Westfield Pets Who Need A Home: Ms. Pat, Kenny, Xena & More

Do you want to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Maybe it’s the right time to adopt a pet! During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters in Westfield and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.

Across New Jersey, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located not too far from you. In the search for an adorable new companion, consider starting at a local shelter like Willys Wabbits, where Fenway 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.

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 cat person, meet Ms. Pat, a Domestic Short Hair mix up for adoption. 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: Ms. Pat
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Ms Pat came from a colony of cats on the Blvd in Westfield. She was found with her Mom and…” Learn more

Name: Kenny
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tiger Mix
Description: “Kenny is a spit fire.. total ball of energy. Found as a bottle baby in Newark, this boy has only…” Learn more

Name: Xena
Species: Dog
Location: Best Friend Dog And Animal Adoption Inc, P.O Box 335, Cranford, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “MALINOIS/ SHEPHERD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN NEW JERSEY AND LOCAL SURROUNDING AREAS!!!! If your application…” Learn more

Name: DILLON
Species: Cat
Location: Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter Inc, PO Box 2151, Linden, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Tabby
Good With: Cats
Description: “Meet Dillon, our sweet senior boy. Dillon is a shy tabby, but do not let that fool you. While Dillon…” Learn more

Name: Fenway
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Lop Eared
Good With: Cats
Description: “Hi everyone my name is Fenway and I was recently taken into the rescue when a kind person saved myself…” Learn more

Name: Juliette
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Rex
Description: “Hi everyone my name is Juliette and I was taken into the rescue over a month ago when I was…” Learn more

Name: Popeye
Species: Cat
Location: Plainfield Area Humane Society, Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Hey everyone, I’m Popeye! I’m a 2 year old male tabby and I was found outside of a South Plainfield…” Learn more

Name: Caleb
Species: Dog
Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Handsome Caleb was rescued from rural MS as a stray with his sister Callie. Caleb’s foster home tells us that…” Learn more

Name: Callie
Species: Dog
Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Curious Callie was rescued from rural MS as a stray with her brother Caleb. She is about 7 months old…” Learn more

Name: Lieutenant Dan
Species: Dog
Location: Cosmos Cause, Madison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Named after Forest Gump’s Platoon leader from the movie Forest Gump (he lost both of his legs in the war)….” Learn more

Name: Jasper – Adoption Pending
Species: Dog
Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Whippet Hound Mix
Description: “ADOPTION FEE: $600 Jasper was rescued from a TN high kill shelter. This sweet boy is only 7 months old…” Learn more

Name: CRIMSON – Cute, Shy Boy!
Species: Cat
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “ADOPT CRIMSON our SHY boy who likes other cats. More details below. **During the current health situation** If you are…” Learn more

Name: BAXTER – Adorable Boy!
Species: Dog
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Retriever Border Collie Mix
Description: “ADOPT BAXTER! He 3 years old. More details below. **During the current health situation** If you are interested in ADOPTING…” Learn more

Name: GABBANA – Loves to Play!
Species: Dog
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Rottweiler
Description: “Meet GABBANA our cute ROTTWEILER! More details below. **During the current health situation** If you are interested in ADOPTING from…” Learn more

Name: SCOOBY – Energetic!
Species: Dog
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Rottweiler Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Meet SCOOBY! He is a gorgeous SWEETHEART who needs training! More details below. **During the current health situation** If you…” Learn more

Name: Lady – Medical Hold
Species: Dog
Location: New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc, PO Box 684, Middlesex, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “MEDICAL HOLD —- Meet Lady! She was found as a stray and has several things going on that have to…” Learn more

Name: Tallulah
Species: Dog
Location: New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc, PO Box 684, Middlesex, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Hello, my name is Tallulah. Let me tell you my story, so you know a little about me. I was…” Learn more

Name: Milton
Species: Rabbit
Location: Perth Amboy Animal Shelter, 597 Fayette St., Perth Amboy, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Rex
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Now that he is safe at the shelter, Milton is on the mend after a life of neglect. His ears…” Learn more

Name: Nestor
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Staten Island, 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “What my friends at ACC say about me: I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I…” Learn more

Name: Marvelette
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Staten Island, 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
Description: “My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if…” Learn more

Name: Croissant
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Staten Island, 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if…” Learn more

Name: CALI (cc#6780)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Shih Tzu
Description: “Oh my, do we need a good grooming! But we thought you’d like to see this one anyway. A vet…” Learn more

Name: CINNAMON (cc#6758)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
Description: “Cinnamon is another stray that no one came looking for. Poor Cinnamon. Where did her family go? Now it’s up…” Learn more

Name: SIMBA (cc#6752)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: “He’s such a cutie, but what kind of dog is he? We’re totally stumped, and we’re not so sure Simba…” Learn more

Name: BEAU (cc#6742)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
Description: “Beau is a handsome dog with the look of a hound. Some have said he looks like a short coat…” Learn more

Name: Skeeter
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: “Skeeter is a very friendly cat. He is now located at the Teterboro Petco so stop by and say Hello.” Learn more

Name: Mimosa
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: “This friendly kitty is now located at Teterboro Petco so stop by and say Hello!” Learn more

Name: Oona
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: “Oona is a very sweet cat and would make a perfect lap cat. She is currently located at the Verona…” Learn more

Name: Carrot
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: “Carrots is a very friendly blind kitty in need of a forever home.” Learn more

Name: Foster To Adopt – Woodrow
Species: Dog
Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Description: “Foster To Adopt. Woodrow is a 1-year-old Labrador retriever mix. Are you his forever home? We ensure all of the…” Learn more

Name: Foster To Adopt – Bam Bam
Species: Dog
Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Description: “Foster To Adopt. Bam Bam is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. Please give Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter a call at…” Learn more

Name: Olivia
Species: Cat
Location: Staten Island Council For Animal Welfare, staten island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Olivia is a beautiful sweet long haired tiger that loves attention. She was rescued during a TNR project in a…” Learn more

Name: Henry
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Homes Animal Rescue, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Henry is a unique and handsome 2 year old domestic medium hair? mix that came to us all the way…” Learn more

Name: Pablo
Species: Cat
Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Meet Pablo! This beautiful boy is about 5 1/2 months old. He has a luxuriant white coat with brown and…” Learn more

Name: Chloe
Species: Dog
Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
Good With: Dogs
Description: “SPECIAL NEEDS Allow me to introduce you to Chloe AKA Chloe the Magnificent! Chloe is a blind and deaf female…” Learn more

Name: Frank
Species: Cat
Location: Purrfect Pals Inc, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “looking for an extremely friendly male..white and brown tabby…young, fully vetted good with dogs…? For additional information or to adopt,…” Learn more

Name: Test Kitty
Species: Cat
Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Please complete this application if you are looking and don’t see the cat you are interested in on our website…” Learn more

Name: Lara
Species: Dog
Location: Friends Of Sochi Dogs, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Age: 2 years old Weight: 52 lbs Vet Record: 100% vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, female Lara is a lovebug! She is…” Learn more

Name: Ramona
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Ramona! This cutie was pulled from the shelter with her mother, Madeline (calico pictured above), and her sister, Eloise…” Learn more

Name: Eloise
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Eloise! This cutie was pulled from the shelter with her mother, Madeline (calico pictured above), and her sister, Ramona…” Learn more

Name: Madeline
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Check out those gorgeous green eyes! Mama Madeline was pulled from an overcrowded shelter where she had been for months…” Learn more

Name: Marlon
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Marlon is a handsome nearly 12lb orange tabby/white 2yr old cat. He was pulled from an overcrowded shelter where he…” Learn more

Name: Pumba
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Check out this handsome young guy! 6-7 month old Pumba was the sibling of a female cat (Merry) we had…” Learn more

Name: Ethel
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Beautiful Ethel was dumped at the shelter on New Years Eve and waited there for a home until we pulled…” Learn more

Name: PJ
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue Force, 989 Main St., Sayreville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “PJ is a 7 month old male cat. He is a shy kitty that may take some time to warm…” Learn more

Name: Chivas
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue Force, 989 Main St., Sayreville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Chivas is a 7 month old male. He is a bit shy at first but warms up quickly and then…” Learn more

Name: Miss
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue Force, 989 Main St., Sayreville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Miss is a 7 month old female. She is a bit shy at first but warms up quickly and then…” Learn more

Name: KENZIE
Species: Cat
Location: Sammys Hope, Sayreville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Though she is new to The Cattery at Sammy’s Hope, the volunteers have already fallen in love with Kenzie. ”Sweet,…” Learn more

Name: DOLLY
Species: Cat
Location: Sammys Hope, Sayreville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
Description: “Dolly is as sweet as she is beautiful. She’s a little shy when you first meet her, but her give…” Learn more

Name: Maddie
Species: Dog
Location: Sammys Hope, Sayreville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Schnauzer Yorkshire Terrier Mix
Description: “How adorable is our girl Maddie? She is qui
ckly stealing the hearts of everyone with her cute face and calm…” Learn more

Name: Jiggles
Species: Cat
Location: Montclair Township Animal Shelter, 77 North Willow St, Montclair, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Jiggles- this kitty is a tough guy. He’s not comfortable with being held or even pet, but we’ve learned that…” Learn more

Name: Creampuff
Species: Cat
Location: Montclair Township Animal Shelter, 77 North Willow St, Montclair, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Creampuff and Confetti are still learning to live with people. They are very independent cats, but over time they could…” Learn more

Name: Suki
Species: Cat
Location: Rescue Haven Foundation, P.O. Box 266, Caldwell, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Suki’s owner died and this sweet affectionate boy has nowhere to go. He is 8 y/o and currently staying in…” Learn more

Name: Kikki (and Algebra)
Species: Cat
Location: R And M Rockin Rescues, Belleville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Kikki and her boyfriend, Algebra, are a beautiful, slightly shy 4-year-old couple, that gets along with other cats and as…” Learn more

Name: Chellah and Paolo
Species: Cat
Location: Next Chance Rescue, Jersey City, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hi Everyone!! We are Chellah (F) and Paolo(M) and just arrived from Morocco. We recently came to the states and…” Learn more