Looking to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and animal shelters still working to place pets with families.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home throughout Virginia — many of whom are located not too far from you. In the search for your new fur child, consider starting at a local shelter like Nova Pets Alive, where Velvet 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 create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Mylo, 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: Mylo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Little Buddies Adoption And Humane Society, Reston, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Mylo! This handsome fella was found dumped outside. We are baffled by it since he’s super affectionate, charming and…” Learn more
- Name: Sweet Snowball
- Species: Dog
- Location: Safe Haven Puppy Rescue, Reston, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Copy and paste the link below into your browser to get to our fillable online application- https://tinyurl.com/MAMAS-Melissa This is sweet…” Learn more
- Name: Rocky
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Feline Foundation Of Greater Washington Inc, Reston, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “An approved adoption application is required to meet me in my foster home — fill out an application today! Our…” Learn more
- Name: Reye & Rosie
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Feline Foundation Of Greater Washington Inc, Reston, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “An approved adoption application is required to meet me in my foster home — fill out an application today! Our…” Learn more
- Name: Velvet
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nova Pets Alive, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair American Bobtail Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Velvet is an active and lovey kitten. Like her name she is soft as can be! Her fur is a…” Learn more
- Name: Mistletoe
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nova Pets Alive, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Mistletoe is a lovely, playful, 4-month-old girl. She likes to burrow under the covers and cuddle. She also likes to…” Learn more
- Name: Hank
- Species: Dog
- Location: Nova Pets Alive, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Husky Mix
- Description: “Introducing, Hank! Hank is 6 months old, 40 lbs, and an all around good boy! He gets along with other…” Learn more
- Name: Satin
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nova Pets Alive, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair American Bobtail Mix
- Description: “Satin is a great combination of curiosity, playfulness and loving. She enjoys good head rubs and belly rubs. She likes…” Learn more
- Name: Dorothy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nova Pets Alive, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi! My name is Dorothy and I’m around 2 years old. I was rescued from a rural shelter along with…” Learn more
- Name: Ace
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nova Pets Alive, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! My name is Ace and I’m a tiny, 2-month-old, black kitten who was rescued along with my mum and…” Learn more
- Name: Loofy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nova Pets Alive, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi there! My name is a Loofy and I’m super goofy! My brother Ace and I were rescued along with…” Learn more
- Name: Ozzie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Collie Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 221982, Chantilly, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Collie
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Ozzie is quite the cool guy! He is a seven-year-old male collie with a beautiful sable coat. He loves to…” Learn more
- Name: Ozzie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Collie Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 221982, Chantilly, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Collie
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Ozzie is quite the cool guy! He is a seven-year-old male collie with a beautiful sable coat. He loves to…” Learn more
- Name: Betty *Adopt or Foster*
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mutt Love Rescue, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound
- Description: “Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html ***************** Betty came…” Learn more
- Name: Lovie *Adoptnor Foster*
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mutt Love Rescue, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound
- Description: “Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html ***************** Lovie was…” Learn more
- Name: Bugsy *Adopt or Foster*
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mutt Love Rescue, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle
- Description: “Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html ***************** Bugsy was…” Learn more
- Name: Sherman & Howie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Angel Aid, Centreville, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Two handsome boys looking for a forever bedmate !! Hi. We’re Samson (orange tabby) & Howie (mini black panther) and…” Learn more
- Name: Dusty S
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Dusty S! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14960 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Maddie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Maddie! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14961 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Josie Girl
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Josie Girl! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14930 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Skittles C
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Skittles C! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14929 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Tippy T
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Tippy T! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14968 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Chase B
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Chase B! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14926 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Liga
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Liga! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14928 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Amidala
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Amidala! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14953 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Marco
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Marco! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14954 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Hannah B
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Terrier
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Hannah B! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14925 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Bones S
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Hound
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Bones S! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14937 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Crumbs
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Boxer
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Crumbs! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14924 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Molly M
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Molly M! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14958 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Tinky
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Tinky! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14967 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Gordon
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Gordon! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14942 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Spruce
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Spruce! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14753 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this…” Learn more
- Name: Mochi B
- Species: Cat
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Mochi B! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14969 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Chip A
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Chip A! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14949 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Violet C
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Violet C! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14959 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Dexter O
- Species: Dog
- Location: Hart Homeless Animals Rescue Team, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Saluki
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Thank you for your interest in Dexter O! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=14940 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on…” Learn more
- Name: Tori
- Species: Cat
- Location: Helping Homeless Felines, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “My Story This little girl is cute as a bug and full of herself – spunk, and playfulness, purrs, and…” Learn more
- Name: Laci
- Species: Cat
- Location: Helping Homeless Felines, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Ragdoll Mix
- Description: “My Story Laci is a sweet and beautiful Southern belle. She arrived in NoVa from rural Ga. after her family…” Learn more
- Name: Munchkin
- Species: Dog
- Location: Korean K9 Rescue, Centreville, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Jindo Akita Mix
- Description: “~ We kindly ask that you do not ask questions about this dog through Petfinder. Please read our “INTERESTED IN…” Learn more
- Name: Blitzen
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “This funny face little tuxedo girl is Blitzen! She arrived to 4Paws from one of our partnering shelters to be…” Learn more
- Name: Biden
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Solstice is a young and sweet boy who was found as a stray near Harpers Ferry, WV. He likes to…” Learn more
- Name: Keanu
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Keanu is an affectionate and caring kitten in search of his forever home. This little guy isn’t afraid to speak…” Learn more
- Name: Danny
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Danny is an active boy with lots of energy and love to give! He’s looking for a forever home that…” Learn more
- Name: Blanche
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Blanche! This little beauty reminds her foster mom of an Egyptian Goddess with her coy looks and stunning eyes…” Learn more
- Name: Sara & Sam
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “These bonded girls are incredibly sweet! Sam will come right up to you and demand pets. Sara takes a bit…” Learn more
- Name: Moonlight
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “This beautiful, long-haired boy with piercing bright eyes came to 4Paws from a shelter in Southern VA. If you’re looking…” Learn more
- Name: Sam & Sara
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “These bonded girls are incredibly sweet! Sam will come right up to you and demand pets. Sara takes a bit…” Learn more
- Name: Pebbles
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Pebbles loves pets
, pets, and more pets! She is shy at first, but once she realizes who you are, she…” Learn more
- Name: Tallahassee
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Tallahassee is a petite, medium-haired torbie girl who came to 4Paws from the Franklin County Humane Society. With her big…” Learn more
- Name: Kitty Baby
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Kitty Baby is a beautiful, incredibly soft, snuggly girl. She is very playful and frequently runs around the house and…” Learn more
- Name: Charlie & Taylor
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Charlie & Taylor are a bonded pair of kittens rescued from a large colony of cats in Haymarket. Charlie is…” Learn more
- Name: Mogul
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “The key word for Mogul is Patience. He’s a handsome gentleman who takes his time getting to know you. Give…” Learn more
- Name: Taylor & Charlie
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Charlie & Taylor are a bonded pair of kittens rescued from a large colony of cats in Haymarket. Charlie is…” Learn more
- Name: Rocky
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Rocky is a cuddly, large grey tabby boy who came to 4 Paws from the Franklin County Humane Society. He…” Learn more
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