Looking to add to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Maybe it’s the right time to adopt a pet! Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many facilities in and around San Rafael are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
Across California, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new friend is at Marin Humane Society, where Cupcake the dog 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 appropriate homes.
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 cat person, meet Sabrina, 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: Sabrina
- Species: Cat
- Location: Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Sabrina is a mild mannered tortie tuxedo. She has lived with other cats, but is fine being on her own…” Learn more
- Name: Delaney
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Delaney is a handsome, but very shy gp that needs a very, very patient family. In time, with gentle handling…” Learn more
- Name: Cupcake
- Species: Dog
- Location: Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Yorkshire Terrier Chihuahua Mix
- Description: “Sweet, sweet Cupcake was found roaming the orchards in the Central Valley with a group of other dogs. She is…” Learn more
- Name: Zoom
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Bunny Rabbit Dwarf Mix
- Description: “Zoom came here with his brother, but he was picking on him so we had to separate them. Zoom needs…” Learn more
- Name: Gaia
- Species: Dog
- Location: Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Named for the Greek mythological personification of Earth and mother of all life, our Gaia still bears the physical reminders…” Learn more
- Name: Candy Land
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Saveabunny, P.O. Box 2143, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
- Description: “To see all the available rabbits at SaveABunny, please visit http://www.saveabunny.org/rabbits/allavailable” Learn more
- Name: Riviera
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Saveabunny, P.O. Box 2143, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, French Lop
- Description: “To see all the available rabbits at SaveABunny, please visit http://www.saveabunny.org/rabbits/allavailable” Learn more
- Name: GRACIELA
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: TWIX
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Milo Foun
dation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA - Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Description: “New chi mix that came in with all his friends. Twix is dog friendly and like to snuggle once he…” Learn more
- Name: KIRBY
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
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- Name: AMIGA
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Bonded to Amigo.” Learn more
- Name: AMIGO
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Bonded to Amiga.” Learn more
- Name: NIKKI
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier Shepherd Mix
- Description: “Nikki is sweet but extremely shy. She needs a quiet and experienced, patient and loving adult-only home where she can…” Learn more
- Name: TRINITY
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Rottweiler Hound Mix
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- Name: BENTLY
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Rottweiler
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- Name: LICORICE
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: TAFFY
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Terrier
- Description: “Happy Taffy is as sweet as can be! She will love an active home to lavish her with attention, playtime,…” Learn more
- Name: PRISSY
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Description: “Prissy is a lovely little girl with large sweet eyes. She enjoys being held and needs a quiet and stable…” Learn more
- Name: BELINDA
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: ARIES
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Border Collie
- Description: “Aries is a handsome and active Border Collie who is looking for a new home. He was recently surrendered to…” Learn more
- Name: TIGGER
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: SUGARPAW
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Milo Foundation, 220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Micheal
- Species: Cat
- Location: Furever Animal Rescue, San Pablo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Baby Michael is approximately 4-5 months old and came to us from our local Michaels store, hence his name! Michael…” Learn more
- Name: Tony
- Species: Cat
- Location: Furever Animal Rescue, San Pablo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Tabby
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Tony is the biggest love bug you will ever meet! Poor Tony found himself surrendered to our local shelter when…” Learn more
- Name: Ichigo
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: House Rabbit Society International Headquarters, 148 Broadway, Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit
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- Name: Marigold
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: House Rabbit Society International Headquarters, 148 Broadway, Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
- Description: “Say “hi” to sweet Marigold. Marigold is a small and quiet girl with lots of curiosity. She enjoys taking her…” Learn more
- Name: Kiwi
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: House Rabbit Society International Headquarters, 148 Broadway, Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
- Description: “Kiwi is a sweet and curious bunny! She only has one eye, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit!…” Learn more
- Name: Fred
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: House Rabbit Society International Headquarters, 148 Broadway, Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit
- Description: “Fred is an energetic young bunny who is curious and playful! Fred can give small nips if he’s nervous about…” Learn more
- Name: Cookie
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: House Rabbit Society International Headquarters, 148 Broadway, Richmond, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
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- Name: Yellow
- Species: Dog
- Location: Jellys Place, 2905 San Pablo Dam Rd, San Pablo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
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- Name: Bruce
- Species: Dog
- Location: Jellys Place, 2905 San Pablo Dam Rd, San Pablo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Yellow Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Sweet Bruce was pulled from the contra costa animal shelter, he was found as a stray. He is about 50…” Learn more
- Name: Uno
- Species: Dog
- Location: Jellys Place, 2905 San Pablo Dam Rd, San Pablo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Mal
e, Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier Mix - Learn more
- Name: SABRINA
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Garden Rescue, Pinole, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Sabrina loves toys and being pet. She sometimes growls at her kids, but she will also groom them and wrestle…” Learn more
- Name: DANA
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Garden Rescue, Pinole, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Dana adores her brother, Dante. They are often found playing and snuggling with each other. She is adventurous and affectionate…” Learn more
- Name: DANTE
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Garden Rescue, Pinole, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Dante and his sister, Dana, really adore each other. They are often found together, playing or snuggling. Dante is adventurous,…” Learn more
- Name: LANA
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Garden Rescue, Pinole, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Lana is quiet and shy, and still seeks out attention and affection from her mom, Sabrina. She enjoys playing with…” Learn more
- Name: Hamish and Morag
- Species: Cat
- Location: Home At Last Animal Rescue, PO Box 2261, Berkeley, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Tabby Dilute Tortoiseshell Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Hamish and Morag Age: born September 12, 2020 – Hamish Age: born September 14, 2020 – Morag Sex: Male -…” Learn more
- Name: Ferret
- Species: Cat
- Location: Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “For more information about this animal, including next steps for adoption, please visit www.berkeleyhumane.org” Learn more
- Name: Carmen
- Species: Dog
- Location: Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “For more information about this animal, including next steps for adoption, please visit www.berkeleyhumane.org” Learn more
- Name: Ruby
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Husky
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Ruby is a sweet and friendly girl who will…” Learn more
- Name: Blaire
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Terrier
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Blair, nicknamed Sweetie, is just that, a sweetheart of…” Learn more
- Name: Meg
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Chow Chow Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meg is a sweet and affectionate girl who is…” Learn more
- Name: Chunk of Love
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Bulldog
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet the Chunk of Love! This American Bulldog mix…” Learn more
- Name: Lassie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Pomeranian Mix
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Lassie! Lassie was picked up from a hoarding…” Learn more
- Name: Simba
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of The North Bay, 1121 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Roooar … I mean Hi there! My name is Simba and I am a female Chihuahua puppy. Besides being absolutely…” Learn more
- Name: Takis
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of The North Bay, 1121 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Chihuahua Dachshund Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi friend! My name is Takis and I am an extremely lovable approximately 6-year-old Chiweenie (yes – that is the…” Learn more
- Name: Redford
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of The North Bay, 1121 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Hi, I’m Redford. Obviously, I have rugged good looks, but more than that, I’m a surprisingly awesome cuddle buddy! The…” Learn more
- Name: Rachael
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of The North Bay, 1121 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Hi there! My name is Rachael and I am a Siberian Husky mix about a year old. I am very…” Learn more
- Name: Rocco
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of The North Bay, 1121 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Hello! Allow me to introduce myself – my name is Rocco and I am a Chihuahua puppy. Take a look…” Learn more
- Name: SPLASH
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sf Animal Care And Control, 1200 15th Street (at Harrison), San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Description: “He’s making waves at our shelter and soon he’ll be swimming into your heart! Splash is a delightful young dog…” Learn more
- Name: Lola 8582
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Terrier
- Description: “Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets, and what Lola wants is you (and a comfy bed)! This lovely lady is gentle,…” Learn more
- Name: Morgan 8570
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Poodle
- Description: “Fall in poodle love with Morgan! You’ll be smitten with his good looks and sweet nature. This gentle fluffy fellow…” Learn more
- Name: Putt Putt 8508
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Description: “Putt Putt is a hole in one! This litt
le guy was picked up as a stray, but he is ready…” Learn more
- Name: Tulip 8571
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Poodle
- Description: “Peppy poodle power in the house! Tulip is a busy bee, ready to join the fun and explore by your…” Learn more
- Name: Abba 8576
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Description: “**WAIT LIST – This girl has a lot of admirers already, so we’re afraid potential adopters will need to stand…” Learn more
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