs is a friendly and sweet guy. He is bonded to Jenny.” Learn more

  • Name: Zorro (& Xena)
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue, Holiday, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Lionhead
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  • Name: Spot VI
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 271772, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Treeing Walker Coonhound
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Spot is a sweet, energetic girl and she enjoys…” Learn more

  • Name: Harold
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 271772, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Beagle
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Harold is a sweet beagle boy who came to…” Learn more

  • Name: Dodger III
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 271772, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Beagle
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.This is Dodger! He is a sweet, 9 year…” Learn more

  • Name: Sheba
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Humane Society Of Pasco County Inc, 14949 HARMON DRIVE, Shady Hills, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Cute, happy, small and sweet would be the first things that come to mind when talking about Sheba. She is…” Learn more

  • Name: Pax
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Humane Society Of Pasco County Inc, 14949 HARMON DRIVE, Shady Hills, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier Boxer Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Fun, Fun, Fun! What a happy guy this is. Pax is just over 2 years old (dob 10/31/18) and about…” Learn more

  • Name: Hal
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Humane Society Of Pasco County Inc, 14949 HARMON DRIVE, Shady Hills, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Hal is just 4 months old and looking for his forever home. Don’t miss out on this sweet kitten. He…” Learn more

  • Name: Lucy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Suncoast Animal League, 1030 Pennsylvania Ave., Palm Harbor, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Gotta Love Lucy Lucy loves people and if she could talk, that would be her direct quote. At 82 lbs,…” Learn more

  • Name: Bruno
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Paw Print Hearts Inc, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog Hound Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Bruno is a sweetheart! He is quickly learning how to leash walk and is almost completely house trained. He is…” Learn more

  • Name: Elle
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Paw Print Hearts Inc, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Elle is a sweet 10 lb., 16 week-old chihuahua mix who loves to snuggle; and she wants a forever home…” Learn more

  • Name: Stanley
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Paw Print Hearts Inc, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog Corgi Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Stanley is a 6 month old small but mighty shepherd mix who has much love to give. He enjoys cuddling…” Learn more

  • Name: Janey
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Haven Rescue Inc, Land O Lakes, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Janey was found by a fireman inside the engine of the fire truck. No one knows how long she was…” Learn more

  • Name: Dag
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Haven Rescue Inc, Land O Lakes, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Dag is a sweet little guy about 5 months old. He is the first one to step up to be…” Learn more

  • Name: Blondie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Haven Rescue Inc, Land O Lakes, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Blondie will remind you that the world has a kind and gentle side. She is an excellent listener. She understands…” Learn more

  • Name: Zeus & Tigger
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Haven Rescue Inc, Land O Lakes, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Siamese Tabby Mix
  • Good With: Kids
  • Description: “Hi Meet Zeus and Tigger! Zeus is a Siamese mix. Tigger is an Orange Tabby. They are bonded brothers that…” Learn more

  • Name: Ziggy-Male
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Cat Haven Rescue Inc, Land O Lakes, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Ziggy is a friendly black and white tuxedo male. He is very outgoing and gets along great with other cats…” Learn more

  • Name: Hank IV
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Southeast Beagle Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.ADOPTION PENDINGNew Arrival: HANK IV is a great Beagle…” Learn more

  • Name: Vidalia
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Southeast Beagle Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Beagle Basset Hound Mix
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.New Arrival: VIDALIA is a great girl who has…” Learn more

  • Name: Natchez
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Southeast Beagle Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.New Arrival: NATCHEZ is an older boy who may…” Learn more

  • Name: Maxwell
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Southeast Beagle Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.New Arrival: MAXWELL is a Beagle mix boy from…” Learn more

  • Name: Lucky
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Save Our Strays Inc, Safety Harbor, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Description: “Please complete our online Adoption Application (https://forms.gle/GE48znsNeFQoxTax5). An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS,…” Learn more

  • Name: Sasha
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Save Our Strays Inc, Safety Harbor, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Please complete our online Adoption Application (https://forms.gle/GE48znsNeFQoxTax5). An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS,…” Learn more

  • Name: Bailey
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Save Our Strays Inc, Safety Harbor, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Description: “Please complete our online Adoption Application (https://forms.gle/GE48znsNeFQoxTax5). An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS,…” Learn more

  • Name: Violet & Flower
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Save Our Strays Inc, Safety Harbor, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Description: “Please complet
    e our online Adoption Application (https://forms.gle/GE48znsNeFQoxTax5). An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS,…” Learn more

  • Name: Flower & Violet
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Save Our Strays Inc, Safety Harbor, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Description: “Please complete our online Adoption Application (https://forms.gle/GE48znsNeFQoxTax5). An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS,…” Learn more

  • Name: Diva
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Save Our Strays Inc, Safety Harbor, FL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Calico Mix
  • Description: “Please complete our online Adoption Application (https://forms.gle/GE48znsNeFQoxTax5). An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS,…” Learn more