Looking to add a furry friend to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! During the coronavirus pandemic, many shelters in Cranford and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
Across New Jersey, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located near you. In the search for a lovable new friend, consider looking around at a local animal shelter like S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, where Vito the cat 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 in permanent homes.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. 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 Ace, a Border Collie 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: 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: 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: Woodhouse
- Species: Dog
- Location: Traveling4paws, Cranford, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Milkshake and French Fry
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Florida White English Spot Mix
- Description: “Hi everyone we are the dynamic brother and sister duo named Milkshake and French Fry. We were rescued a few…” 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: 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: 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: 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, Great Pyrenees
- 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: 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: 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: PEBBLES
- Species: Cat
- Location: For Blakes Sake Rescue Inc, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Tabby Bengal Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “MEET PEBBLES! PEBBLES is the sweetest 11 month old kitten that has the purrsonality of Bombay and the physical appearance…” 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: Cindy Lou
- Species: Cat
- Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
- Description: “Cindy Lou is a very friendly kitty. She was rescued in East Orange, with her only surviving kitten Frosty, cold…” 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: Benjamin
- Species: Cat
- Location: Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue, 2795 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “This beautiful boy, Benjamin, was trapped during tnr, when it was discovered he had a large open wound on his…” Learn more
- Name: Tokyo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Victory 4 The Voiceless Animal Rescue Inc, PO box 61544, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Tokyo is about 4 years old. He loves spending time with his foster mom and getting belly rubs! He is…” Learn more
- Name: Mittens
- Species: Cat
- Location: Victory 4 The Voiceless Animal Rescue Inc, PO box 61544, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Mittens is a handsome 16 month old. Fully vetted, healthy and looking for a new family Mittens is stunning but…” Learn more
- Name: Zelig
- 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 lived with children in my previous home. I have lived with…” Learn more
- Name: Cream
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Staten Island, 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know…” Learn more
- Name: Persephone
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Staten Island, 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know…” Learn more
- Name: Twizzler
- 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: “Primary Color: White Weight: 9.7lbs Age: 1yrs 6mths 2wks” Learn more
- Name: Jimmy
- 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: “Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 6.6lbs Age: 16yrs 0mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered” Learn more
- Name: Fossie
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Orange Tnvr, West Orange, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Fossie is a gorgeous female DSH tabby cat who is looking for her forever home! Do you have room in…” Learn more
- Name: Emme
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Orange Tnvr, West Orange, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Emme is a gorgeous female DSH torbico cat who is looking for her forever home! Do you have room in…” Learn more
- Name: Luca
- Species: Cat
- Location: Meows Kitty Cat Rescue Inc, West Orange, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Luca was found outside and homeless with a nasty gash to his neck. But this boy is a lover, not…” 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: 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: 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: LANCASTER
- 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 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: 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: Maisel
- Species: Cat
- Location: Strays Hope For Life, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Shor
t Hair - Description: “If you would like to meet Maisel, please complete an application online at strayshopeforliferescue.org and her foster family will contact…” Learn more
- Name: Pistachio
- Species: Cat
- Location: Strays Hope For Life, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “If you would like to meet Pistachio, please complete an application online at strayshopeforliferescue.org and her foster family will contact…” Learn more
- Name: Archie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Strays Hope For Life, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If you would like to meet Archie, please complete an application online at strayshopeforliferescue.org and her foster family will contact…” Learn more
- Name: Pirate
- Species: Cat
- Location: Strays Hope For Life, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “To meet Pirate, please complete an application online at strayshopeforliferescue.org and his foster family will contact you to arrange meet…” Learn more
- Name: Tuxie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Strays Hope For Life, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If you would like to meet Tuxie please complete an application online at strayshopeforliferescue.org and his foster will contact you…” Learn more
- Name: Mumble
- Species: Cat
- Location: Strays Hope For Life, Staten Island, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If you are interested in Mumble, please complete an application online at strayshopeforliferescue.org and his foster family will contact you…” Learn more
- Name: Foster To Adopt – Loki
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “Foster To Adopt. Loki is a sweet hound mix in need of a foster to adopt. He’s new to the…” Learn more
- Name: Foster To Adopt – Jacqui
- 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. 2-year-old Jacqui is athletic and outgoing. She has lots of energy and loves to play. She’s looking…” Learn more
- Name: Rae
- Species: Cat
- Location: Daps Animals, Bloomfield, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Rae is JUST IN from an unpredictable life on the street. She must have been somebody’s pet, because she’s JUST…” 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: Dewey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cameron Animal Hospital Not A Shelter, Cameron Animal Hospital, Montclair, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tiger Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Dewey and Huey are bonded sisters. When they were found with their brother, their kitten cries sounded like baby birds…” Learn more
- Name: Huey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cameron Animal Hospital Not A Shelter, Cameron Animal Hospital, Montclair, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Huey and Dewey are bonded sisters. When they were found with their brother, their kitten cries sounded like baby birds…” Learn more
- Name: Boots
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cameron Animal Hospital Not A Shelter, Cameron Animal Hospital, Montclair, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Boots is a big, round teddy bear, who loves to get his belly rubbed. (It can make it hard to…” Learn more
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