Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week At Philadelphia Area Shelters
Do you want to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Perhaps it's the right time to adopt a pet! During the coronavirus pandemic, shelters have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home in Pennsylvania — and many of them are located not too far from you. In the search for your new companion, consider starting at a local shelter like Stray Cat Relief Fund, where Maximus 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 permanent homes.
If you 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 Merlin and Pywacket, 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 content@patch.com.
Merlin and Pywacket
Name: Merlin and Pywacket
Species: Cat
Location: Stray Cat Relief Fund, PO Box 54845, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet this adorable mini house panther kitten duo Merlin & Pywacket! They are social, love people, and will take charge..." Learn more
Amal
Name: Amal
Species: Cat
Location: Stray Cat Relief Fund, PO Box 54845, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "This is Amal! This sweet little guy is very cuddly, gentle and lovable. He was seen on the same S...." Learn more
Dani & Max
Name: Dani & Max
Species: Cat
Location: Stray Cat Relief Fund, PO Box 54845, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Dani and Max are a bonded brother-sister pair born around August 2020, named for the brother and sister in Hocus..." Learn more
Benjamin
Name: Benjamin
Species: Cat
Location: Stray Cat Relief Fund, PO Box 54845, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
Description: "Meet Benjamin! This round boy was found as a stray in South Philadelphia, but you'd never know he was once..." Learn more
Maximus
Name: Maximus
Species: Cat
Location: Stray Cat Relief Fund, PO Box 54845, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Meet Maximus! This sweet boy was living as a stray in North Philadelphia. Maximus somehow found his way into someone's..." Learn more
Bart
Name: Bart
Species: Dog
Location: Paws Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 100 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Meet Bart! Bart is an 8 year old mixed breed dog who weighs around 55 pounds. He is an older..." Learn more
Penn and Teller **Bonded Pair**
Name: Penn and Teller **Bonded Pair**
Species: Cat
Location: Paws Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 100 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Penn and Teller are ready to take the stage at home with you and show you a magic act like..." Learn more
Jackson Pawlock
Name: Jackson Pawlock
Species: Dog
Location: Paws Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 100 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet Jackson Pawlock: a sweet and sensitive young "lap dog" looking for an adult-only home to call his own!This..." Learn more
FRANCINE!
Name: FRANCINE!
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Elderly Love, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "MEET FRANCINE!This 12 year old creamsicle-colored girl was brought to Philly's animal control shelter as a stray in Fall..." Learn more
Scrappy
Name: Scrappy
Species: Cat
Location: Purr Philadelphia Urgent Rescue And Relief, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Meet your best new WFH buddy, Scrappy!"I thought I could escape the cold by climbing into some guy's red..." Learn more
LIBERTY!
Name: LIBERTY!
Species: Dog
Location: City Of Elderly Love, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "MEET LIBERTY!Liberty is a 7+ year old pittie with a very unique story. This poor girl was abandoned at..." Learn more
Ella
Name: Ella
Species: Cat
Location: Purr Philadelphia Urgent Rescue And Relief, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
Description: "Meet Miss Ella!Look at that beautiful long coat and those cute ears. How can you say no to her?..." Learn more
Sebastian
Name: Sebastian
Species: Cat
Location: Green Street Rescue, 2713 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Thank you for your interest in adopting or fostering. Rescuing one cat won't change the world, but it will change..." Learn more
Julia
Name: Julia
Species: Cat
Location: Green Street Rescue, 2713 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Thank you for your interest in adopting or fostering. Rescuing one cat won't change the world, but it will change..." Learn more
Rafi
Name: Rafi
Species: Cat
Location: Green Street Rescue, 2713 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Thank you for your interest in adopting or fostering. Rescuing one cat won't change the world, but it will change..." Learn more
Bean & Pebbles!
Name: Bean & Pebbles!
Species: Cat
Location: Green Street Rescue, 2713 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Thank you for your interest in adopting or fostering. Rescuing one cat won't change the world, but it will change..." Learn more
Boots & Pickles
Name: Boots & Pickles
Species: Cat
Location: Green Street Rescue, 2713 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Thank you for your interest in adopting or fostering. Rescuing one cat won't change the world, but it will change..." Learn more
Beth
Name: Beth
Species: Cat
Location: Charlies Army, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Calico Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "Little Beth is a incredibly active and playful kitten who is independent, bold, and fearless! Luckily, she's also a super..." Learn more
Robin
Name: Robin
Species: Cat
Location: Charlies Army, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Calico Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "This cutie pie is Robin! She's a playful, active, kitten who is a little more reserved when it comes to..." Learn more
Howard
Name: Howard
Species: Cat
Location: Charlies Army, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "This handsome little guy with the cutest grump face is Howard (Howie)! Howie loves other animals and humans alike -..." Learn more
Snoopy
Name: Snoopy
Species: Cat
Location: Charlies Army, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet Snoopy! This cute teenager is adoption ready and looking for his forever home. Snoopy is a super friendly, social,..." Learn more
Charlie King
Name: Charlie King
Species: Cat
Location: Project Meow Of West Philadelphia, c/o Calvary Center for Culture and Community, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Single kittens must be adopted with another cat/kitten or into a home that has a playful cat or dog for..." Learn more
Asher Pentridge
Name: Asher Pentridge
Species: Cat
Location: Project Meow Of West Philadelphia, c/o Calvary Center for Culture and Community, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Single kittens must be adopted with another cat/kitten or into a home that has a playful cat or dog for..." Learn more
Simon
Name: Simon
Species: Cat
Location: Project Meow Of West Philadelphia, c/o Calvary Center for Culture and Community, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
Description: "****COURTESY POST****Single kittens must be adopted with another cat/kitten or into a home that has a playful cat or..." Learn more
KatKat/Mischa
Name: KatKat/Mischa
Species: Cat
Location: Second Chances Rescue Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet KitKat (or Mischa, as she is known to her foster parents)! This incredibly sweet, mild-mannered 10-year-old lady is looking..." Learn more
Gloria
Name: Gloria
Species: Cat
Location: Second Chances Rescue Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Gloria! Gloria & her siblings along with her mother was surrendered to the shelter in September 2020, when they..." Learn more
Blueberry/Greyworm
Name: Blueberry/Greyworm
Species: Cat
Location: Second Chances Rescue Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Blueberry (his foster family calls him Greyworm)! Blueberry/Greyworm was brought to ACCT Philly on or about August 7, 2020,..." Learn more
Tony
Name: Tony
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
KitKat
Name: KitKat
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Ms Kim
Name: Ms Kim
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Tinsel
Name: Tinsel
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Tinsel ACCT-A-82719Intake Type: Stray (abandoned outside shelter in a bag)Sex: FemaleAltered: YesAge: 7Y (estimated)Medical Observation:..." Learn more
Butch
Name: Butch
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Black Labrador Retriever
MooMoo
Name: MooMoo
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "MooMoo +5 ACCT-A-70375Intake Reason: Stray- Public Drop OffMedical Observations: Mom and 5 neonates. Seemingly healthyBehavior Observations: Mom..." Learn more
Groot
Name: Groot
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Description: "Groot ACCT-A-59537Intake: Owner Surrender (Bit the wife)Age: 4YSex: MaleAltered: YesMedical Observation: 1/24 (Vet Check)-- Apparently..." Learn more
Banner
Name: Banner
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Banner ACCT-A-60955Intake Type: (1/26) Owner Surrender - Aggression to animalsSex: MaleAltered: YesAge: 4Y 2MMedical Observation:..." Learn more
Griselda
Name: Griselda
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
Pepper
Name: Pepper
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Quiee
Name: Quiee
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Rocky
Name: Rocky
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Rocky ACCT-A-71911Intake Type: (1/26) Owner Surrender - not enough time; (8/1) StraySex: MaleAltered: YesAge: 1Y 2M..." Learn more
Sor Juana Ines
Name: Sor Juana Ines
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Sor Juana Ines ACCT-A-82366Intake Reason: (1/9) StraySex: FemaleAge: 4Y (estimated)Altered: UnknownMedical Observation:1/9 (Intake Exam)..." Learn more
Princess
Name: Princess
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "1/24 6:36PMFoster: Alysabeth SantosPick up Date & Time (or pending transport): 1/26 at 12PMChecked In : yes..." Learn more
South
Name: South
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Loki
Name: Loki
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Loki ACCT-A-82851Intake Type: Owner SurrenderSex: MaleAltered: YesAge: 2Y 1MMedical Observation: Fully VaccinatedBehavior Observation:(1/25)..." Learn more
Gabanna
Name: Gabanna
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Logan
Name: Logan
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Odyssey
Name: Odyssey
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Odyssey ACCT-A-82677Intake Type: Stray (APO Pickup)Sex: MaleAge: Senior Altered: No*FIV+*** $80 in Pledges for the..." Learn more
Ace
Name: Ace
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Ace ACCT-A-82311Intake: Owner/Guardian Surrender (Aggression to Animals)Age: 9MSex: MaleAltered: NoMedical Observation:1/21 (Vet Check) --The..." Learn more
Shyann
Name: Shyann
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: "Shyann ACCT-A-82843Intake Reason: Found stray with another dogSex: FemaleAge: 3 yearsAltered: NoMedical: Fully vaccinated. No..." Learn more
Candy Girl
Name: Candy Girl
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Candy Girl ACCT-A-83195Intake Type: Stray - APO PickupSex: FemaleAltered: NoAge: ~2YMedical Observation:1/25 (Per Vet Staff)-..." Learn more
Meeko
Name: Meeko
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Meeko ACCT-A-79109Bio: Hello, my name is Meeko and I am just over a year old. I have the most..." Learn more
Miguel
Name: Miguel
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Miguel ACCT-A-82590Intake Reason: StraySex: Male Age: 2 1/2YAltered: Yes*FIV+*Medical Observation: 1/26 (Vet Check)-- Adult male..." Learn more
Buster
Name: Buster
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: "Buster ACCT-A-79737Intake Type: (1/21/21) Returned (Aggression towards smaller animals)(12/28/20) Adopted(12/17/20) Return ( Buster and resident cat do..." Learn more
Doby
Name: Doby
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: "Doby ACCT-A-82826Intake Reason: StraySex: FemaleAge: 4YAltered: NoPersonality: Doby is an adorable pocket sized girl who's..." Learn more
Bro
Name: Bro
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: "Bro ACCT-A-81665Intake Type: Return (1/06), Stray (12/28)Sex: MaleAge: 1Y (estimated)Altered: yes**VIDEOS**Bro knows sit ---https://youtu.be/rWBiUo1lrHA..." Learn more
Nino
Name: Nino
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Care And Control Team Of Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: "Nino ACCT-A-79871Intake Reason: Owner Surrender (Bite Incident)Sex: MaleAge: 4 yearsAltered: NoMeet Nino! This timid boy..." Learn more
This article originally appeared on the Philadelphia Patch
