Stratford Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Shelby, Killian, Ronan & More

Do you want to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, facilities in the Stratford area have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting to be adopted.

In the search for a lovable new family pet, consider starting at a local shelter like Stratford Animal Control, where Ronan the rabbit 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 create 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 Shelby, 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: Shelby
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “Please click share and help Shelby find a loving home. Taken from a neglect situation she is still healing from…” Learn more

  • Name: Killian
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American
  • Description: “Killian is 9 weeks old. Friendly and socialable. He is too young to be neutered. His adoption fee is waived…” Learn more

  • Name: Ronan
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American
  • Description: “Ronan is 9 weeks old. Friendly and socialable. He is too young to be neutered. His adoption fee is waived…” Learn more

  • Name: Jorge (Bonded with Chloe)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Chloe and Jorge are the absolute sweetest! They are two peas in a pod and looking for an adoptive home…” Learn more

  • Name: Chloe (Bonded with Jorge)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Chloe and Jorge are the absolute sweetest! They are two peas in a pod and looking for an adoptive home…” Learn more

  • Name: Harley
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Hound Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “The more we get to know him, the more we fall in love. Harley is a 3 year old Heeler…” Learn more

  • Name: Paul
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Basenji Corgi Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Paul, who is looking for a foster home or foster to adopt home. A outgoing boy who gets along…” Learn more

  • Name: Spot
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Mastiff
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Spot, who is looking for a foster or foster to adopt home. Ready to have your heart melted, meet…” Learn more

  • Name: Haw
    keye
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Greater New Haven Cat Project Inc, P.O. Box 1432, New Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Hawkeye is a male kitten who was rescued along with his two brothers and his mom and is currently in…” Learn more

  • Name: Drax
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Greater New Haven Cat Project Inc, P.O. Box 1432, New Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “I may be named after the mighty Drax the Destroyer, but I’m as soft and small as can be. I’m…” Learn more

  • Name: Groot
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Greater New Haven Cat Project Inc, P.O. Box 1432, New Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “I am Groot. I am a kitten. I am adorable. I was rescued along with my two brothers and my…” Learn more

  • Name: Dora the Explorer
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Little Pink Shelter, Westport, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “THE FIRST STEP IN THE PROCESS IS SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. WE CANNOT ANSWER EMAILS ASKING ABOUT A DOG’S AVAILABILITY. IF…” Learn more

  • Name: Diego
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Little Pink Shelter, Westport, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
  • Description: “THE FIRST STEP IN THE PROCESS IS SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. WE CANNOT ANSWER EMAILS ASKING ABOUT A DOG’S AVAILABILITY. IF…” Learn more

  • Name: Joker
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Sweet Adoptables, Westport, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Basset Hound Beagle Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Joker was dumped in a shelter in South Carolina because he was left outside and wandered off (even though there…” Learn more

  • Name: Anthony
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Snort Short Noses Only Rescue Team, New Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Basset Hound
  • Description: “**Please note that a bite waiver will be required as part of Anthony’s adoption. Please give a warm S.N.O.R.T. welcome…” Learn more

  • Name: Floh
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Hisses To Kisses Inc, Hamden, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Floh has been through so, so much and she is finally ready for her furever home! This little girl came…” Learn more

  • Name: Lewie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Lewie is a very handsome 2-3 year old hound mix looking for a family to love. He’s a tad timid…” Learn more

  • Name: Angie – Read my bio below!
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids
  • Description: “* * * READ MY BIO! * * * *** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST…” Learn more

  • Name: Clark
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, D
    omestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Clark is a sweet boy that came to our shelter as a very sick baby. He was nursed back to…” Learn more

  • Name: Tabby
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Abandoned Animals, 82 woods Rd, Bethany, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tabby
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Beautiful orange tabby very friendly but does not like other cats she was brought up with a dog for more…” Learn more

  • Name: Dimitri
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet Dimitri… this sweet little guy is just 7 months old and a lap kitty! Loves to cuddle, give head…” Learn more

  • Name: Nero
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Shaggy Dog Rescue And Lexis Angels, Norwalk, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Dachshund
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “This sweet little dachshund mix is approx 1 yr and 4 months and weighs 14 lbs,, he was owner surrender…” Learn more

  • Name: Bambi ~adoption pending~
  • Species: Hamster
  • Location: Protectors Of Paws And Claws, Norwalk, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Dwarf Hamster
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Bambi is an adorable Chinese Hamster! ? Yet another quarantine impulse buy gone wrong, this girl was bought for children…” Learn more

  • Name: Hope
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet Hope…. a 4 month old beauty who came to us from an overcrowded shelter. Hope and her sister Faith…” Learn more

  • Name: Atlas & Apollo
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Eastchester Bay Stray Cat Project, Port Jefferson, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Siamese Tabby Mix
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Hello there! We’re Apollo & Atlas, and we’re two AMAZING Meezer Mixes! We started off our life in a nice…” Learn more

  • Name: Felicity
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
  • Description: “Meet Felicity, an adorable 3-year-old terrier mix looking for a loving home. She weighs just 27 lbs and has the…” Learn more

  • Name: Raleigh
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Tabby
  • Description: “This sweet, sweet boy is Raleigh! He is a 10 year old orange Tabby who was returned to us at…” Learn more

  • Name: Liam
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
  • Description: “Meet Liam, a gorgeous 1-year-old Australian shepherd mix. He weighs 43 lbs and has a wonderful temperment. Liam is friendly…” Learn more

  • Name: Rocky
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
  • Description: “Meet Rocky, an adorable 8-year-old chihuahua mix looking for a loving home. This dapper little guy weighs just 9.6 lbs…” Learn more

  • Name: Blizzard
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Blizzard! He is estimated to be around 7 months old. Blizzard was left out in the cold to fend…” Learn more

  • Name: Minky
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Minky! He is estimated to be around 6 months old and was found as a stray. Minky is cute…” Learn more

  • Name: Zumba
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet Zumba! Zumba is estimated to be around 6 months old and was found as a stray. She is very…” Learn more

  • Name: Lacey
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Hamden, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Age: 5 Months Weight: 27lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes – Dog Savvy Good with kids: Yes…” Learn more

  • Name: Ace
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Hamden, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Bulldog Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Age: 1 1/2 years Weight: 65 lbs. Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Yes Energy…” Learn more

  • Name: Sasha
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Pretty Sasha spent three weeks, at the City of Mobile Shelter in AL, where she was taken in as a…” Learn more

  • Name: Lexi
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “I have an Adoption Pending and will be going home very soon! I hope you will consider one of our…” Learn more

  • Name: Buddy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  • Description: “Buddy was picked up as a stray and brought to a shelter in Baton Rouge, LA in March, during the…” Learn more

  • Name: Shiloh and Shadow (bonded pair)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Black Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Mac and Cheese (bonded pair)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Bobtail
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Catrina
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Leroy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Liam
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, White German Shepherd
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Tia
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Chihuahua Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Trooper
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Lola
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Colt
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Chihuahua Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more

  • Name: Frollo
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Meet Frodo~ My name is Frodo and I am a 2 year old Boxer mix from South Carolina. I weigh…” Learn more

  • Name: Minnie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Meet Minnie~ My name is Minnie and I am an 8 year old Terrier/Pit mix from South Carolina. I weigh…” Learn more

  • Name: Lena
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Plott Hound Boxer Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Meet Lena! Lena was found as a stray on the streets of South Mississippi, unloved and unwanted. In order to…” Learn more

  • Name: Leah
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Bree
    d:
    Adult, Large, Female, Shepherd German Shepherd Dog Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Meet Leah! Leah is a super sweet momma from South Carolina. Leah is quiet and seems like an easy keeper…” Learn more

  • Name: Sweetie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Meet Sweetie! Sweetie made the long haul up from South Carolina in search of a better life. Sweetie is a…” Learn more

  • Name: Opal
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Meet Opal! Opal is such a sweetheart and loves everyone she meets! She knows to sit for treats, she is…” Learn more

  • Name: Sawyer
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd Rottweiler Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet Sawyer! This sweet little buddle of joy just made the long haul up from Mississippi in search of his…” Learn more

  • Name: Bambi
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Meet Bambi! Bambi just made the long haul up from Mississippi in search of a better life and her forever…” Learn more

  • Name: Sage
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Bloodhound Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet Sage! Sage and her siblings made the long haul up from Mississippi in search of their forever families. She…” Learn more