Do you want to add to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many shelters in Fairfield and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home throughout Connecticut — and many are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for a lovable new fur child is at Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, where Marcie the dog is waiting patiently, or another local 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 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 dog person, you might like COURTESY POST FOR WASA. CHILI IS NOT AT WESTPORT ANIMAL CONTROL: Chili, a Pomeranian 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: COURTESY POST FOR WASA. CHILI IS NOT AT WESTPORT ANIMAL CONTROL: Chili
- Species: Dog
- Location: Westport Animal Control, 50 Jesup Road, Westport, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pomeranian
- Description: “Chili is not at Westport Animal Control. He is a WASA foster. For additional information about him, please contact WASA…” Learn more
- Name: Cindy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sweet Adoptables, Westport, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “When Cindy came to us from a kill shelter in South Carolina, it was clear to us she had been…” Learn more
- Name: Marcie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tennessee Treeing Brindle
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Marcie is a shy 1.5 year old cur mix. While timid, she’s still very sweet and longs for your attention….” Learn more
- Name: Loretta
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
- Description: “This Southern Belle is Loretta! She’s a 4 year old hound mix who’s looking for a family to share good…” Learn more
- Name: Sunny & Stacy – Read Our Bio Below!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “* * * READ MY BIO! * * * *** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST…” Learn more
- Name: Baron
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Baron is a super cute one year old Boxer/Pit bull mix who is looking for his brand new start. We…” Learn more
- Name: Tank
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Tank is a very handsome 1-2 year old pit bull terrier mix who is looking for a family to dote…” Learn more
- Name: Lizzy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Lizzy is a beautiful 4 month old tabby girl ready for her forever home. She is a sweet girl who…” Learn more
- Name: Tinsel
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beautiful Tinsel… she has whiskers for miles….a sweet girl approximately 4-6 years old; she’s loving, purry, loves pets and enjoys…” Learn more
- Name: Sydney
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever
- Description: “I have an Adoption Pending and will be going home soon. But I hope you will consider one of our…” Learn more
- Name: Kelly
- 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 soon. But I hope you will consider one of our…” Learn more
- Name: Jeffrey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Golden Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “I have an Adoption Pending and will be going home soon. But I hope you will consider one of our…” Learn more
- Name: Jasper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Jasper is a true let-the-good-times-roll kind of guy! Jasper and his four long-time house mates were surrendered by their family…” Learn more
- Name: Zeb
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd Husky Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Zeb is the sweetest of all dogs!!! Zeb and his three long-time house mates were surrendered by their family to…” Learn more
- Name: Bones
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Bones is the sweetest of bois!!! Bones and his four long-time house mates were surrendered by their family to a…” Learn more
- Name: Missy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Missy is the sweetest of ladies!!! Missy and her three long-time house mates were surrendered by their family to a…” Learn more
- Name: Morty
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Plott Hound
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You guysssss! Morty is slap amazing! This 63lb, 1yo boy is the new “It” dog at our sanctuary. Everyone wants…” Learn more
- Name: Coal
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Our boy Coal has been a wonderful and rewarding project for his foster. He came to her hiding and terrified….” Learn more
- Name: Delilah
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Bully Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Delilah is a 3 month old delightful puppy. She came to us after being dumped on a dirt road. This…” Learn more
- Name: Drucker
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Bully Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Drucker is a 3 month old delightful puppy. He came to us after being dumped on a dirt road. This…” Learn more
- Name: Dante
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Bully Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Dante is a 3 month old delightful puppy. He came to us after being dumped on a dirt road. This…” Learn more
- Name: Lincoln
- 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: Lyam
- Species: Dog
- Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Schnauzer
- 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: Baxter
- Species: Dog
- Location: Red Leash Rescue Inc, Stamford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Corgi Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Hi My name is Baxter. I had a home and a family for ten years, but bad stuff happen and…” Learn more
- Name: Billy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Red Leash Rescue Inc, Stamford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Hi- My name is Billy- I’m an all white 3-4yo chi mix and I’m about 13lbs. I was at the…” Learn more
- Name: Cole
- Species: Dog
- Location: Red Leash Rescue Inc, Stamford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Hi my name is Cole- I am a 3-4yo Jack chi and I weigh about 9lbs. I was rescued from…” Learn more
- Name: Sofie CALM CUDDLY SWEET GENTLE
- Species: Cat
- Location: 2nd Chance Animal Rescue Of Ct, Bethel, CT
- Age,
Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair - Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Sofie is a 5 month old sweet and gentle girl. She was adopted out to a lovely home but sadly…” Learn more
- Name: Sugar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle
- Description: “Sugar is as sweet as her name! She is a 6-year-old beagle mix and weighs 31 lbs. Sugar loves attention…” Learn more
- Name: Jango
- Species: Dog
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “This little fella is named Jango. He weighs just 15 lbs and we think is a terrier mix but may…” Learn more
- Name: Biscuit
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This adorable boy Biscuit! He is an 8 month old male that came to us on a transport from another…” Learn more
- Name: Brad Kitt
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Description: “This is the one and only Brad Kitt! He is a 3 year old orange Tabby that came to us…” Learn more
- Name: Quinn
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Quinn! He is an adorable 2 year old white and black male that was rescued from a colony in…” Learn more
- Name: Tommy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Say hello to Tommy! This 4-month-old kitten was brought to us by a Good Samaritan and he’s as cute as…” Learn more
- Name: Toast
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This adorable boy Toast! He is an 8 month old male that came to us on a transport from another…” Learn more
- Name: Cooper
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Say hello to Cooper! This wonderful 1 year old boy came on transport from another rescue and is ready to…” Learn more
- Name: Adella
- Species: Dog
- Location: Smiling Dog Farms, Sandy Hook, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Adella is stunningly beautiful, a true looker, her gorgeous coloring and markings will invoke conversation everywhere she goes! Not only…” Learn more
- Name: MARGARET – Sweet, Loving, Gorgeous, 2-Year-Old, Tuxedo Girl!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tuxedo Siberian Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “MARGARET is a beautiful and loving girl. She is just 2 years old, but very kittenish and playful. She is…” Learn more
- Name: Voodoo might be blind but is MAGICAL!! Watch his incredible video!What a love!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Turkish Van
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Orphans can be crazy adorable and super loving and that is exactly what Maybe Baby, Feebes McGhee, Pawbert Frost and…” Learn more
- Name: WINNIE – Gorgeous, Unusual, Loving, Cuddly, 18-Month-Old, Tortoiseshell Girl!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tortoiseshell
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “WINNIE is a sweet, cuddly, loving, and gentle kitty that is very affectionate. She loves people and enjoys being petted….” Learn more
- Name: Voodoo and Spazz will bring magic to your lives! THERAPY TWINS!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Bombay
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Twins are THE best – but we believe this pair is even BETTER than the BEST!! Spazz and Voodoo (12-18…” Learn more
- Name: Spazz and Voodoo – THERAPY LOVER TWINS!!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Bengal Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Twins are THE best – but we believe this pair is even BETTER than the BEST!! Spazz and Voodoo (12-18…” Learn more
- Name: Catherine and Caroline – bonded snuggly princesses WOW!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bombay
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “WOWWWW is the only word to describe these two fantastic beauties! Meet our new 4 and 2 yr old and…” Learn more
- Name: Caroline and Catherine – WOWOW bonded sweetness THERAPY cats!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Maine Coon Bombay Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “WOWWWW is the only word to describe these two fantastic beauties! Meet our new 4 and 2 yr old and…” Learn more
- Name: Wrigley is our uber lover and cool cat!!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Bombay Oriental Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Orphans can be crazy adorable and super loving and that is exactly what Wrigley, Feebes McGhee, Pawbert Frost and Crinkle…” Learn more
- Name: Mint – what a treat! Beauty and love in one!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Turkish Van
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Could there be any cuter trio then these baby girls?!! Meet triplets Macy Mint and Molly (Turkish Van Tortie mixes12-14…” Learn more
- Name: Macy is a little doll – what a face!!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Tortoiseshell
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Could there be any cuter trio then these baby girls?!! Meet triplets Macy Mint and Molly (Turkish Van Tortie mixes12-14…” Learn more
- Name: Bridget – fluffy sweet lover!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Turkish Van Ragdoll Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Orphans can be crazy adorable and super loving and that is exactly what Itty and Bridget are – the best!!…” Learn more
- Name: LUCILLE BALL – Gorgeous, Friendly, Loving, 8-Month-Old, Bengal Mix Girl!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bengal
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “LUCILLE BALL is unbelievably pretty!! She is everything a cat should be, snuggly and playful!! She has an amazing, cinnamon-swirl,…” Learn more
- Name: PIPPI – Stunning, Unusual, Sweet, Loving, 7-Month-Old, Bengal Mix Girl!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bengal Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PIPPI is unbelievably cute!! This kitty has an incredible and unusual coat, with bright, buff patches. She is everything a…” Learn more
- Name: MARMALADE – Gorgeous, Sweet, Loving, Slightly Shy, 2-Year-Old, Bengal – Turkish Van Girl!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Bengal Turkish Van Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “MARMALADE is unbelievably cute!! She is everything a cat should be, snuggly and playful!! She is also incredible beautiful!! Won’t…” Learn more
- Name: Athena
- Species: Dog
- Location: Tlc Sweet Souls Rescue, Newtown, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Beautiful Athena is a 4 month old Hound mix. She weighs about 28 pounds and will be over 50 pounds…” Learn more
- Name: Zelda
- Species: Dog
- Location: Tlc Sweet Souls Rescue, Newtown, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Zelda is a tri-pod black lab mix. We don’t know if she was born with a malformed leg or if…” Learn more
- Name: Hoss
- Species: Dog
- Location: Tlc Sweet Souls Rescue, Newtown, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Puggle
- Description: “Here’s a happy boy! Hoss is a 10 year old Puggle, but don’t tell him he’s a senior! He is…” Learn more
- Name: Geronimo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lucky Dog Refuge, Stamford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Collie
- Description: “*TO APPLY GO TO www.LuckyDogRefuge.com* Meet Geronimo! This collie mix is about 3 years old and 40 lbs of good…” Learn more
- Name: Oleander
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lucky Dog Refuge, Stamford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “*TO APPLY GO TO www.LuckyDogRefuge.com* Oleander is the most stunning dog to ever grace Lucky Dog with her presence. She’s…” Learn more
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