Looking to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the Peabody community at the same time? Perhaps it’s time to adopt a pet! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to fulfill adoptions.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home throughout Massachusetts — many of whom are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for an adorable new friend is at Northeast Animal Shelter, where Blaze the cat is waiting patiently, or another local facility. 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 INDIGO, a Siamese 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: INDIGO
- Species: Cat
- Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siamese
- Description: “Indigo is an elegant and calm feline. He adores and needs to go home with his litter-mate, Secret. He is…” Learn more
- Name: ATLAS
- Species: Dog
- Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Atlas is a fun, confident guy that is ready for adventure! Atlas may possibly be hard of hearing and will…” Learn more
- Name: BLAZE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Blaze is looking for a loving forever family! We are still getting to know him, but we will be sure…” Learn more
- Name: MISS KITTY TOO
- Species: Cat
- Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Miss Kitty Too is a shy gal looking for a quiet home to call her own. She will come out…” Learn more
- Name: BUDDY
- Species: Dog
- Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Buddy is a happy, friendly dude! He is a bit nervous with new people and surroundings, so he is looking…” Learn more
- Name: DANDY
- Species: Cat
- Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dandy is looking for a loving forever family! We are still getting to know him, but we will be sure…” Learn more
- Name: MAGIC
- Species: Cat
- Location: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This is Magic. She is 4 years old and finds the shelter to be a little too much! Although nervous…” Learn more
- Name: Lenny
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pals Animal Life Savers, Salem, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Lenny is a friendly, playful two-year old all gray tabby male. Lenny is a playful boy.Every PALS cat and kitten…” Learn more
- Name: Solitaire
- Species:
Cat - Location: Friends Of Beverly Animals, 24 Middle St., Beverly, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This is Solitaire. She is beautiful and soft and will even purr for you. She is fearful and prefers to…” Learn more
- Name: Polly and Gloria
- Species: Dog
- Location: Friends Of Beverly Animals, 24 Middle St., Beverly, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Description: “Polly and Gloria – 2 older sibling puppies Polly, lots of white/black/tan – 37 Lbs. and Gloria, black/tan/some white -…” 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, Great Dane German Shepherd Dog Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- 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, Br
eed: 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: Linda-Foster
- Species: Dog
- Location: Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Retriever
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Linda is a sweet, Sato from the streets of Puerto Rico. She weighs in at about 34 lbs . The…” Learn more
- Name: Hayes
- Species: Dog
- Location: Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Hayes here! Handsome boy looking for a home of my very own! I am a perfect Southern gent, excited about…” Learn more
- Name: Duncan
- Species: Dog
- Location: Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Duncan here! I am a Sweet goofy southern boy looking for a home of my very own! The folks here…” Learn more
- Name: Burroughs
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Helping All Little Pipsqueaks, Rowley, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Short-Haired
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Burroughs is a sweet orange and white guinea pig boy looking for his forever home. He has a sweet personality…” Learn more
- Name: Paisley and Patches
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Helping All Little Pipsqueaks, Rowley, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Short-Haired
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Patches and paisley are two young sweet boys. Paisley is a mostly white boy with silver agouti markings and patches…” Learn more
- Name: Joy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Dawgs Fight Back Inc, Haverhill, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Need a little JOY in your house? ?Joy was rescued from the streets of Houston. Now she’s healthy and ready…” 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: 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: 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: 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: SMOKE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
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- Name: PUMPKIN SPICE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Spayed Female Age: 6 Years Orange Tabby Domestic Short Hair A398455 More about Pumpkin Spice: Not only am I beautiful,…” Learn more
- Name: PEPPER
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, English Spot
- Description: “Bunnies are very social animals! They love to be around their people friends and get tons of love and attention….” Learn more
- Name: WOODY
- Species: Pig
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pig
- Description: “Let’s be honest- have you seen a more adorable face? Meet Woody the 10 month old pot belly pig! Woody
…” Learn more
- Name: ROCKY
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Border Collie Mix
- Description: “Everyone loves a sweet sensitive guy and that’s exactly what Rocky is! He is 4 years and currently weighs in…” Learn more
- Name: SLOOPY
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Spayed Female Age: 3 Years Gray and White Domestic Short Hair A395895 More About Sloopy: I am a beautiful lady…” Learn more
- Name: PECAN
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Netherland Dwarf
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- Name: SUGAR CUBE
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Mspca At Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Netherland Dwarf
- Learn more
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