Do you want to add to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter or organization. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many facilities in and around Lexington are still working to fulfill adoptions.
Across Massachusetts, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — many of whom are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new fur child is at Kitty Connection Inc, where Rosemary the cat is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. 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.
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 dog person, you might like Bali and Ben! Playful puppies!, a Mixed Breed 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: Bali and Ben! Playful puppies!
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rocios Rescues, Cambridge, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Bali and Ben! Playful and sweet puppies ! Hi! We are Bali and Ben! We are 12 week old puppies!…” Learn more
- Name: Bongo and Bailey, Playful and sweet Puppies!!
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rocios Rescues, Cambridge, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Playful puppies! We are Bongo and Bailey! We are mixed breed 12 weeks old puppies. We are playful, sweet and…” Learn more
- Name: Rosemary
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Hi all! My name’s Rosemary and my foster moms think I am the cleverest kitty they’ve ever met! I was…” Learn more
- Name: Taylor
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Hello! My name is Taylor and I am an adorable 6-month-old kitten. I am very sweet and loving. I will…” Learn more
- Name: Cece
- Species: Cat
- Location: Kitty Connection Inc, 6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “My name is Cece and I am a 2 year old female. I’m a very friendly and lovable girl. My…” Learn more
- Name: Shawshank
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Shawshank is part of a bonded pair and cannot be adopted as a single cat.” Learn more
- Name: Selene
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Selene is a quiet and cat friendly 3 year old looking for a calm home. She must be adopted with…” Learn more
- Name: Samba
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Samba is a playful, timid young cat. He gets along well with other cats.” Learn more
- Name: Ita
- Species: Cat
- Location: Ellen M Gifford Sheltering Home, 30 Undine Road, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Ita is a sweet, playful, and cat friendly cat. She must be adopted with Selene.” Learn more
- Name: Purr A Lot and Sushi
- Species: Cat
- Location: Melrose Humane Society, PO Box 760668, Melrose, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Say Hello to Purr A Lot and Sushi!!!!!! Purr A Lot and Sushi were rescued from the same home. The…” Learn more
- Name: Lark
- Species: Cat
- Location: Billerica Cat Care Coalition, P.O. Box 141, North Billerica, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi! I am Lark and I was born in 2017. I am a long, black and white neutered male DSH…” Learn more
- Name: Gracie Mae
- Species: Dog
- Location: Diamond Dogs Rescue, Billerica, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Mastiff Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Meet Gracie Mae….she’s a giant lap dog that wants nothing more than to be cuddled and part of a family…” Learn more
- Name: Mac
- Species: Dog
- Location: Diamond Dogs Rescue, Billerica, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound Rottweiler Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Mac was rescued from a high kill shelter in North Carolina. Taken to the shelter as an intentional stray, he…” Learn more
- Name: ARTHUR
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “ARTHUR Arthur is a 4 year old Shepherd mix. He is very smart ! He knows sit and shake and…” Learn more
- Name: Rufus
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Shepherd German Shepherd Dog Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Rufus is a 7 month old Great Dane mix with LOTS of energy. He is friendly, and happy to play…” Learn more
- Name: LUCY
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “LUCY Lucy is a one year old lab mix . She likes other dog’s but would do best as an…” Learn more
- Name: BOB
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “BOB is an easy going hound mix that loves everyone he meets! He gets along great with other dogs and…” Learn more
- Name: CURIE
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “CURIE is a 50lb Shepherd mix that is very high energy. She will need an active home that will be…” Learn more
- Name: STANLEY
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Place For Ace, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “STANLEY is a 2.5 year old chihuahua mix that was rescued from a TX shelter. He can be very nervous…” Learn more
- Name: CURRY
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “A361508 Gray Tabby with White / Medium Hair Neutered Male 3 years old Meet this delicious cat named Curry. This…” Learn more
- Name: DALTON
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “A398557 Dalton Lab Mix Neutered Male 2 Years Did somebody say snacks?? Dalton is a gorgeous boy with a huge…” Learn more
- Name: MERLIN
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mspca Boston Animal Care And Adoption Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “A398558 Merlin Lab Mix 5 months Old Neutered Male Meet Merlin! This young, handsome guy is looking for a family…” Learn more
- Name: Geoffrey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Yes Crate trained: Yes House trained:…” Learn more
- Name: Starsky
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: Yes Crate trained: Working on it House trained: Yes…” Learn more
- Name: Nugget Bauer
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: No Good…” Learn more
- Name: Duke
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mountain Cur Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Name: Duke (Male) Breed: Pit Bull Mix Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good…” Learn more
- Name: Sinead OCollar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Good with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: No Good with kids: Yes, kids 10+ Crate trained: Yes…” Learn more
- Name: Marley
- Species: Dog
- Location: Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes, with dog savvy cats…” Learn more
- Name: Butterfly and Doodlebug
- Species: Cat
- Location: Off The Rocks Animal Rescue, Wellesley, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Tiger Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Butterfly (female) and Doodlebug (male), two 7 month old tabbies from St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Doodlebug…” Learn more
- Name: Sabala
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bnrs Rock N Rescue, North Reading, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed Husky Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Sabala! Sweet Sabala was rescued from the streets of Phuket, Thailand by our amazing rescue partner Soi Dog. She…” Learn more
- Name: Timothy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bnrs Rock N Rescue, North Reading, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Timothy! Timothy is a sweet, 6 1/2 year old neutured shepherd mix weighing around 55 lbs. While Timothy will…” Learn more
- Name: Yayoki
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bnrs Rock N Rescue, North Reading, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Yayoki! Yayoki is a sweet, affectionate little lady looking for a family to call her own! Yayoki loves to…” Learn more
- Name: Rod
- Species: Dog
- Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Rod is a happy boy who is looking for his forever home. He is alittle over 6 months old and…” Learn more
- Name: Howdy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Smooth Fox Terrier Jack Russell Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Howdy has lived his whole life on and off a chain without shelter until our partners in Louisiana stepped in….” Learn more
- Name: Peggy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Peggy is a one year old spayed female cat who is ready for her forever home. She’s small, only 8…” Learn more
- Name: P kittens
- Species: Cat
- Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “The P kittens are are 15 weeks old female kitties who came here in search of a new home. Peggy…” Learn more
- Name: Birch
- Species: Cat
- Location: Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Birch is big male cat who is neutered. He is 3 yrs old, friendly, laid back guy that loves to…” Learn more
- Name: Sammy
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Sato Project, Boston, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “This handsome boy was rescued in Puerto Rico & is being fostered on Long Island, NY. *** We can transport…” Learn more
- Name: Lola
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tortoiseshell
- Description: “COURTESY POST – Lola – Available for Adoption Lola AKA Lolie is a beautiful tortie kitty looking for a new…” Learn more
- Name: Sandie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “COURTESY POST – Sandie & Casey – Available for Adoption Sandie & Casey are a bo
nded pair of female kittens…” Learn more
- Name: Casey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Bostons Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “COURTESY POST – Sandie & Casey – Available for Adoption Sandie & Casey are a bonded pair of female kittens…” Learn more
- Name: Molly
- Species: Dog
- Location: All Dog Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 2072, Natick, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Posted: 01/30/21 Molly is a 7 1/2 yr old sweetie who looks like a Lab mix. She is spayed, microchipped…” Learn more
- Name: Cliff
- Species: Dog
- Location: Masspaws, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound
- Description: “~ THIS IS A COURTESY POST ~ PLZ DO NOT CONTACT MASSPAWS ~ To adopt this special dog, please complete…” Learn more
- Name: Zelda
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pittielove Rescue Inc, Framingham, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. PittieLove Rescue, Inc. a 501c3 orgainization is an…” Learn more
- Name: Fergie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pittielove Rescue Inc, Framingham, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. PittieLove Rescue, Inc. a 501c3 orgainization is an…” Learn more
- Name: Ruby
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Ruby is a sweet but shy 10 year old lady, who came into us after her owner passed away. Ruby…” Learn more
- Name: Misfit
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Misfit is a very loving 5 year old girl who is bursting with personality. She is one of the more…” Learn more
- Name: DaVinci
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Maine Coon
- Description: “DaVinci is an 8 year old independent fellow who likes everything to be done on ‘his terms’. Originally, he came…” Learn more
- Name: Kitty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Kitty is a 10 year old handsome guy looking for a new home to call his own. Kitty can be…” Learn more
- Name: Khaleesi
- Species: Dove
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Dove
- Description: “Khaleesi is a very lovely young dove that we are estimating to be about 2 years old. She came to…” Learn more
- Name: Jeeves
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Jeeves- an active and loving eight year old cat who enjoys people, attention, petting, being held like a baby…” Learn more
- Name: Bailey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Bailey is a very sweet and loving 1 year old girl who would make a great addition to any family….” Learn more
- Name: Flash
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Flash! This 1 and a half year old boy is looking for his new home. Flash came to the…” Learn more
- Name: John Snow
- Species: Dove
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Dove
- Description: “John Snow is a young, grey ring neck dove that we are estimating to be about 2 years old. He…” Learn more
- Name: Doc
- Species: Rat
- Location: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Rat
- Description: “We are so excited to finally introduce our special friend, 6month old Doc! If anyone remembers a few months ago…” Learn more
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