Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many animal shelters in the Potomac area are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
Across Maryland, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a new family member is at Capital Animal Rescue And Environmental Foundation, where Garen the dog is waiting patiently, or another local animal 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.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create 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 Jack, an Australian Shepherd 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: Jack
- Species: Dog
- Location: Save Our Herders Outreach, McLean, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “OUR ADOPTION PROCESS AND APPLICATION ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.SOHODOGRESCUE.ORG AND OUR ADOPTION FEE IS $275 Coming Attraction!! Jack is a…” Learn more
- Name: Tyson
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Friends Of Rabbits, Chevy Chase, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Chinchilla
- Description: “If you have been looking for the perfect rabbit, then your search is over with fun and adorable, Tyson. He…” Learn more
- Name: Garen
- Species: Dog
- Location: Capital Animal Rescue And Environmental Foundation, Rockville, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “This cute boy is Garen. He is a happy and sweet boy once he gets to know you. He likes…” Learn more
- Name: Lucky
- Species: Dog
- Location: Knine Rescue Inc, Rockville, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “Lucky was left in a crate by the side of the road. He is 1-2 years old, @50 lbs. Playful…” Learn more
- Name: June Carter Cash
- Species: Dog
- Location: Knine Rescue Inc, Rockville, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Beagle
- Description: “June Carter Cash is a beautiful, tiny (17 lbs) beagle mix with eyes that will melt your heart. She is…” Learn more
- Name: George – COURTESY POST
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lovepaws, Rockville, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “COURTESY POST (Northern VA) Meet sweet George! He’s a 5-year-old pup in need of a new home. He lived with…” Learn more
- Name: Snuggles – ADOPTION PENDING!
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lovepaws, Rockville, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Snuggles, a 6 month old Sheltie mix (Breed is just a guess) who weighs 20 lbs. This sweet girl…” Learn more
- Name: Sam – ADOPTION PENDING!
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lovepaws, Rockville, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Terrier Mix
- Description: “NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! Meet Sam, a 3 month old Lab/Terrier Mix (Breed is just a guess) who weighs 18…” Learn more
- Name: Dawn
- Species: Cat
- Location: Lovepaws, Rockville, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siamese
- Description: “Meet Beautiful Dawn – A sweet 10-11 month old Siamese mix cat who weighs 7 lbs. Dawn came to Lovepaws…” Learn more
- Name: Precious
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Name: Precious Suspected Breed(s): DSH Gender: Female Age: 3 years Weight: 7 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Allison
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Name: Allison Suspected Breed(s): Gender: Female Age: 1 year Weight: 8 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown Observations…” Learn more
- Name: Chevy (Has Application)
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Name: Chevy Suspected Breed(s): DSH Gender: Female Age: 1 year Weight: 7 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Nolan
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Name: Nolan Suspected Breed(s): DSH Gender: Male Age: 2 years Weight: 8 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Rein
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Name: Rein Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Tabby Gender: Male Age: 10 weeks Weight: 3 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Peg
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Name: Peg Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Tabby Gender: Female Age: 4 months Weight: 3.5 lbs Personality: Playful, friendly, sweet Observations with Dogs:…” Learn more
- Name: Wendy
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Name: Wendy Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Tortie Gender: Female Age: 1.5 years Weight: 8 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Milton
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Name: Milton Suspected Breed(s): DSH Gender: Male Age: 5 years Weight: 7 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Charlie
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Name: Charlie Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Siamese Gender: Male Age: 5 months Weight: 5.5 lbs Personality: Friendly, gentle, curious, shy, independent, easygoing…” Learn more
- Name: Meatloaf
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “Name: Meatloaf Suspected Breed(s): DLH Gender: Male Age: 5 years Weight: 7.6 lbs Personality: Sweet, friendly, vocal Observations with Dogs:…” Learn more
- Name: Cali
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Calico Mix
- Description: “Name: Cali Suspected Breed(s): DSH Gender: Female Age: 1.5 years Weight: 7 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Chris
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Name: Chris Suspected Breed(s): DSH Gender: Male Age: 3 years Weight: 9 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Barbara
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Name: Barbara Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Tabby Gender: Female Age: 1.5 years Weight: 8 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Lindy Lou
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Name: Lindy Lou Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Tabby Gender: Female Age: 1 year Weight: 8 lbs Personality: Female Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Cannoli (Has Application)
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Name: Cannoli Suspected Breed(s): DSH Gender: Male Age: 5 months Weight: 5 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly, Affectionate, Outgoing Observations with…” Learn more
- Name: Hans
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Name: Hans Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Tabby Gender: Male Age: 2 years Weight: 8 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Claudia (Has Application)
- Species: Cat
- Location: City Dogs Rescue And City Kitties, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Description: “Name: Claudia Suspected Breed(s): DSH/Tabby Gender: Female Age: 2 years Weight: 10 lbs Personality: Sweet, Friendly Observations with Dogs: Unknown…” Learn more
- Name: Zeus
- Species: Dog
- Location: Onedogatatimedc, Washington, DC
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “We are looking for just the right home for Zeus. Many of the volunteers at the shelter where he has…” Learn more
- Name: Fetching Frederick
- Species: Dog
- Location: Safe Haven Puppy Rescue, Reston, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Please contact me at [email protected] with any problems or questions regarding submitting an application. Here’s a link you can copy…” 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: Jack
- Species: Dog
- Location: Awol Mutts, Falls Church, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Jack German Shepherd 8 months old. Neutered current on vaccinations. Heart worm negative and and on prevention. Micro chipped. Good…” Learn more
- Name: River
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “**If you’re interested in learning more about River, please email [email protected]** “You can’t be unhappy in the middle of a…” Learn more
- Name: Josie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting Josie, please email [email protected] ‘Toot toot, the energy train is here and Josie is…” Learn more
- Name: Billie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “If you’re interested in adopting Billie, please reach out to her foster family at [email protected]. Meet Billie! This young pup…” Learn more
- Name: Annie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “**If you’re interested in learning more about Annie, please email [email protected]** If you’ve ever seen Annie the Musical, you know…” Learn more
- Name: Paz
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Retriever
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting Paz, please email his foster family at [email protected]. Paz the Puppy! Paz is a…” Learn more
- Name: Allie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “**If you’re interested in learning more about Allie, please email [email protected]** This little girl is just as enchanting as Allie…” Learn more
- Name: Aster AKA Scooby
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “**If you’re interested in learning more about Scooby, please email [email protected]** Scooby dooby do, he’ll love you! Scooby would be…” Learn more
- Name: Abraham
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “**if you’re interested in learning more about Abraham, please email [email protected]** Four score and a few years ago, Honest Abe…” Learn more
- Name: Bridget
Species: Dog- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting Bridget, please email Sandy at [email protected]. Are you looking for a young dog that…” Learn more
- Name: Zachary
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting Zachary, please email his foster Mom Justine at [email protected] In the market for Candy…” Learn more
- Name: Dee Dee
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting DeeDee, please email her foster at [email protected]. DeeDee is the perfect combination of smart,…” Learn more
- Name: Mimi
- Species: Cat
- Location: Montgomery County Animal Services And Adoption Ctr, 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Attn: During this Covid closure most of our available animals are in foster homes. Please find the animal you like…” Learn more
- Name: Tuxedo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Montgomery County Animal Services And Adoption Ctr, 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Attn: During this Covid closure most of our available animals are in foster homes. Please find the animal you like…” Learn more
- Name: Bowtie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Montgomery County Animal Services And Adoption Ctr, 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Attn: During this Covid closure most of our available animals are in foster homes. Please find the animal you like…” Learn more
- Name: Molly
- Species: Cat
- Location: Montgomery County Animal Services And Adoption Ctr, 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Attn: During this Covid closure most of our available animals are in foster homes. Please find the animal you like…” Learn more
- Name: Alice
- Species: Dog
- Location: Montgomery County Animal Services And Adoption Ctr, 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Beagle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “family visit: required dog to dog: required child score: easy ~12-years-old weight: 19.5 lbs Attn: During COVID-19 all adoptions are…” 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: Pluto
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Feline Foundation Of Greater Washington Inc, Reston, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids 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: Apricot
- 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 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: Sugar
- 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: Ariel
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Feline Foundation Of Greater Washington Inc, Reston, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: 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: Coal
- Species: Cat
- Location: 4paws Rescue Team, P.O. Box 2908, Merrifield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Coal is a new arrival from King George, VA Animal Shelter, where he was a favorite of the staff! Coal…” 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: Mississippi
- 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: “Mississippi is a real southern belle! This beautiful orange tabby is as sweet as pie, curious and very playful! Mississippi…” 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
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