Portsmouth Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Joey, Towser, Luke & More

Looking to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters in Portsmouth and environs have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in Virginia — many of whom are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a lovable new friend is at Norfolk Spca, where Luke the dog is waiting patiently, or another local animal 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 appropriate 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 dog person, meet Joey, a Hound mix up for adoption. 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: Joey
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Towser
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Luke
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Naveen
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Poppy
Species: Rabbit
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, American
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Name: McGruff
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Tippy
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Blitz
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Captain
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Twizzler
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Stormy
Speci
es: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Myrtle
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
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Name: Lego
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Lita
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Commander
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Ollie
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Gigabyte
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Toad
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Minaj
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Fern
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Apple
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Valentine
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Casanova
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Romeo
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Spca, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Name: Pepper
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapea
ke Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Allie
Species: Dog
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Female, Mastiff Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Allie is a beautiful senior lady who still has plenty of pep in her step. Things she likes: Being brushed…” Learn more

Name: Charles
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
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Name: Denver
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
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Name: Cupcake
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Jelly Bean
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: George
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Creamsicle
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Fred
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Houdini
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Dash
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
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Name: Maven
Species: Cat
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Maven is a sweet young girl. She absolutely adores other cats and is so gentle with everyone she meets. At…” Learn more

Name: Rudy
Species: Dog
Location: Chesapeake Animal Services, 2100 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
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Name: DIESEL
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Cane Corso
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Name: SMOKE
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “*Strictly adults only please *I would do well with an experienced dog owner! *With time and patience, I will be…” Learn more

Name: RIVER
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center on stray hold while…” Learn more

Name: LUCKY
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Lucky is an all around fantastic cat. He is very people forward and wants to be around you as much…” Learn more

Name: PEPE PEW
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Pepe Pew is a sweet kitten who has lived with other cats and polite dogs. He can be a bit…” Learn more

Name: A059848
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently in foster with a family for the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption…” Learn more

Name: KENNY POWERS
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! My name is Kenny Powers and the staff at Norfolk Animal Care Center would love…” Learn more

Name: DAK
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “* I’m house trained and crate trained! * I need to be the only animal in my home * I…” Learn more

Name: GEM
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently in foster with a family for the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption…” Learn more

Name: A059809
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I will be at the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center (NACC) on a stray…” Learn more

Name: COCO
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Description: “My name is Coco and I’m 13 years old! My foster mama says the following about me: – Has had…” Learn more

Name: A059857
Species: Dog
< b>Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Boxer Beagle Mix
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center on stray hold while…” Learn more

Name: FIFI
Species: Rabbit
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Lionhead
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Name: A059827
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center on stray hold while…” Learn more

Name: A059858
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center on stray hold while…” Learn more

Name: BUM BUM
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Bulldog
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center and available for adoption….” Learn more

Name: A059851
Species: Dog
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Miniature Pinscher
Description: “Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center on stray hold while…” Learn more

Name: AJAX
Species: Cat
Location: Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk, VA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “*Currently in a Foster home- His Foster Family says: He’s very shy but he is slowly opening up each day….” Learn more