Looking to add a new member to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Perhaps it’s the right time to adopt a pet! During the COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in New York — and many of them are located near you. In the search for an adorable new friend, consider starting at a local facility like Pupstarz Rescue, where Wylie 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.
Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Wilson, a Domestic Short 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: Wilson
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Wilson, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more
- Name: Milo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Milo! This kittie is a wonderful DSH who is 3 years old and weights 11.2 pounds. If you would…” Learn more
- Name: Whitt
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Whitt, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more
- Name: Winston
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Winston, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more
- Name: Wylie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Wylie, a 5 month old, 5 pound (as of 2/2), delightful DSH mix. This lovely kitty is sweet, soft,…” Learn more
- Name: Allie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Boxer
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Allie, a 10 week old, 15 pound (as of 2/2), adorable boxer mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more
- Name: Elizabeth
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Husky
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Elizabeth, a 4 month old, 29 pound (as of 2/2), adorable Husky mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more
- Name: Beth
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Beth, a 6 month old, 34 pound, wonderful pit bull terrier mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving,…” Learn more
- Name: Lilac
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupsta
rz Rescue, New York, NY - Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Lilac, an 18 month old, 50 pound, wonderful treeing walker coonhound mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving,…” Learn more
- Name: Poe
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Poe, a 2.5 year old, 46 pound, wonderful boxer/terrier mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving, and dog…” Learn more
- Name: River
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Redbone Coonhound
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet River, a 2 year old, 54 pound, wonderful Redbone mix. This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving, and dog…” Learn more
- Name: Oogie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Oogie, an 8 month old, 44 pound (as of 2/2), adorable pittie mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more
- Name: VINNY
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ny Pet I Care Adoption Program, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Vinny was surrendered to Animal Care Center for being too exuberant for his previous owner. It is both reported by…” Learn more
- Name: PRINGLE
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ny Pet I Care Adoption Program, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “Meet Pringle, 5-years-old, 60 pounds. Pringle was surrendered to Animal care Center, he had a fight with another dog and…” Learn more
- Name: Aliza
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Aliza, a 10 week old, 15 pound (as of 2/2), adorable boxer mix. This delightful puppy is soft, sweet,…” Learn more
- Name: Vivian
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kittykind, 860 Broadway, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Vivian was rescued from a local deli where she had been spending a lot of time in the basement. She…” Learn more
- Name: Tito
- Species: Cat
- Location: Fur Real, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “I’m little Tito. I was found on a street i Queens in very cold weather in late December. Since then,…” Learn more
- Name: Basil
- Species: Cat
- Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Application is the first step! Sweet 1.5 year old Basil is a gentle and outgoing tuxedo boy! Easily settled into…” Learn more
- Name: Charlie Doughnuts – Gentle Lap Cat
- Species: Cat
- Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP! Charlie Doughnuts (approx. 6 years) was rescued by a Good Samaritan in the Bronx who posted…” Learn more
- Name: Brock – Spirit Kitty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Siamese Snowshoe Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet 6 Month Old Spirit Cat “Brock” APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP! PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US TO ASK IF HE’S…” Learn more
- Name: Yoshie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bideawee, 410 East 38th Street, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet our mini cow look-a-like, Yoshie! Yoshie is a sweetheart who is looking for a nice quiet home. He is…” Learn more
- Name: Katie the Great!
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mr Bones And Co, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “WALKING ON SUNSHINE! KATIE’S STORY: For almost a year, senior KATIE, age 11, has waited at a shelter. She was…” Learn more
- Name: Night and Light
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Just look at this adorable pair! Night and Light are 5 month old, 5 pound, Domestic Shorthairs. Night is a…” Learn more
- Name: Penny
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Just look at this sweet face! Penny is a 10 year old, 11 pound, female, Chihuahua Mix. This sweet little…” Learn more
- Name: Coco
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Coco! She is a 7 year old, 11 pound, female, Chihuahua Mix. Little Coco is a flower waiting to…” Learn more
- Name: Bella
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Bella! She is a 4 year old, 8 pound, female, Chihuahua Mix. This petite pup is shy and gentle…” Learn more
- Name: RED – The Happiest Dog in the World!
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mr Bones And Co, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “THE HAPPIES T DOG! We met RED during our shelter outreach initiative with Babylon Animal Shelter earlier this month. Her…” Learn more
- Name: Simon
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Simon! He is a 1 year old, 10 pound, male, Domestic Shorthair. We love handsome orange boys! Simon was…” Learn more
- Name: Layton – NYC
- Species: Cat
- Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This handsome guy is Layton, a 4 year old grey tabby with some white. He is a sweetheart and loves…” Learn more
- Name: Luna
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tails Of Love Animal Rescue Inc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Larg
e, Female, Domestic Short Hair - Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “My name is LUNA and I’m a lovely 10 yr F Black/White Domestic Short Hair Cat with emerald green eyes….” Learn more
- Name: Kluster
- Species: Dog
- Location: Waggytail Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Kluster is a 6-month-old, 33-pound male terrier mix from Texas. Kluster is a bundle of joy! He came to us…” Learn more
- Name: Leela
- Species: Dog
- Location: Waggytail Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Leela is a 2-4 year-old, 27-pound female lab mix from Alabama. She is as sweet as can be! She enjoys…” Learn more
- Name: Boogie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Midtown, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Boogie is a 7 pound, 1-year-old Chihuahua mix who loves to play! He still has that puppy energy and loves…” Learn more
- Name: Bunny
- Species: Dog
- Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Midtown, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Beagle Basset Hound Mix
- Description: “Meet Bunny! Bunny is a beautiful 2-year-old 34lb Beagle/ Bassett mix whose floppy ears will make anyone smile. Her favorite…” Learn more
- Name: Pumpkin Spice
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hearts And Bones Rescue Ny, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Ms. Spice, the mama to our pumpkin patch litter, is house and crate trained. She is working on her leash…” Learn more
- Name: Martha
- Species: Cat
- Location: Whiskers Agogo Inc, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “This sweet beauty is Martha My Dear. Martha is an 8 month old mixed breed who will cause major sneezing…” Learn more
- Name: Joey B.
- Species: Dog
- Location: Woof Dog Rescue Inc, 14 East 60th Street – Suite 500, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, English Setter Poodle Mix
- Description: “Hi, I’m Joey B. I arrived at ?my foster home on ?inauguration day of the new ?President, so I was…” Learn more
- Name: Jazzy Snazzy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Companion Animal Placement, PO Box 3365, Hoboken, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Jazzy Snazzy is very sweet and friendly. She’s a bit cross-eyed on the left side, but we think that makes…” Learn more
- Name: Belly
- Species: Dog
- Location: Korean K9 Rescue, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Jindo
- Description: “~ We kindly ask that you do not ask questions about this dog through Petfinder. Please read our “INTERESTED IN…” Learn more
- Name: Cherry
- Species: Dog
- Location: Korean K9 Rescue, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Jindo Spitz Mix
- Description: “~ We kindly ask that you do not ask questions about this dog through Petfinder. Please read our “INTERESTED IN…” Learn more
- Name: Bubble and Squeak
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Empty Cages Collective, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Bubble and Squeak are bonded baby sisters who love people and enjoy being held and petted. Squeak, little miss-in-charge, is…” Learn more
- Name: Rocky
- Species: Dog
- Location: Korean K9 Rescue, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Jindo
- Description: “~ We kindly ask that you do not ask questions about this dog through Petfinder. Please read our “INTERESTED IN…” Learn more
- Name: Bawoo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Korean K9 Rescue, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Shar-Pei French Bulldog Mix
- Description: “~ We kindly ask that you do not ask questions about this dog through Petfinder. Please read our “INTERESTED IN…” Learn more
- Name: Tigger
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ready For Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “We saw Tigger, a 6 -year-old 70 lbs Boxer/Pit mix, being surrendered to the city shelter as we were rescuing…” Learn more
- Name: Elliot
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ready For Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tuxedo
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Elliot is the puuuurfect kitty boy! This youthful chap is so sweet and loving, a total bff cat. He loves…” Learn more
- Name: Yogi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Ready For Rescue, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “Yogi is a super sweet, playful 8-year-old Pit Mix who loves people. She’s lived in different places all around the…” Learn more
- Name: LUNA
- Species: Dog
- Location: Beastly Rescue Inc, Brooklyn, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Description: “LUNA is a small frame chi who weighs 8 pounds though she could stand to gain a pound or two….” Learn more
- Name: Ms. Crabtree (GA)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Ms. Crabtree (GA) is a female mixed breed…” Learn more
- Name: Porky (GA)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Porky (GA) is a male mixed breed pup…” Learn more
- Name: AJ (GA)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. AJ (GA) is a female mixed breed pup…” Learn more
- Name: Waldo (GA)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Waldo (GA) is a male mixed breed pup…” Learn more
- Name: Sasha (SC)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Black Mouth Cur
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sasha (SC) is a female Black Mouth Cur mix…” Learn more
- Name: Torey (NY)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Dachshund Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Torey (NY) is a male doxie mix rescued in…” Learn more
- Name: Boomer (AL)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Boomer (AL) is a male Lab-Pit mix rescued from…” Learn more
- Name: Roxie (AL)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Roxie (AL) is a female Shepherd mix rescued in…” Learn more
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