Want to add a new member to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Maybe it’s the right time to adopt a pet! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, animal shelters in Jefferson and environs have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting for someone to take them home.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home across New Jersey — and many of them are located near you. In the search for an adorable new fur child, consider beginning at a local animal shelter like S Dot Os Pets Inc, where Cal And Boots 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.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we round up 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 Prancer, a Chihuahua 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: Prancer
- Species: Dog
- Location: Second Chance Pet Adoption League, P.O. Box 221, Oak Ridge, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Description: “Nope, it’s not Baby Yoda, but close enough… Prancer is here and ready to break the internet! Prancer is another…” Learn more
- Name: LuLu
- Species: Dog
- Location: Second Chance Pet Adoption League, P.O. Box 221, Oak Ridge, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua Pomeranian Mix
- Description: “Meet LuLu! This little chi/pom mix has a grumpy-looking face but is actually a sweetie! She has a soft plush…” Learn more
- Name: Ellie
- Species: Dog
- Location: New Life Boxer Rescue, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Boxer
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Won’t you be my valentine? Ellie is a 2yr old boxer with a sunny personality and a huge heart she…” Learn more
- Name: Koda #2
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Step Closer Animal Rescue O Dot Sc Dot Ar Dot, Sparta, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie Flat-Coated Retriever Mix
- Description: “Koda#2 is a very friendly boy. He gets along with other dogs. We do not know what he thinks of…” Learn more
- Name: Cal and Boots
- Species: Cat
- Location: S Dot Os Pets Inc, 367 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Meet 3.5 month old brothers, Cal and Boots! They are super rambunctious, playful and sweet brothers. They are a bonded…” Learn more
- Name: EASTON
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sheryls Den, West Milford, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd Carolina Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “PLEASE NOTE: If interested in adopting, the first step is to complete an application on our website at www.sherylsden.org Emails…” Learn more
- Name: Black Kittens!!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Father Johns Animal House, 50 Father John’s Lane, Lafayette, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Come meet our litter of black kittens! We have several black kittens, all around 7 months old who are looking…” Learn more
- Name: Lou Lou
- Species: Dog
- Location: Father Johns Animal House, 50 Father John’s Lane, Lafayette, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd
- Description: “Hey! My name is Lou Lou and it is so nice to meet you! Let me tell you a little…” Learn more
- Name: Twilight
- Species: Cat
- Location: Father Johns Animal House, 50 Father John’s Lane, Lafayette, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Twilight is a sweet 6 month old kitten who is looking for his forever home! Twilight was fostered by one…” Learn more
- Name: Marci and Mitzi
- Species: Cat
- Location: Father Johns Animal House, 50 Father John’s Lane, Lafayette, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Ragdoll
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Marci and Mitzi are two beautiful senior ragdolls! They do not necessarily have to go home together but they have…” Learn more
- Name: 3 Girls/2 Boys
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bully Rescue Warriors, Hamburg, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Description: “This adorabull bunch are 6 weeks old. They will have their first set of vaccines. Dewormed & microchipped. Adoptions must…” Learn more
- Name: Regina
- Species: Cat
- Location: Barks, Online, barksinc.com, Stanhope, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Regina is a 1 ½ year old spayed female cat. She has a beautiful, shiny black coat. She is up…” Learn more
- Name: Tibby Alabama
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Tibby is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix. She was saved from a hoarding situation where she lived outside…” Learn more
- Name: Brandy Alabama
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Tibby is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix. She was saved from a hoarding situation where she lived outside…” Learn more
- Name: Tinkerbell Lonestar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Tinkerbell is an adorable little 2.5 month old puppy and she weighs 12 pounds. She is a loving, long-legged girl…” Learn more
- Name: Honeybun Alabama
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Honeybun is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix. She was saved from a hoarding situation where she lived outside…” Learn more
- Name: Remy Alabama
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Remy is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix, with longer hair. She was saved from a hoarding situation where…” Learn more
- Name: Gypsy KITTEN
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tuxedo
- Description: “Gypsy and Rose are two sweet girls that are currently being socialized. Both are very playful and seek affection. Rose…” Learn more
- Name: Smiley Barnwell
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “SMILEY BARNWELL is a very active, playful and friendly lab mix,. He’s estimated to be 1 – 2 years old…” Learn more
- Name: Rhea Lonestar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Rhea is about 4 years old. She gave birth to a litter of 12 pups, who have all been adopted,…” Learn more
- Name: Rose KITTEN
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Gypsy and Rose are two sweet girls that are currently being socialized. Both are very playful and seek affection. Rose…” Learn more
- Name: Zoe KITTEN
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more
- Name: Sweetie Pie KITTEN
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more
- Name: Leroy Gio
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Foxhound Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Poor Leroy was a hunting dog who was abandoned by his owner. As you can see in the 2nd photo,…” Learn more
- Name: Perfect Paul Alabama
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Collie Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Perfect Paul is about a year old and is coming to us from a hoarding situation. Paul is super sweet…” Learn more
- Name: Patches
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Patches was rescued with her kitten from living in the cold outdoors. Now that her kitten has been adopted, she…” Learn more
- Name: Nina Kosovo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Nina! Nina is a shepherd mix and she weighs about 55 points. Her life changed on New Years Eve…” Learn more
- Name: Cheddar
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Cheddar is a very laid back low-maintnence dude with beautiful deep orange markings. He lives a simple life, and doesn’t…” Learn more
- Name: Salt & Pepper SCAS – Bonded Pair
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “S
alt and Pepper were dumped out on the road together in a rural area and ended up at the local…” Learn more
- Name: Moose Nash
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet MOOSE NASH!! If you are a BIG dog lover, than Moose is your guy!! Moose is Lab mix estimated…” Learn more
- Name: Frankie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more
- Name: Buster
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more
- Name: Fiona 2
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more
- Name: Melody Kosovo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Melody Kosovo is 2 years old and 44lbs. She LOVES children and other dogs, and would do best with another…” Learn more
- Name: Benson Lonestar*
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Benson is about 5 months old and weighs about 40 lbs, Apply to adopt BENSON LONESTAR at www.EHRdogs.org!” Learn more
- Name: Toby KITTEN
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Description: “Toby is super sweet and gentle, he can be shy first but once you earn his trust, he is your…” Learn more
- Name: Rufus Gio
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Beagle Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Rufus is a 1 year old Lab / Beagle mix – he is very kind but he is scared of…” Learn more
- Name: Valentino SCAS
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pointer
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Valentino was a stray dog who ended up in a rural animal shelter. He is about 1 year old, a…” Learn more
- Name: Susie Barnwell
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Susie is about 1.5 years old, and is a pitbull mix weighing about 50 pounds. Sweet Susie has not had…” Learn more
Name: Sire Lonestar- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Border Collie Husky Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Sire is a Border Collie mix, approximately a year old, weighs about 50 pounds and he LOVES to chase tennis…” Learn more
- Name: Bella Grayce Lonestar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Bella Grayce is 4 months old and she weighs about 34lbs Apply to adopt BELLA GRAYCE LONESTAR at www.EHRdogs.org!” Learn more
- Name: Reese Lonestar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Hound Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Reese is a very happy, handsome, playful, 43-lb lovebug who is about 3 years old. He gets along well with…” Learn more
- Name: Lady Muriel Heart
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “BONDED WITH JAX OS Lady Muriel is a 4 1/2-year-old hound mix with beautiful eyes. She was rescued with her…” Learn more
- Name: Jasper Lonestar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Jasper Lonestar is a big lovey mush with beautiful green eyes! He’s about 8 months old and weighs 43 pounds….” Learn more
- Name: Achilles HHNJ
- Species: Dog
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Meet Achilles who was rescued a few months ago from a bad situation of neglect and found himself headed to…” Learn more
- Name: Beyonce
- Species: Cat
- Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beyonce is a shy, sweet, beautiful one year old black female cat. She prefers to be alone, as she has…” Learn more
- Name: Skipper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Barks, P.O. Box 593, Stanhope, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pomeranian
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Skipper is an older Pomeranian. He has a gorgeous coat and is a sweetie pie. He would do best in…” Learn more
- Name: Baby
- Species: Cat
- Location: Barks, P.O. Box 593, Stanhope, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Baby is a 9 year old neutered male cat who has found himself in need of a new home. He…” Learn more
- Name: Dale
- Species: Dog
- Location: Geraldine Foundation For Strays Gfstrays, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Dale is an adorable 3yo, 14lb long-hair male Chi mix who is fully vetted, all shots, neutered and heartworm negative….” Learn more
- Name: Daisy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Geraldine Foundation For Strays Gfstrays, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Bully
- Description: “Poor Daisy was left behind when her family moved – 7 years of age – her people moved out and…” Learn more
- Name: Duncan
- Species: Dog
- Location: Geraldine Foundation For Strays Gfstrays, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Adoption Fee: $300 Golden Retriever / Lab mix Age: Puppy – 7mo Sex: Male Duncan is a beautiful lab/retriever mix….” Learn more
- Name: Charlie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Geraldine Foundation For Strays Gfstrays, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
- Description: “Charlie is a feisty 33 lb terrier mix – not good with cats or kids and should be an only…” Learn more
- Name: Chip
- Species: Dog
- Location: Geraldine Foundation For Strays Gfstrays, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Chip is a darling little guy – said to be a Jack Russel Mix – 1yo, 15 pounds – neutered,…” Learn more
- Name: Jack
- Species: Dog
- Location: Geraldine Foundation For Strays Gfstrays, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, American Bully
- Description: “Jack needs a Foster or Foster to Adopt in the Florida area. Can you help Jack?? 5yo – 118 lbs…healthy…..” Learn more
- Name: nashville litter
- Species: Dog
- Location: All Humane Animal Rescue, po box 303, Wanaque, NJ
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Hound Shar-Pei Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “this litter consists of 5 puppies, 4 boys and 1 girl, they are big pups,,, gorgeous, come with 2 puppy…” Learn more
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