Looking to add a new member to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, facilities in and around Plainview have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in New York — many of whom are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for a lovable new companion is at Pets4luv Foundation, where Helios the cat 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 permanent 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. If you’re a cat person, meet Sabrina, a Domestic Medium Hair up for adoption. Or 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: Sabrina
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter, 150 Miller Place, Syosset , NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “21-0013 Sabrina is a 2-3 years old female tuxedo cat with medium hair . She is spayed, has a microchip…” Learn more
- Name: Harper
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pets4luv Foundation, Westbury, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Helios
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pets4luv Foundation, Westbury, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Rielly
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “To meet/adopt Rielly (or any of his friends), please visit our website: goldenpawsociety.org click adopt, and you’ll find our adoption…” Learn more
- Name: Ari
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Male, Tiger
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Ari is an XL guy who loves head rubs. He was unfortunately adopted and returned for eating his adopters plants….” Learn more
- Name: Langston
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Luther is an over looked guy who LOVES head rubs and scratches. He would do great in a quiet home…” Learn more
- Name: Andy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Tabby
- Description: “ANDY – even the most handsome boys can find themselves to be sad and homeless To meet/adopt Andy (or any…” Learn more
- Name: Caitlin
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “6yo Caitlin sat in a shelter cage for several months, pawing and scratching at her mouth when she ate because…” Learn more
- Name: Cameron
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Cameron was found looking for food in someones back yard. Soo.. they brought him to a high kill shelter. Lucky…” Learn more
- Name: Sailor
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Sailor! She is a Siamese mix. she is a petite cat who loves to be cuddled in a bed…” Learn more
- Name: Jacob
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Hi there I’m a 20lb LOVE BUG! My brother Jeremy (already adopted) and I were surrendered to a local kill…” Learn more
- Name: Jenny
- Species: Cat
- Location: Golden Paw Society Inc, 260 Broadway, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet JENNY! We rescued Jenny from a shelter cage where she was being “tortured”. She was so incredibly stressed out…” Learn more
- Name: Alexander
- Species: Dog
- Location: Proud Rescuers Of Pr, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “This is Alexander! He’s a warm and loving beagle/hound/lab mix about 18 months old. Alexander had a collar embedded in…” Learn more
- Name: Maxx
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pioneers For Animal Welfare Society Inc Paws, Huntington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, American Shorthair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “This gorgeous boy is losing his mom and his home. His senior mom had to move into an assisted living…” Learn more
- Name: Starburst
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
- Description: “This poor girl has been through a lot. She is currently 1.5 years old and initially only came to us…” Learn more
- Name: Tippy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
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- Name: Rocky
- Species: Dog
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Hershey & Rocky are BONDED and came to us as strays in January 2021. We picked them up from a…” Learn more
- Name: Hershey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Hershey & Rocky are BONDED and came to us as strays in January 2021. We picked them up from a…” Learn more
- Name: 1-28 Merlin
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter, 80 New Highway, Amityville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Merlin #1-28. Arrived 1/22/2021 at 6 months old. Felv/FIV negative, current on vaccinations and parasite prevention, altered and microchipped.” Learn more
- Name: 1-27 Merlot
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter, 80 New Highway, Amityville, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Merlot #1-27. Arrived 1/22/2021 at 6 monthss old. Felv/FIV negative, current on vaccinations and parasite prevention, altered and microchipped.” Learn more
- Name: Charlene
- Species: Cat
- Location: Last Hope Inc, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “CHARLENE is sweet & charming. We wish she could speak so she can tell us how such a friendly cat…” Learn more
- Name: MoMo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Last Hope Inc, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Meet MoMo: MoMo and her brother Ninja were adopted as kittens and loved their family very much. Their owner recently…” Learn more
- Name: Hoss
- Species: Dog
- Location: Road To Home Rescue Support, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Hoss has been dealt a horrible hand. He ended up in a shelter, after being kept outside most of his…” Learn more
- Name: Dogee (Part of Bonded pair) See Misty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Road To Home Rescue Support, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Dogee and Misty Need Their Forever ? These 2 little girls were living on the street, scrounging for food. We…” Learn more
- Name: Misty (part of a Bonded Pair-See Dogee)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Road To Home Rescue Support, Wantagh, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Dilute Calico
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Misty and Dogee Need Their Forever ? These 2 little girls were living on the street, scrounging for food. We…” Learn more
- Name: Daisy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ollies Angels Animal Rescue, Greenlawn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Who is this adorable nugget you ask? Miss Daisy would love to say hello to all of her soon-to-be fans!…” Learn more
- Name: Sammy
- Species: Parrot
- Location: Long Island Parrot Society, North Babylon, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Conure
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “************************PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING INQUIRY*********************************** We appreciate your interest, but as a local Long Island organization, we cannot orchestrate long…” Learn more
- Name: Rosie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tender Loving Cats Inc, 1208 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Ocicat Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Rosie! Born August, 2019 Rosie is a beautiful mixture of Tabby and Calico. Half her face is light and…” Learn more
- Name: Snowflake
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tender Loving Cats Inc, 1208 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Snowflake! Born August 2020 Snowflake is a playful little kitten who is super s
ocial with other cats. She can…” Learn more
- Name: Wolfgang
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tender Loving Cats Inc, 1208 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Russian Blue Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Wolfgang Born August, 2019 Wolfgang is so big, handsome and loving boy with a big personality to match. He…” Learn more
- Name: Baci
- Species: Cat
- Location: All About Cats Rescue Inc, 111 East Sunrise Hwy, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby
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- Name: Trixie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “??Trixie is all ready for Valentine’s Day and will surely bring love into your life!?? This girl couldn’t be cuter…” Learn more
- Name: Norton
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “??Norton is all ready for Valentine’s Day and will surely bring love into your life!?? This boy couldn’t be cuter…” Learn more
- Name: Blue
- Species: Dog
- Location: Long Road Home, Manhasset, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Bluetick Coonhound
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Blue what he’ll be until he finds his forever family . Blue was giving up by his former owner because…” Learn more
- Name: Cowboy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Long Road Home, Manhasset, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Foxhound
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “It’s raining boy dogs ? Cowboy has left the building and he is looking to steal some hearts ?? Will…” Learn more
- Name: Nala
- Species: Dog
- Location: Town Of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, 75 Marino Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Please call the shelter 516-869-6311 during working hours (Mon. to Fri. 9AM-4PM; Sat. 10-4PM) for more information about this Nala,…” Learn more
- Name: Vanessa
- Species: Dog
- Location: Town Of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, 75 Marino Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Husky
- Description: “Please call the shelter 516-869-6311 during working hours (Mon. to Fri. 9AM-4PM; Sat. 10-4PM) for more information about Vanessa, the…” Learn more
- Name: Ronald
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Are you ready to be smitten with a very special kitten? Ronald is ready to meet you! After a visit…” Learn more
- Name: Luna Lovegood
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Lovely Luna Lovegood patiently waits to cast a love spell on the special human she deems worthy of her devotion….” Learn more
- Name: Boogie
- Species: Dog
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Boogie is an adorable, young adult terrier mix looking for the security of a caring home. Rescued from Texas, Boogie…” Learn more
- Name: Meringue
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meringue is at our Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center in Glens Falls, NY. Meet Meringue! She is a petite, little…” Learn more
- Name: Beanie
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beanie is at our Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center in Glens Falls, NY. When Beanie came into our care, it…” Learn more
- Name: Sherlock
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Sherlocks life before he arrived at our Pet Health Centers may be a mystery, but hes prepared to sleuth his…” Learn more
- Name: Butterscotch
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Butterscotch is at our Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center in Glens Falls, NY. Butterscotch is simply precious, and very affectionate….” Learn more
- Name: Bellini
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “When Bellini was discovered wandering outside this cold winter, her rescuer ushered her inside for safety. Now Bellinis quietly wondering…” Learn more
- Name: Parsley
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Double Adoption with Oregano, #H210245. Looking to add a little flavor to your life? Try Oregano and Parsley! These bonded…” Learn more
- Name: Oregano
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Double Adoption with Parsley, #H210246. Looking to add a little flavor to your life? Try Oregano and Parsley! These bonded…” Learn more
- Name: Tessi
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Double Adoption with Franny, #BF3274. When Tessi and Franny arrived as kittens, our team determined they would benefit from a…” Learn more
- Name: Leopold
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Leopold is looking to lounge on an available keyboard if youre looking for ways to instantly end your work day!…” Learn more
- Name: Franny
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Double Adoption with Tessi, #BF3275. When Franny and Tessi arrived as kittens, our team determined they would benefit from a…” Learn more
- Name: Tommy Hilfiger
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Tommy Hilfiger isnt looking to share the lime light with anyone else. This quiet Georgia import has designs on your…” Learn more
- Name: Bear
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Youll find Bear high on his cat tree, intently watching you as you greet him with some attentive head and…” Learn more
- Name: Simba
- Species: Cat
- Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Senior Simba faced a major life change when he lost the only home hed ever known and was faced with…” Learn more
- Name: Owen
- Species: Dog
- Location: Circle Of Hope K 9 Rescue, Bay Shore, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Boxer Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Owen is deaf. He has been with children, dogs of all sizes ages and breeds. Cats and kittens as well…he…” Learn more
- Name: Squints
- Species: Cat
- Location: Town Of Islip Animal Shelter, 210 South Denver Ave, Bay Shore, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Squints(tag #1948) came into us at the end of Nov. He is only 8 months old as of 1/27/21 and…” Learn more
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