Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to place pets with families.
Across Virginia, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many are located in your area. In the search for a new fur child, consider beginning at a local animal shelter like 4paws Rescue Team, where Biden 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 in appropriate homes.
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 Blitzen, a Domestic Medium 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
- Name: Donna
- 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: “Donna is the best of both worlds! Loving both cuddles and to play, she’s looking for a home that appreciates…” 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, Beagle
- 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: Sammy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Awol Mutts, Falls Church, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Sammy 11 months Catahoula Lab mix Very friendly. Good with kids and other dogs. Neutered current on vaccinations Microchipped on…” 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Jack
- Species: Dog
- Location: Save Our Herders Outreach, McLean, VA
- 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: Bobby
- Species: Dog
- Location: Korean K9 Rescue, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Bobby was known as a devoted mother of her three pups that were sent to NYC, to our partner group,…” Learn more
- Name: Danji
- Species: Dog
- Location: Korean K9 Rescue, Fairfax, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Terrier Schnauzer Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Danji is a female terrier/ schnauzer mix who is estimated to be about two year old. She is about 10…” Learn more
- 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: Apollo
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Little Black Dog Rescue Group, Annandale, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Our very own moon man, Apollo, is a strong, confident, and well-mannered 2-year-old Staffordshire terrier mix. He loves playing with…” Learn more
- Name: Pixie
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Little Black Dog Rescue Group, Annandale, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Pixie is a sweetheart who loves pats and will wag her tail any chance she can. She also loves nap…” Learn more
- Name: Reed
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Little Black Dog Rescue Group, Annandale, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Reed is a sweet, snuggly, and smart young Labrador retriever mix pup. He is house-trained and great with dogs of…” Learn more
- Name: Sydney’s Vivaldi
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 222801, Chantilly, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “This litter of six were given up by their owners.Accuracy is not guaranteed; however, information provided is accurate to the…” 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 are interested in adopting Annie, please email [email protected] Sweet? Check! Smart? Check! Sassy? Check! Beautiful? Check! Annie has…” Learn more
- Name: Feebie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lost Dog And Cat Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 223953, Arlington, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, English Bulldog
- Description: “Feebie will be attending our Virtual Adoption Event on Sunday February 7th, hosted by A Dog’s Day Out. For more…” Learn more
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