SoHo-Little Italy Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Luna, Kluster & More

Looking to add a new member to your family and do something good for the SoHo-Little Italy community at the same time? Maybe it’s the right time to adopt a pet! During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and animal shelters still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.

Across New York, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — many of whom are located in your area. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new friend is at Waggytail Rescue, where Kluster 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.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you’re a dog or cat person, there are several great options available. 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: Layton – NYC
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This handsome guy is Layton, a 4 year old grey tabby with some white. He is a sweetheart and loves…” Learn more

  • Name: Luna
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Tails Of Love Animal Rescue Inc, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “My name is LUNA and I’m a lovely 10 yr F Black/White Domestic Short Hair Cat with emerald green eyes….” Learn more

  • Name: Kluster
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Waggytail Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Kluster is a 6-month-old, 33-pound male terrier mix from Texas. Kluster is a bundle of joy! He came to us…” Learn more

  • Name: Leela
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Waggytail Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Description: “Leela is a 2-4 year-old, 27-pound female lab mix from Alabama. She is as sweet as can be! She enjoys…” Learn more

  • Name: Vivian
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Kittykind, 860 Broadway, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Vivian was rescued from a local deli where she had been spending a lot of time in the basement. She…” Learn more

  • Name: Tito
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Fur Real, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “I’m little Tito. I was found on a street i Queens in very cold weather in late December. Since then,…” Learn more

  • Name: Tigger
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ready For Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “We saw Tigger, a 6 -year-old 70 lbs Boxer/Pit mix, being surrendered to the city shelter as we were rescuing…” Learn more

  • Name: Elliot
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Ready For Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tuxedo
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Elliot is the puuuurfect kitty boy! This youthful chap is so sweet and loving, a total bff cat. He loves…” Learn more

  • Name: Yogi
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ready For Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Ter
    rier Labrador Retriever Mix
  • Description: “Yogi is a super sweet, playful 8-year-old Pit Mix who loves people. She’s lived in different places all around the…” Learn more

  • Name: Elizabeth
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Husky
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Elizabeth, a 4 month old, 29 pound (as of 2/2), adorable Husky mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more

  • Name: Beth
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Beth, a 6 month old, 34 pound, wonderful pit bull terrier mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving,…” Learn more

  • Name: Allie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Boxer
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Allie, a 10 week old, 15 pound (as of 2/2), adorable boxer mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more

  • Name: Wilson
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Wilson, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more

  • Name: Milo
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Milo! This kittie is a wonderful DSH who is 3 years old and weights 11.2 pounds. If you would…” Learn more

  • Name: Whitt
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Whitt, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more

  • Name: Winston
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Winston, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more

  • Name: Wylie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Wylie, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more

  • Name: Lilac
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Treeing Walker Coonhound
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Lilac, an 18 month old, 50 pound, wonderful treeing walker coonhound mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving,…” Learn more

  • Name: Aliza
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Boxer
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Aliza, a 10 week old, 15 pound (as of 2/2), adorable boxer mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more

  • Name: Poe
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Poe, a 2.5 year old, 46 pound, wonderful boxer/terrier mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving, and dog…” Learn more

  • Name: River
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Redbone Coonhound
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet River, a 2 year old, 54 pound, wonderful Redbone mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving, and dog…” Learn more

  • Name: Oogie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Oogie, an 8 month old, 44 pound (as of 2/2), adorable pittie mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more

  • Name: VINNY
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ny Pet I Care Adoption Program, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Vinny was surrendered to Animal Care Center for being too exuberant for his previous owner. It is both reported by…” Learn more

  • Name: PRINGLE
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ny Pet I Care Adoption Program, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
  • Description: “Meet Pringle, 5-years-old, 60 pounds. Pringle was surrendered to Animal care Center, he had a fight with another dog and…” Learn more

  • Name: Jazzy Snazzy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Companion Animal Placement, PO Box 3365, Hoboken, NJ
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Jazzy Snazzy is very sweet and friendly. She’s a bit cross-eyed on the left side, but we think that makes…” Learn more

  • Name: Katie the Great!
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Mr Bones And Co, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Description: “WALKING ON SUNSHINE! KATIE’S STORY: For almost a year, senior KATIE, age 11, has waited at a shelter. She was…” Learn more

  • Name: Night and Light
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids
  • Description: “Just look at this adorable pair! Night and Light are 5 month old, 5 pound, Domestic Shorthairs. Night is a…” Learn more

  • Name: Coco
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Coco! She is a 7 year old, 11 pound, female, Chihuahua Mix. Little Coco is a flower waiting to…” Learn more

  • Name: Bella
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Bella! She is a 4 year old, 8 pound, female, Chihuahua Mix. This petite pup is shy and gentle…” Learn more

  • Name: Penny
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Just look at this sweet face! Penny is a 10 year old, 11 pound, female, Chihuahua Mix. This sweet little…” Learn more

  • Name: Simon
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Meet Simon! He is a 1 year old, 10 pound, male, Domestic Shorthair. We love handsome orange boys! Simon was…” Learn more

  • Name: RED – The Happiest Dog in the World!
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Mr Bones And Co, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
  • Good With: Kids
  • Description: “THE HAPPIES T DOG! We met RED during our shelter outreach initiative with Babylon Animal Shelter earlier this month. Her…” Learn more

  • Name: LUNA
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Beastly Rescue Inc, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
  • Description: “LUNA is a small frame chi who weighs 8 pounds though she could stand to gain a pound or two….” Learn more

  • Name: Basil
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Application is the first step! Sweet 1.5 year old Basil is a gentle and outgoing tuxedo boy! Easily settled into…” Learn more

  • Name: Charlie Doughnuts – Gentle Lap Cat
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP! Charlie Doughnuts (approx. 6 years) was rescued by a Good Samaritan in the Bronx who posted…” Learn more

  • Name: Brock – Spirit Kitty
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Siamese Snowshoe Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet 6 Month Old Spirit Cat “Brock” APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP! PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US TO ASK IF HE’S…” Learn more

  • Name: Ziti
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: See Spot Rescued, Jersey City, NJ
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “The pasta-bilities with Ziti are endless! Ziti is a 4 month old, 15lb Australian cattle dog mix and is ready…” Learn more

  • Name: Penne
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: See Spot Rescued, Jersey City, NJ
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “A “penne” for your thoughts? Penne is a 15lb, 4 month old Australian cattle dog mix and is quite PASTA-BLY…” Learn more

  • Name: Orechietti
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: See Spot Rescued, Jersey City, NJ
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Orechietti is a 15lb, 4 month old Australian cattle dog mix and the pasta-bilities with him are endless! He is…” Learn more

  • Name: Ramen
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: See Spot Rescued, Jersey City, NJ
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Ramen is a 15lb, 4 month old Australian cattle dog mix and she’s ready to bring oodles and (n)oodles of…” Learn more

  • Name: Rigatoni
  • Speci
    es:
    Dog
  • Location: See Spot Rescued, Jersey City, NJ
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Nothing is impasta-ble with Rigatoni! Rigatoni is a 15lb, 4 month old Australian cattle dog mix and is quite PASTA-BLY…” Learn more

  • Name: Udon
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: See Spot Rescued, Jersey City, NJ
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “UDON have to look any further! Udon is a 15lb, 4 month old Australian cattle dog mix and she’s ready…” Learn more

  • Name: Shawn
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Shawn is very friendly & loving with the most beautiful green eyes and ginger coat. She’s quickly comfortable around people…” Learn more

  • Name: Sweetie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Sweetie lives up to her name! She is shy but the sweetest cat you will meet! Sweetie was found on…” Learn more

  • Name: Taylor
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Taylor is simply the biggest cat his foster has ever seen. He came into care of his current foster after…” Learn more

  • Name: Ursula & Veselka
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Veselka and Ursula are a very entertaining, loving pair of cats. Although their personalities are the exact opposite, they compliment…” Learn more

  • Name: Spirit
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Spirit is a beautiful gray and white young female cat. She has adorable white boots and chin. She needs a…” Learn more

  • Name: Jack Jowls
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Jack Jowls is a shy, quiet, cute, sweet, affectionate, and gentle cat who loves being pet and picked up for…” Learn more

  • Name: Mr. Key
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Mr. Key is a cuddly delight who will work best in a home which is quiet and calm. Mr. Key…” Learn more

  • Name: Pantera
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Pantera is a wonderfully sweet cat. He was quick to open up, and rarely shows signs of aggression. He’s a…” Learn more

  • Name: Brigitte Bardot
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Brigitte Bardot is a sweet lady who loves to bask in front of the radiator
    . The low-key gal isn’t really…” Learn more

  • Name: Kitty von Baron
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Kitty von Baron, surrendered at the age of 13, is a gentle giant in need of a new home and…” Learn more

  • Name: Stacy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Stacy is a very sociable boy who will talk your ear off once he gets started. He is a very…” Learn more

  • Name: Verbi
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Verbi is an adorable friendly cat, who would like to bump his head against you in every opportunity, to get…” Learn more

  • Name: Tiger
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Adopt your very own Garfield impersonator, Tiger! Big, orange and beautiful, Tiger enjoys staring sardonically, casual apartment exploration and sleeping…” Learn more