Do you want to add a new member to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home across Connecticut — and many are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for an adorable new fur child is at Final Victory Animal Rescue, where Missy 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 in permanent homes.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, meet Zeb, a Shepherd mix up for adoption. 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: Zeb
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd Husky Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Zeb is the sweetest of all dogs!!! Zeb and his three long-time house mates were surrendered by their family to…” Learn more
- Name: Bones
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Husky
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Bones is the sweetest of bois!!! Bones and his four long-time house mates were surrendered by their family to a…” Learn more
- Name: Missy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Missy is the sweetest of ladies!!! Missy and her three long-time house mates were surrendered by their family to a…” Learn more
- Name: Morty
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Plott Hound
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “You guysssss! Morty is slap amazing! This 63lb, 1yo boy is the new “It” dog at our sanctuary. Everyone wants…” Learn more
- Name: Jasper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Jasper is a true let-the-good-times-roll kind of guy! Jasper and his four long-time house mates were surrendered by their family…” Learn more
- Name: Delilah
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Bully Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Delilah is a 3 month old delightful puppy. She came to us after being dumped on a dirt road. This…” Learn more
- Name: Dante
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Bully Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Dante is a 3 month old delightful puppy. He came to us after being dumped on a dirt road. This…” Learn more
- Name: Coal
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Our boy Coal has been a wonderful and rewarding project for his foster. He came to her hiding and terrified….”
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- Name: Drucker
- Species: Dog
- Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Bully Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Drucker is a 3 month old delightful puppy. He came to us after being dumped on a dirt road. This…” Learn more
- Name: Adella
- Species: Dog
- Location: Smiling Dog Farms, Sandy Hook, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Adella is stunningly beautiful, a true looker, her gorgeous coloring and markings will invoke conversation everywhere she goes! Not only…” Learn more
- Name: COURTESY POST FOR WASA. CHILI IS NOT AT WESTPORT ANIMAL CONTROL: Chili
- Species: Dog
- Location: Westport Animal Control, 50 Jesup Road, Westport, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pomeranian
- Description: “Chili is not at Westport Animal Control. He is a WASA foster. For additional information about him, please contact WASA…” Learn more
- Name: Ava and Sampson- no more applications at this time
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cocos Animal Rescue Efforts Of Seymour, 115 Silvermine Road, Seymour, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Ava was from a feral colony. She seemed more friendly than the others so we decided to help her get…” Learn more
- Name: Sampson and Ava- no more applications at this time
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cocos Animal Rescue Efforts Of Seymour, 115 Silvermine Road, Seymour, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Sampson and his mom and sibling were living in a water drain of a retaining wall. Winter was coming so…” Learn more
- Name: Hoss
- Species: Dog
- Location: Tlc Sweet Souls Rescue, Newtown, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Puggle
- Description: “Here’s a happy boy! Hoss is a 10 year old Puggle, but don’t tell him he’s a senior! He is…” Learn more
- Name: Athena
- Species: Dog
- Location: Tlc Sweet Souls Rescue, Newtown, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Puggle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Beautiful Athena is a 4 month old Hound mix. She weighs about 28 pounds and will be over 50 pounds…” Learn more
- Name: Zelda
- Species: Dog
- Location: Tlc Sweet Souls Rescue, Newtown, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Zelda is a tri-pod black lab mix. We don’t know if she was born with a malformed leg or if…” Learn more
- Name: Cindy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sweet Adoptables, Westport, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “When Cindy came to us from a kill shelter in South Carolina, it was clear to us she had been…” Learn more
- Name: Nyla
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Nyla is a sweetheart 13 week old pittie lab mix ready for her furever home. She has a mellow disposition…” Learn more
- Name: Jinora
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Meet Jinora, newly available for adoption. This exceptionally sweet girl was found as a stray in South Carolina along with…” Learn more
- Name: Lumley
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier Dalmatian Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “There is so much to love about this boy. Meet 2 year old Lumely who is ready to find his…” Learn more
- Name: Lucky Boomerang
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Boom! Boom! Boom! Earthquake!! Oh, wait. That’s just me! Ya see- when I’m happy my whole body shakes from tip…” Learn more
- Name: Shay
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underhound Railroad, Woodbridge, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Get ready to fall in love! Shay is a fun and sweet 14 week-old, 17 pound pittie lab mix ready…” Learn more
- Name: Sofie CALM CUDDLY SWEET GENTLE
- Species: Cat
- Location: 2nd Chance Animal Rescue Of Ct, Bethel, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Sofie is a 5 month old sweet and gentle girl. She was adopted out to a lovely home but sadly…” Learn more
- Name: Sugar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle
- Description: “Sugar is as sweet as her name! She is a 6-year-old beagle mix and weighs 31 lbs. Sugar loves attention…” Learn more
- Name: Jango
- Species: Dog
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “This little fella is named Jango. He weighs just 15 lbs and we think is a terrier mix but may…” Learn more
- Name: Quinn
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Quinn! He is an adorable 2 year old white and black male that was rescued from a colony in…” Learn more
- Name: Brad Kitt
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Description: “This is the one and only Brad Kitt! He is a 3 year old orange Tabby that came to us…” Learn more
- Name: Tommy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Say hello to Tommy! This 4-month-old kitten was brought to us by a Good Samaritan and he’s as cute as…” Learn more
- Name: Toast
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This adorable boy Toast! He is an 8 month old male that came to us on a transport from another…” Learn more
- Name: Cooper
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Say hello to Cooper! This wonderful 1 year old boy came on transport from another rescue and is ready to…” Learn more
- Name: Biscuit
- Species: Cat
- Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This adorable boy Biscuit! He is an 8 month old male that came to us on a transport from another…” Learn more
- Name: Marcie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tennessee Treeing Brindle
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Marcie is a shy 1.5 year old cur mix. While timid, she’s still very sweet and longs for your attention….” Learn more
- Name: Sunny & Stacy – Read Our Bio Below!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “* * * READ MY BIO! * * * *** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST…” Learn more
- Name: Baron
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Baron is a super cute one year old Boxer/Pit bull mix who is looking for his brand new start. We…” Learn more
- Name: Loretta
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
- Description: “This Southern Belle is Loretta! She’s a 4 year old hound mix who’s looking for a family to share good…” Learn more
- Name: Tank
- Species: Dog
- Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Tank is a very handsome 1-2 year old pit bull terrier mix who is looking for a family to dote…” Learn more
- Name: Lincoln
- Species: Dog
- Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more
- Name: Lyam
- Species: Dog
- Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Schnauzer
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care…” Learn more
- Name: #487 ChiChi
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Friends Of The New Haven Animal Shelter, 81 Fournier St., New Haven, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair- Description: “10-year-old Chi Chi. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS PET, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected]. All of our cats…” Learn more
- Name: Toshi
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Greater New Haven Cat Project Inc, P.O. Box 1432, New Haven, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “I am Toshi, hear me roar! (Okay, I don’t really roar, but I sure do like to talk.) I’m a…” Learn more
- Name: Ambrose
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “He has a video! If you like big cats, Ambrose is your guy. He loves to lounge in the sun…” Learn more
- Name: Giselle
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Giselle is 2 1/2 years old and has been in our rescue’s care since she was only a few months…” Learn more
- Name: Ziggy
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Ziggy has been waiting 654 days to have a home of her own. Ziggy is a little over 3 1/2…” Learn more
- Name: Douku
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Douku is a little over 2 1/2 years old, he came into our care when he was just a few…” Learn more
- Name: Lester
- Species: Pot Bellied
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pot Bellied
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Little baby Lester was dumped off along with his siblings. He was covered in ticks and was very uncomfortable! His…” Learn more
- Name: Jill
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Jill ~ My name is Jill and I am a Terrier mix from South Carolina. I weigh roughly 40lbs….” Learn more
- Name: Karma
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Karma ~ My name is Karma and I am a Terrier mix from South Carolina. I weigh roughly 38…” Learn more
- Name: Oliver
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Oliver! Oliver is a super sweet little guy from South Carolina. He and his siblings came up to CT…” Learn more
- Name: Valentino
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Valentino! Valentino is a super sweet little guy from South Carolina. He and his siblings came up to CT…” Learn more
- Name: Tang
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Meet Tang! Tang is a super sweet kitten who made her way into a shelter in South Carolina. Tang is…” Learn more
- Name: Benjamin
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Pups Pizzazz, Southbury, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Border Collie Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Benjamin and Grant ~ Our names are Benjamin and Grant. We are Border Collie/Lab mixes from South Carolina. We…” Learn more
- Name: Lizzy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Lizzy is a beautiful 4 month old tabby girl ready for her forever home. She is a sweet girl who…” Learn more
- Name: Tinsel
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Beautiful Tinsel… she has whiskers for miles….a sweet girl approximately 4-6 years old; she’s loving, purry, loves pets and enjoys…” Learn more
- Name: Kelly
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “I have an Adoption Pending and will be going home soon. But I hope you will consider one of our…” Learn more
- Name: Sydney
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever
- Description: “I have an Adoption Pending and will be going home soon. But I hope you will consider one of our…” Learn more
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