Looking to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in New Jersey — and many of them are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new companion is at Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, where Skylar 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 appropriate homes.
Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a cat person, meet Mimi, 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.
Mimi
Name: Mimi
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Gray Secondary Color: White Weight: 6lbs Age: 3yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more
NY Stanley Avail Dec 26
Name: NY Stanley Avail Dec 26
Species: Dog
Location: Pawsafe Animal Rescue Inc Ny, 311 NY-292, Patterson, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier Shepherd Mix
Description: "Meet me in Patterson, NY by appointment only.Stanley and Stewie Girl are sweet pups looking to join and active..." Learn more
Skylar
Name: Skylar
Species: Dog
Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Beagle Mix
Description: "SKYLAR: 18 months, 34lbs, Lab/Beagle Mix, Neutered Male, Higher Active Skylar is way tooo cute for his own good. He..." Learn more
Reggie
Name: Reggie
Species: Dog
Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shar-Pei Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: "REGGIE: 2 years old, 59lbs (as of 12/15), Shar Pei/Lab Mix, Neutered Male, Medium to Higher ActiveOh boy Reggie..." Learn more
Amiable Holly
Name: Amiable Holly
Species: Cat
Location: Brooklyn Animal Action, Brooklyn, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Amiable Holly is a huggable little tabby with a calm and gentle nature. She is a purr machine who loves..." Learn more
Leo
Name: Leo
Species: Cat
Location: 2nd Chance Animal Rescue Of Ct, Bethel, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Tiger Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Leo is a 12 week old kitten who is fun, friendly and cuddly. His foster mom loves him to pieces!..." Learn more
Sapphire
Name: Sapphire
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Brooklyn, 2336 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "What my friends at ACC say about me:I lived with children in my previous home.I have medical needs..." Learn more
Snow
Name: Snow
Species: Cat
Location: Felines For Adoption Cat Rescue, Mahwah, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Turkish Van Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids
Description: "Snow was surrendered to a NYC shelter 7 days before Christmas 2020 due to a person in the family with..." Learn more
Hassan & Cordelia
Name: Hassan & Cordelia
Species: Cat
Location: Felines For Adoption Cat Rescue, Mahwah, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Turkish Angora Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "These two beautiful kitties are traveling from the Middle East to find a home here in the USA. They are..." Learn more
Tessi
Name: Tessi
Species: Cat
Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Double Adoption with Franny, #BF3274. When Tessi and Franny arrived as kittens, our team determined they would benefit from a..." Learn more
Franny
Name: Franny
Species: Cat
Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Double Adoption with Tessi, #BF3275. When Franny and Tessi arrived as kittens, our team determined they would benefit from a..." Learn more
Salina
Name: Salina
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Society Of Port Jervis Deerpark Inc, 202 Route 209, Port Jervis, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Chips
Name: Chips
Species: Dog
Location: Proud Rescuers Of Pr, Huntington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Chips is an absolutely stunning puppy with a sweet, happy and gentle personality. He loves to cuddle and give hugs...." Learn more
Nilla
Name: Nilla
Species: Dog
Location: Proud Rescuers Of Pr, Huntington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Nilla is an extremely sweet and loving puppy! As any puppy, she's fun, active and playful. She'll need many structured..." Learn more
Ritz
Name: Ritz
Species: Dog
Location: Proud Rescuers Of Pr, Huntington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Ritz is not only handsome, he's a sweetheart!! He's happy and active, loves attention and is very sweet. As with..." Learn more
Katrina
Name: Katrina
Species: Dog
Location: Husky House, Matawan, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky
Description: "Meet Katrina! Rescued from a puppy mill, Katrina is looking for her loving forever home. She's very friendly and gets..." Learn more
Mr Chubbs
Name: Mr Chubbs
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Friends In Need Inc, 2101 State Route 35, Hazlet, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Mr Chubbs is about 1 year old...he is a calm laid back guy who will need a little time to..." Learn more
Sissy
Name: Sissy
Species: Dog
Location: Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, PO Box 170289, Ozone Park, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Sissy is a cur mix who is 5 years old. Super sweet and friendly. Good with dogs but no dominant..." Learn more
Snowy
Name: Snowy
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Shorthair
Description: "Snowy is an owner surrender that is very friendly." Learn more
Chedda
Name: Chedda
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: "Chedda is a friendly kitty now located at the Verona Petco." Learn more
Mr. Magoo
Name: Mr. Magoo
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: "Mr. Magoo is a friendly kitty now located at the Verona Petco." Learn more
Mulan
Name: Mulan
Species: Dog
Location: Your New Best Friend Dog Rescue, Hazlet, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Moulan is a 3 month old black lab puppy. She is dog and kid friendly. Playful, cute little girl.Please..." Learn more
Lennon
Name: Lennon
Species: Dog
Location: Spca Of Westchester, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound Shepherd Mix
Description: "Due to Covid-19 the SPCA is allowing adoptions by appointment only. If you’d like to discuss an animal and/or set..." Learn more
Rosie (Yellow Litter)
Name: Rosie (Yellow Litter)
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, Brewster, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NOT message the rescue asking if this puppy is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Emmie (Yellow Litter)
Name: Emmie (Yellow Litter)
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, Brewster, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NOT message the rescue asking if this puppy is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Annie (Yellow Litter)
Name: Annie (Yellow Litter)
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, Brewster, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NOT message the rescue asking if this puppy is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Roxy (AL)
Name: Roxy (AL)
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Roxy (AL) is a female Beagle/Labrador Retriever mix. Or..." Learn more
Penny
Name: Penny
Species: Dog
Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Dachshund
Description: "Meet Penny, an adorable 4-month-old pup looking for her forever home. She weighs 13 lbs and may have some dachshund..." Learn more
Twinkle
Name: Twinkle
Species: Dog
Location: Proud Rescuers Of Pr, Huntington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Twinkle is a little ball of fun and playfulness! She has a huge heart, lots of personality and is such..." Learn more
Cheez
Name: Cheez
Species: Dog
Location: Proud Rescuers Of Pr, Huntington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Cheez is super loving, happy and sweet. She's a typical puppy; loving, fun, active and playful! She's an amazing puppy..." Learn more
Cameo
Name: Cameo
Species: Dog
Location: Proud Rescuers Of Pr, Huntington, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Cameo is a beautiful and sweet girl. She's 3 months old and just about 13 pounds. Cameo is a typical..." Learn more
Lucero
Name: Lucero
Species: Dog
Location: Stray From The Heart, P.O. Box 11, New York, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Silky Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Mix
Description: "PLEASE READ: Lucero would do best in an adult home. She's living in foster with a sweet, small boy dog..." Learn more
Remi (AL)
Name: Remi (AL)
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Remi (AL) is a male Beagle/Labrador Retriever mix...." Learn more
A.C.
Name: A.C.
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 7.2375lbs Age: 2yrs 6mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Parker
Name: Parker
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Grey Tabby Weight: 2.5375lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Shek
Name: Shek
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 3.375lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Duke (GA)
Name: Duke (GA)
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Great Dane
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Duke (GA) is a Great Dane mix rescued in..." Learn more
Snoopy
Name: Snoopy
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mini Rex
Description: "Hi everyone my name is Snoopy and I was one of group of rabbits rescued from a hoarding situation. I..." Learn more
Bashful
Name: Bashful
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mini Rex
Description: "Hi everyone my name is Bashful and I was recently rescued with several other rabbits from a hoarding situation. I..." Learn more
Rory
Name: Rory
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Tabby Weight: 6.5875lbs Age: 0yrs 6mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Stash
Name: Stash
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Age: 0yrs 4mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Ted
Name: Ted
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 5.125lbs Age: 3yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Misty
Name: Misty
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Tabby Weight: 3.375lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Happy
Name: Happy
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mini Rex
Description: "Hi everyone my name is Happy and I was recently rescued along with several other buns needing help from a..." Learn more
Bogart
Name: Bogart
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 5.4375lbs Age: 0yrs 4mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Bessie
Name: Bessie
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 4.6lbs Age: 0yrs 4mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Sunny
Name: Sunny
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Grey Tabby Secondary Color: White Weight: 4.25lbs Age: 0yrs 4mths 2wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Hutch
Name: Hutch
Species: Cat
Location: Hudson Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Poughkeepsie, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Orange Tabby Weight: 5.4375lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 4wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Chuck
Name: Chuck
Species: Dog
Location: Community Cats Inc, 402 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labradoodle
Good With: Dogs
Description: "This a chuck a 1-2 yr old 55 lb red lab mix. He is very strong but a loving happy..." Learn more
Bailey
Name: Bailey
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Hi! I'm a Spirit CatAbout Spirit CatsSpirit Cats are very shy with people. They live in your home,..." Learn more
Laszlo
Name: Laszlo
Species: Dog
Location: Joyrides Rescue, Jersey City, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Picture yourself in a boat on a riverWith tangerine trees and marmalade skiesSomebody calls you, you answer quite..." Learn more
Colin - NYC
Name: Colin - NYC
Species: Dog
Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, New York, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Shepherd
Description: "Colin is a playful little guy who is already working on his basic commands. He is full of energy and..." Learn more
Theo FL Sheppiex
Name: Theo FL Sheppiex
Species: Dog
Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Hound Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Handsome Shep mixed with....Dobie? Hound? Who cares? He's wonderful, full of life and a very good boy. Theo is our..." Learn more
Bandita
Name: Bandita
Species: Cat
Location: Plainfield Area Humane Society, Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Hey, there - I’m Bandita! I’m a 4 month old black female who is a giant furball of rambunctious energy..." Learn more
Handsome
Name: Handsome
Species: Cat
Location: Plainfield Area Humane Society, Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Hi, I’m Handsome -- can't you tell ;)! I’m a 1 year old brown tabby with white socks and an..." Learn more
This article originally appeared on the Mahwah Patch
