Newton Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Floradora, Jack Kirby, Okyu & More

Want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many facilities are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.

Across Massachusetts, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located not too far from you. In the search for your new friend, consider looking around at a local animal shelter like Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, where Emmie the cat 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 permanent homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Floradora, 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: Floradora
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Floradora is a timid girl looking for a quiet forever home with experienced cat owners. She does great with other…” Learn more

Name: Jack Kirby
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Jack Kirby is a sweet and mellow cat who does well with other cats.” Learn more

Name: Okyu
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Okyu is social and playful.” Learn more

Name: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is a timid kitty who must be adopted with Henrietta Lacks. They would do best in a…” Learn more

Name: Emmie
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Emmie is a timid and playful young cat looking for a quiet forever home with an experienced cat owner.” Learn more

Name: Francis Bacon
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Francis Bacon is a mellow cat who needs to be adopted by someone who has another cat for him to…” Learn more

Name: Henrietta Lacks
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Henrietta Lacks is a lazy, sweet cat who must be adopted with Antonie van Leeuwenhoek.” Learn more

Name: Sir Isaac Newton
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Sir Isaac Newton is a mellow cat who needs to be adopted by someone who has another cat for him…” Learn more

Name: Rosalind Franklin
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Rosalind Franklin is a playful cat who needs to be adopted by someone with another cat for her to be…” Learn more

Name: Sir Galahad
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Sir Galahad is a sweet but timid boy who needs to be adopted by someone with a quiet home and…” Learn more

Name: Siffy
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Siffy is a timid girl who gets along well with other cats. She needs a quiet home with an experienced…” Learn more

Name: Keira Knightley
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Keira Knightley is a timid girl looking for a quiet forever home.” Learn more

Name: Miss Lizzy
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Miss Lizzy is a playful and timid kitty looking for a quiet forever home with an experienced cat owner.” Learn more

Name: Chiitan
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: George Bailey
Species: Cat
Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: MANDY—just a big BABY!
Species: Dog
Location: Best Friends Furever, Waltham, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Hound Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “This gorgeous girl is a 1 year old white American bulldog/ hound mix who is still just a puppy at…” Learn more

Name: BEETLEJUICE
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Guinea Pig
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Name: MELLY
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
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Name: COMPRI REILLY OF WORDSWORTH
Species: Cat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Himalayan
Description: “We would like to formally introduce you to Compri Reilly of Wordsworth! This distinguished gentleman is a 16-year-old Himalayan. He…” Learn more

Name: ZAZZY
Species: Ferret
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age
, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Ferret
Description: “Hi, we are Zazzy and Sheldon! We are a pair of playful 1 year old ferrets looking for our next…” Learn more

Name: SHELDON
Species: Ferret
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Ferret
Description: “Hi, we are Zazzy and Sheldon! We are a pair of playful 1 year old ferrets looking for our next…” Learn more

Name: DAISY DARES YOU
Species: Ferret
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Ferret
Description: “Hi, I’m Daisy Dares You! I’m a curious, gentle, 4 year old female ferret looking for a new home. I…” Learn more

Name: SWEETIE
Species: Degu
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Degu
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Name: PICKLE
Species: Rat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Rat
Description: “Pleased to meet you, I’m Pickle! I’m an easygoing 3 year old male rat. My friend recently passed away, and…” Learn more

Name: MANCHEGO
Species: Rat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Rat
Description: “Hey Friends! My name is Manchego and there’s nothing cheesy about how cute I am. I’m a five week old…” Learn more

Name: HAVARTI
Species: Rat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Rat
Description: “Hey Friends! My name is Havarti and there’s nothing cheesy about how cute I am. I’m a five week old…” Learn more

Name: HALO
Species: Degu
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Degu
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Name: NACHO
Species: Rat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Rat
Description: “Hey Friends! My name is Nacho and there’s nothing cheesy about how cute I am. I’m a five week old…” Learn more

Name: GOUDA
Species: Rat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Rat
Description: “Hey Friends! My name is Gouda and there’s nothing cheesy about how cute I am. I’m a five week old…” Learn more

Name: MUENSTER
Species: Rat
Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Rat
Description: “Hey Friends! My name is Muenster and there’s nothing cheesy about how cute I am. I’m a five week old…” Learn more

Name: Cali
Species: Cat
Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Calico Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “COURTESY POST – Cali & River – Available for Adoption These kids are Cali (named appropriately – F) and River…” Learn more

Name: River
Species: Cat
Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “COURTESY POST – Cali & River – Available for Adoption These kids are Cali (named appropriately – F) and River…” Learn more

Name: Sarge
Species: Dog
Location: Shultzs Guest House, Dedham, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: “Please visit our website for full bio and adoption info. www.sghrescue.org” Learn more

Name: Woodrow
Species: Dog
Location: Shultzs Guest House, Dedham, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog
Description: “Please visit our website www.sghrescue.org for a complete bio, application and adoption details.” Learn more

Name: Revolution & Sgt Pepper
Species: Rat
Location: Mainely Rat Rescue, Dedham, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Rat
Good With: Kids
Description: “Fostered in Holbrook, MA.” Learn more

Name: Dahlia
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pointer
Good With: Dogs
Description: “- DAHLIA – Pointer Mix – White & Brown – 8 months – Female – 33lbs Adopter must have a…” Learn more

Name: Orchid
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pointer
Good With: Dogs
Description: “- ORCHID – Pointer Mix – White & Black – 8 months – Female – 30lbs Adopter must have a…” Learn more

Name: Honeysuckle
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pointer
Good With: Dogs
Description: “HONEYSUCKLE Pointer Mix White & Black 8 months Female 30lbs MUST HAVE RESIDENT DOG. Honeysuckle is a very shy girl…” Learn more

Name: Daffodil
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pointer
Good With: Dogs
Description: “DAFFODIL Pointer Mix White & Brown 8 months Female 25lbs MUST HAVE RESIDENT DOG. Daffodil is a very shy girl…” Learn more

Name: Butter
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Butter is a 8 month old pup . Very happy and bouncy. Will need obedience training as she is jumpy….” Learn more

Name: Zinnia
Species: Dog
Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pointer
Good With: Dogs
Description: “- ZINNIA – Pointer Mix – Tricolor – 8 months – Female – 37lbs Adopter must have a resident dog….” Learn more

Name: BEAN
Species: Rabbit
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
Description: “MEET BEAN! This 3 month old female bun is looking for a place to call home! She is your typical…” Learn more

Name: WATSON
Species: Rabbit
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, French Lop
Description: “This animal currently has a pending adoption.” Learn more

Name: TIERNEY
Species: Rabbit
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, French Lop
Description: “This animal currently has a pending adoption.” Learn more

Name: SPAGHETTI
Species: Rabbit
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
Description: “MEET SPAGHETTI! Spaghetti is a 3-month-old female rabbit who is ready for a new home. She is pretty social and…” Learn more

Name: Star & Buck
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “Hi! We are Star (2 year old tabby with white) and Buck (1 year old long haired tabby), a bonded…” Learn more

Name: Leenabe & Kylie
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “We are Leenabee and Kylie. We are two curious and playful 6 month old girls who love to explore. We…” Learn more

Name: Minx
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Minx and I’m a sweet little girl. I’m a 3-month-old black kitten. I’m very affectionate and just…” Learn more

Name: Camel & Comedy
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Our names are Camel and Comedy, and we are six-month-old brothers. We are very bonded and want to be adopted…” Learn more

Name: Scout
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes, older children Crate trained: Yes…” Learn more

Name: Freda
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Name: Freda (Female) Breed: German Shepherd Mix Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good…” Learn more

Name: Diamond
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Name: Diamond (Female) Breed: Pit Bull Mix Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good…” Learn more

Name: Christian
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Name: Christian (Male) Breed: Pit Bull Mix Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good…” Learn more

Name: Hugo
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Dachshund Terrier Mix
Description: “Good with dogs: Unknown Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Unknown Crate trained: Mostly House trained: Mostly Hugo is…” Learn more

Name: Semi-feral shy kittens
Species: Cat
Location: Guardian Angels Cat Rescue Inc, PO Box 5533, Wayland, MA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “We have several pair of quite shy kittens- going to new homes as pairs- that still are hand shy, but…” Learn more