Looking to add a new member to your family and do something good for the Watchung-Green Brook community at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter! During the COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters in and around Watchung-Green Brook are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home across New Jersey — and many of them are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for your new family member is at Carls Cats Inc, where Nolan the cat is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. 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 create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Lucas, 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: Lucas
- Species: Cat
- Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 1515 Rt 22 Watchung, Gillette, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Lucas came from a home with other cats. He is currently in a foster home alone and he is thriving….” Learn more
- Name: Rosie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Carls Cats Inc, Green Brook, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Rosie is from a litter of four rescued in Green Brook. She is a happy, healthy, firendly kitten available for…” Learn more
- Name: Nolan
- Species: Cat
- Location: Carls Cats Inc, Green Brook, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Nolan and his litter mates were rescued in North Plainfield when they were eleven weeks old. Nolan was shy at…” Learn more
- Name: Laylani
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher Mix
- Description: “ADOPTION FEE: $500 Laylani means “heavenly flower” and we couldn’t describe her any better. This li’l girl is only 3…” Learn more
- Name: Timber
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Hound Terrier Mix
- Description: “ADOPTION FEE: $300 Timber s a 5 year old 50 pound dog who came to us from a vet school…” Learn more
- Name: mo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Retriever
- Description: “ADOPTION FEE: $300 Mo is a 4 year old 65 pound lab mix who came to us from a vet…” Learn more
- Name: Chance
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees Retriever Mix
- Description: “ADOPTION FEE: $400 Chance is a large 8 year old Great Pyrenees mix who was surrendered when his owner could…” Learn more
- Name: Macy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Rottweiler
- Description: “Sweet Macy is a rambunctious, energetic girl that we rescued from TN as a stray. She’s about 1 1/2 years…” Learn more
- Name: LANCASTER
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pecies: Cat - Location: Cattitude Inc, PO Box 4732, Highland Park, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Here’s LANCASTER. Now Lancaster is a big name for this cute little 4-month-old tan/white tabby boy kitten. When Lancaster grows…” Learn more
- Name: CURTIS
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cattitude Inc, PO Box 4732, Highland Park, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Here’s CURTIS or is that Lancaster? Curtis looks very much like his bigger brother Lancaster. Want to know how to…” Learn more
- Name: VERMONT
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cattitude Inc, PO Box 4732, Highland Park, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “VERMONT is a gorgeous little 4-month-old mostly gray girly kitty who her foster mom says is just a soft, furry,…” Learn more
- Name: Pretty Little Mama
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cattitude Inc, PO Box 4732, Highland Park, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Calico
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “This beauty, who we call Pretty Little Mama, was rescued off the streets with her 3 babies in the late…” Learn more
- Name: Mary Celeste
- Species: Cat
- Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Mary Celeste was adopted 7 years ago along with her son Vito. They have not been apart since. Mary is…” Learn more
- Name: Vito
- Species: Cat
- Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Vito is Mary Celeste’s son. A bit on the timid side til he knows you. Very bonded to Mommy. They…” Learn more
- Name: Woodhouse
- Species: Dog
- Location: Traveling4paws, Cranford, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “MEET Woodhouse! 1/31 update: Please note, we are looking for adopters who currently have outgoing, socialized dogs for this pup…” Learn more
- Name: Cyril Figgus
- Species: Dog
- Location: Traveling4paws, Cranford, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “MEET Cyril Figgus! 1/31 update: Please note, we are looking for adopters who currently have outgoing, socialized dogs for this…” Learn more
- Name: Sterling Archer
- Species: Dog
- Location: Traveling4paws, Cranford, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “MEET Sterling Archer! 1/31 update: Please note, we are looking for adopters who currently have outgoing, socialized dogs for this…” Learn more
- Name: Ace
- Species: Dog
- Location: Best Friend Dog And Animal Adoption Inc, P.O Box 335, Cranford, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Border Collie
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “If your application is a possible match, a volunteer will get back to you within 48 hrs. No inquiries, please,…” Learn more
- Name: Hansel
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Chatham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
- Good
With: Kids, dogs and cats - Description: “Hello! My name is Hansel! I was saved with my sister Gretel (also up for adoption) from a rural shelter…” Learn more
- Name: Gretel
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Chatham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Hello! My name is Gretel! I was saved with my brother Hansel (also up for adoption) from a rural shelter…” Learn more
- Name: Prince
- Species: Dog
- Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Newfoundland Dog
- Description: “Prince is a 5 month old male Newfoundland Mix that is looking for a new friend. He would prefer a…” Learn more
- Name: Farrah
- Species: Cat
- Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Farrah is a 1 1/2 year old female cat that is looking for a new family. She’s a bit timid,…” Learn more
- Name: Lando
- Species: Dog
- Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
- Description: “Lando is a 2 year old shepherd mix looking for his forever home! He is very active, and needs room…” Learn more
- Name: Koda
- Species: Dog
- Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Description: “Koda is a beautiful 10 month old lab pit mix with the sweetest personality. When you walk up to his…” Learn more
- Name: Somen
- Species: Cat
- Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Somen is a beautiful brown tabby cat looking for a forever home. He is about 2 years old and is…” Learn more
- Name: Cookie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “Cookie is a 3 year old shepherd/lab mix looking for a home. She is extremely attached to her people and…” Learn more
- Name: Oreo
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Sato Project, Madison, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Sweet puppy rescued in Puerto Rico! – Oreo flies to NY on Feb 13 – Shy little baby – NEEDS…” Learn more
- Name: Peanut
- Species: Cat
- Location: Capic Cat Adoption And Pet Information Center, Raritan, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Peanut loves to play and just about anything in her foster home is a toy to her. She is very…” Learn more
- Name: Prince Louie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Capic Cat Adoption And Pet Information Center, Raritan, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Take a look at this longhaired beauty! Because he is so special and regal, we have named him Prince Louie!…” Learn more
- Name: Pecan
- Species: Cat
- Location: Capic Cat Adoption And Pet Information Center, Raritan, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Calico
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Pecan loves to play and will notify you when she wants to play by bringing her favorite toy to you….” Learn more
- Name: Uomo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Capic Cat Adoption And Pet Information Center, Raritan, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Will you look at that sweet face! This is our sweet Uomo (pronounced Ew-O-Mo) and he is ready for his…” Learn more
- Name: Zion
- Species: Dog
- Location: Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, Short Hills, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Zion, he is a 8.5 month old, 85 lb Great Pyrenees mix. Zion has special medical needs and his…” Learn more
- Name: Rose
- Species: Dog
- Location: Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, Short Hills, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Rose is a 2 year old Lab mix looking for her forever home. She is about 45 pounds and she…” Learn more
- Name: Ringo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary, PO Box 834, Millburn, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “RINGO – A “STARR” GERMAN SHEPHERD Come meet Ringo, a handsome well trained full-bred German Shepherd. Ringo has all the…” Learn more
- Name: MILO
- Species: Cat
- Location: Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter Inc, PO Box 2151, Linden, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Milo is good with children. He is a bit reserved but very affectionate. He is fairly submissive. Milo can be…” Learn more
- Name: EDWARDA
- Species: Cat
- Location: Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter Inc, PO Box 2151, Linden, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Edwarda is about a year old. She is a real cuddler and loves to play. Edwarda is currently living at…” Learn more
- Name: LEO
- Species: Cat
- Location: Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter Inc, PO Box 2151, Linden, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Leo is about a 1 1/2 year old boy. He is somewhat shy and needs time to settle in. With…” Learn more
- Name: UNIQUE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter Inc, PO Box 2151, Linden, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tortoiseshell
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Unique is a wonderful 1 year old Tortie. She is a bundle of personality and wants to play. She doesn’t…” Learn more
- Name: FERDINAND
- Species: Cat
- Location: Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter Inc, PO Box 2151, Linden, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Ferdinand is a 2 year old handsome long haired boy. He is passionate and playful. Ferdinand is currently living at…” Learn more
- Name: Zara – Available at AHS in Newark https://www.ahscares.org/ContentPage/5361
- Species: Cat
- Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Description: “This is a cross post, do not contact Smitten By Kittens, we do not have Zara. https://www.ahscares.org/ContentPage/5361 If you are…” Learn more
- Name: Velvet
- Species: Cat
- Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “*** NO cat is hypoallergenic! If you are allergic to cats, don’t adopt one! *** This gorgeous Blue-grey kitten is…” Learn more
- Name: Tonic
- Species: Cat
- Location: Karma Cat Zen Dog Rescue Society, Milltown, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Tonic is a total cutie pie!! With her silky grey fur, bright eyes, and long whiskers, she’s so pretty. Tonic…” Learn more
- Name: Tequila
- Species: Cat
- Location: Karma Cat Zen Dog Rescue Society, Milltown, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Tequila is an beautiful bundle of floof!! With her soft black fur, bright eyes, and long whiskers, she’s super-cute. Tequila…” Learn more
- Name: Prima
- Species: Cat
- Location: Karma Cat Zen Dog Rescue Society, Milltown, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Sweet mini-panther Prima was found during a Trap Neuter Return project, but was clearly too friendly to be a feral…” Learn more
- Name: Willow: application limit
- Species: Dog
- Location: Blind Dog Rescue Alliance Ct, Sayreville, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Beautiful Willow is being fostered in NJ. She is in need of a confident owner. Please read Willow’s bio below:…” Learn more
- Name: Shep
- Species: Dog
- Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Collie Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Shep, a 4 year old, 70lb Collie/Shepherd mix who loves to romp around in the yard! He enjoys napping…” Learn more
- Name: Pinto (Bean Bunch)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Rottweiler Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Pinto is a 4 week old Rottweiler mix that will be ready for his new home in the Northeast at…” Learn more
- Name: Emmy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Punta Santiago Dogs Inc, Mendham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Emmy is around 12 and a half weeks old, weighs 18.5 lbs and was rescued from Puerto Rico. She should…” Learn more
- Name: Nikki
- Species: Dog
- Location: Punta Santiago Dogs Inc, Mendham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Nikki is around 12 and a half weeks old, weighs 16 lbs and was rescued from Puerto Rico. She should…” Learn more
- Name: Property Bros Jonathan & Drew (bonded pair)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Jonathan & Drew are 1 year old Lab mix brothers looking for a forever family – together! The boys are…” Learn more
- Name: Chickpea (Bean Bunch)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Rottweiler Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Chickpea is a 4 week old Rottweiler mix that will be ready for her new home in the Northeast at…” Learn more
- Name: Tippy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Save The Animals Today A Nonprofit Corporation, North Brunswick, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Tippy is a sweet 1-2 year old boy. He was trapped after living in the sewers all his life. At…” Learn more
- Name: LOOKING FOR FOSTERS
- Species: Cat
- Location: Save The Animals Today A Nonprofit Corporation, North Brunswick, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Want a cat but don’t what the 17+ year responsibility? Try fostering!! Many cats are in need of a home…” Learn more
- Name: Ne Ne
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Rescue Force, 989 Main St., Sayreville, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Ne Ne is very friendly and about 8 month old. The adoption fee for this kitty is 90.00 which includes…” Learn more
- Name: Binx
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Rescue Force, 989 Main St., Sayreville, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Binx is a 7 year old male cat. He is friendly. His owner passed away and he isn’t doing well…” Learn more
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