Looking to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and animal shelters still working to fulfill adoptions.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in Wisconsin — and many are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for your new friend is at Fox Valley Humane Association, where Diamond the dog is waiting patiently, or another local facility. 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.
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. Whether you’re a dog person, or if cats are more your thing, there are several great options available. 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: Sora
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: K And R Small Animal Sanctuary, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Harlequin
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- Name: Babs and Chel
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: K And R Small Animal Sanctuary, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Babs (tricolor) and Chel (agouti with white) are a 2 year old bonded pair of piggies who recently joined us…” Learn more
- Name: Diamond
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fox Valley Humane Association, N115 Two Mile Road, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Cane Corso
- Description: “Diamond is a 3 year old Cane Corso. It is a requirement for Diamond to go to a home with…” Learn more
- Name: Buddy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fox Valley Humane Association, N115 Two Mile Road, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Buddy 2 years old Female Buddy is shy here in the shelter, and is rather stoic when meeting new people….” Learn more
- Name: Tweety & Sylvester
- Species: Parakeet
- Location: Fox Valley Humane Association, N115 Two Mile Road, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Unknown, Parakeet (Other)
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Hello! We are the dynamic duo of Tweety and Sylvester the parakeets! We came to the shelter because our previous…” Learn more
- Name: Berry
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Fox Valley Humane Association, N115 Two Mile Road, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Satin
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Hello friends! My name is Berry! I am a super handsome mini satin breed bunny looking for a new home!…” Learn more
- Name: Sugar
- Species: Cat
- Location: Saving Paws Animal Rescue, N3141 Meade St, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Sugar is a sweet girl – about 1.5 years old If you are interested in meeting me, please EMAIL [email protected]…” Learn more
- Name: Chocolate
- Species: Cat
- Location: Saving Paws Animal Rescue, N3141 Meade St, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Chocolate is a super sweet youngster – Born July 2020 If you are interested in meeting me, please EMAIL [email protected]…” Learn more
- Name: Twix
- Species: Cat
- Location: Saving Paws Animal R
escue, N3141 Meade St, Appleton, WI - Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Twix is a super sweet youngster – born July 2020 If you are interested in meeting me, please EMAIL [email protected]…” Learn more
- Name: Kandi
- Species: Cat
- Location: Saving Paws Animal Rescue, N3141 Meade St, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Kandi is a super sweet youngster – she was born in July 2020 If you are interested in meeting me,…” Learn more
- Name: Lizzy and Tigrey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Saving Paws Animal Rescue, N3141 Meade St, Appleton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Lizzy and Tigrey are a 10 year old pair that would love a home together. They came to Saving Paws…” Learn more
- Name: Sayid
- Species: Cat
- Location: Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 CTY. Rd. G, Neenah, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “My name is Sayid and I’m about 4 years old. It is common for white cats to be deaf, but…” Learn more
- Name: Barley
- Species: Dog
- Location: Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 CTY. Rd. G, Neenah, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Hi, my name is Barley! I am a 7 year old male chocolate lab that weights 101 pounds! Although I…” Learn more
- Name: Lil Belle
- Species: Dog
- Location: Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 CTY. Rd. G, Neenah, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “My name is Lil Belle! I am six years old and mostly American Staffordshire Terrier (I had a DNA test…” Learn more
- Name: Heidi *special needs*
- Species: Dog
- Location: Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 CTY. Rd. G, Neenah, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “*Please research Cushing’s Disease prior to applying for Heidi. She has a life long medical condition that requires daily medication.*…” Learn more
- Name: Olive
- Species: Dog
- Location: Our Pack Animal Rescue Inc, New London, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Wirehaired Terrier
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Olive is such an adorable, unique girl with a troubled past. She lived In a house with over 30 other…” Learn more
- Name: Copper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Our Pack Animal Rescue Inc, New London, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Copper is back with us, he is a 7 year old Lab mix, around 55-60lbs. Copper would be best in…” Learn more
- Name: Lewis
- Species: Dog
- Location: Our Pack Animal Rescue Inc, New London, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Akita
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Lewis is an adorable 12 week Akita mix puppy weighing at almost 20lbs! He is going to be a BIG…” Learn more
- Name: Sultan
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eastshore Humane Association, 1100 Park St, Chilton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “D.O.B 1-21-08 Don’t let my age fool you, I am one energetic, fun and spunky boy! I love attention and…”
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- Name: Gentoo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eastshore Humane Association, 1100 Park St, Chilton, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “I’m a super friendly little man! I have lots of energy but I stay entertained with all my toys and…” Learn more
- Name: Bentley
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lucky 7 Dog Rescue, De Pere, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “*please read entire bio before applying* Bentley is a sweet cuddle bug that loves attention. He’s a 64 pound snuggler…” Learn more
- Name: Delilah
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lucky 7 Dog Rescue, De Pere, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “*please read entire bio before applying* Hey there, I’m Delilah, and I have no idea what it’s like in New…” Learn more
- Name: Toronto
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lucky 7 Dog Rescue, De Pere, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “*please read entire bio before applying* Hi, I’m Toronto. I’m 7 years old, and quite the special guy. My vision…” Learn more
- Name: Butternut
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lucky 7 Dog Rescue, De Pere, WI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Hi, my name is Butternut, and I want to melt on your lap. I am a couch potato who loves…” Learn more
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