Freehold Adoptable Pets: Meet Rainbow Cleo & More
Looking to add to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Maybe it's time to adopt a pet! Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many facilities in Freehold and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions.
Across New Jersey, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — and many are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for an adorable new family member is at Ney Ney Cat Rescue, where Rainbow Cleo the cat 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.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you're a dog or cat person, there are several great options available. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Isis (companion/pasture pet- FREE)
Name: Isis (companion/pasture pet- FREE)
Species: Horse
Location: Horse Rescue United, Howell, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Standardbred
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "ISIS- 27 year-old 15hh Standardbred mare - companion/pasture pet for adoptionLikely an Amish horse in her past, Isis had..." Learn more
Only Fascination (companion/pasture pet- FREE)
Name: Only Fascination (companion/pasture pet- FREE)
Species: Horse
Location: Horse Rescue United, Howell, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Standardbred
Description: "ONLY FASCINATION- 15 year-old 16hh Standardbred mare - companion/pasture pet for adoptionOnly Fascination was an Amish buggy horse at..." Learn more
Rainbow Cleo
Name: Rainbow Cleo
Species: Cat
Location: Ney Ney Cat Rescue, Howell, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "RAINBOW and CLOE 8 month old sisters. Up to date on vaccinations. Would like to have them adopted together. They..." Learn more
Phoebe Jax
Name: Phoebe Jax
Species: Cat
Location: Ney Ney Cat Rescue, Howell, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "PHOEBE female 2yrs old. Spayed, combo tested and up to date on vaccinations. JAX is my brother and my best..." Learn more
Indigo
Name: Indigo
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Boxer Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "This is Indigo a Male Lab/Boxer Mix who is 7 months old. He is fully vetted utd with shots, dewormed..." Learn more
Litter of 7 Pups!
Name: Litter of 7 Pups!
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Border Collie Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Our rescue has a litter of 7 Lab/Border Collie Mix Pups who are 6-8 weeks old. There utd with shots,..." Learn more
Prince
Name: Prince
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Lhasa Apso Yorkshire Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "This is Prince a 5 year old Lhasa/Yorkie Mix who is utd with shots, heartworm negative and neutered with a..." Learn more
Callie’s Litter of 10
Name: Callie’s Litter of 10
Species: Dog
Location: All 4 The Dogs Rescue, P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Beagle Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Our rescue has a litter of 10 Lab/Beagle Mix Pups who were born first week in January. They will be..." Learn more
Lucky
Name: Lucky
Species: Dog
Location: Pitties And Pals Rescue, PO Box 692 , Jackson , NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Meet Lucky! He is about 6 years old and he is looking for a foster or adopter. He is a..." Learn more
Taco Bell
Name: Taco Bell
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Quiero TACO BELLl!! Taco Bell is an outgoing kitten about 6 MONTHS old. He is a lot of fun to..." Learn more
CLINGY
Name: CLINGY
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "CLINGY is a wonderful kitten! She is curious, playful and super social! She enjoys other cats but especially desires human..." Learn more
ZIMA
Name: ZIMA
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "ZIMA is a sweet and friendly kitten who was recently brought in as a stray. She is a little shy..." Learn more
RAISIN
Name: RAISIN
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "RAISIN arrived at the shelter mid-December and is still pretty shy with her human friends. She is about 1 year..." Learn more
OATMEAL
Name: OATMEAL
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "OATMEAL is a handsome guy about 1 year old and arrived at the shelter in mid-December. He is learning to..." Learn more
ASH
Name: ASH
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "ASH is a beautiful girl about 5 years old. She came to the shelter at the end of November and..." Learn more
TABBY
Name: TABBY
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Meet TABBY! He recently arrived at the shelter as stray. He is a sweet little dude! About 1 year old..." Learn more
PIP
Name: PIP
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Introducing PIP! She is just 4 months old and quite the entertainer! Pip is very social and outgoing! The first..." Learn more
Paprika
Name: Paprika
Species: Cat
Location: Ahs Tinton Falls, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "PAPRIKA is an adorable 3 month old tuxedo kitten. She is social, loves to play and enjoys love and affection!..." Learn more
3 puppies available Blizzard, Storm and frost
Name: 3 puppies available Blizzard, Storm and frost
Species: Dog
Location: Happy Homes Animal Rescue, Old Bridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Border Collie Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "These boys are super cute and friendly they are 12 weeks old and ready to find their forever homes. Previous..." Learn more
Ziggy
Name: Ziggy
Species: Dog
Location: C Dot Ar Dot E Companion Animal Rescue And Education, Old Bridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mountain Cur Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Ziggy is a sweet female mountain cur/shepherd mix. Her DOB is 6/21/20. Ziggy is very playful and loves people. She..." Learn more
Lindsey
Name: Lindsey
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Lionhead
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Lindsey is about 3 months old.She was purchased by her owner a couple of weeks ago, and she is..." Learn more
Lilly Belle
Name: Lilly Belle
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Flemish Giant Lionhead Mix
Description: "Lilly Belle is 10 weeks old.She is dwarf/flemish/lionhead mix.Yeah, what a mixture, huh?She's very cute, very personable...." Learn more
Mortimer
Name: Mortimer
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Lionhead Flemish Giant Mix
Description: "Mortimer is 10 weeks old.He is dwarf/flemish/lionhead mix.Yeah, what a mixture, huh?He's very cute, very personable.$100..." Learn more
Snowball
Name: Snowball
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Dutch
Good With: Kids
Description: "Snowball is about a year old.He was bought for a child, who grew tired of caring for him.Sadly,..." Learn more
Baxter
Name: Baxter
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Flemish Giant Lionhead Mix
Description: "Baxter is 10 weeks old.He is dwarf/flemish/lionhead mix.Yeah, what a mixture, huh?He's very cute, very personable.$100..." Learn more
Funny Bunny
Name: Funny Bunny
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Flemish Giant Lionhead Mix
Description: "Funny Bunny is 10 weeks old.She is dwarf/flemish/lionhead mix.Yeah, what a mixture, huh?She's very cute, very personable...." Learn more
Dolly
Name: Dolly
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Flemish Giant Dwarf Mix
Description: "Dolly is 4 months old.She is dwarf/flemish/lionhead mix.Yeah, what a mixture, huh?She's very cute, very personable.$100..." Learn more
Georgie
Name: Georgie
Species: Dog
Location: Husky House, Matawan, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Adoption PendingMeet Georgie! An adorable Beagle puppy, Georgie will make a wonderful addition to his new family. He is..." Learn more
Tawny
Name: Tawny
Species: Dog
Location: Husky House, Matawan, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky
Good With: Kids
Description: "Meet Tawny! She was attacked by an adult dog in her breeder's home and they brought her to a local..." Learn more
Cain
Name: Cain
Species: Dog
Location: Husky House, Matawan, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky
Description: "Meet Cain! An owner surrender after being hit by a car and suffering from two broken legs, Cain has had..." Learn more
Brave
Name: Brave
Species: Dog
Location: Husky House, Matawan, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky
Description: "Meet Brave! The new boy at Husky House, he was found as a stray in NYC. Please no homes with..." Learn more
Shango
Name: Shango
Species: Dog
Location: Husky House, Matawan, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky
Description: "Meet Shango! New to Husky House, Shango is looking for his loving, forever home. More information to follow. Please no..." Learn more
Blu
Name: Blu
Species: Dog
Location: Husky House, Matawan, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Meet Blu! Rescued from a local shelter, Blu is looking for his loving, forever home. He loves other dogs and..." Learn more
Izzy
Name: Izzy
Species: Cat
Location: Actually Rescuing Cats, Brick, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Sweet and loving. Playful enjoys quiet petting time and playing with his toys. Izzy also loves to spend time with..." Learn more
Dizzy
Name: Dizzy
Species: Cat
Location: Actually Rescuing Cats, Brick, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "The LOVER. Dizzy is a beautiful cat. He is very sweet and loving. He is very playful and loves his..." Learn more
Megan
Name: Megan
Species: Dog
Location: Luv Furever Animal Rescue Eatontown, Eatontown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Description: "Megan is a 12 week old mixed breed pup looking for her forever home" Learn more
Bianca
Name: Bianca
Species: Cat
Location: Tails Of Hope, PO Box 631, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Bianca is a beautiful kitten around 8 months old and as white as snow. She came in with her sister..." Learn more
Sir Reginald
Name: Sir Reginald
Species: Cat
Location: Tails Of Hope, PO Box 631, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Sir Reginald is a handsome boy. He is around 5 months old. Reginald enjoys playing with other cats and toys..." Learn more
Blanche
Name: Blanche
Species: Cat
Location: Tails Of Hope, PO Box 631, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "What a beautiful gal Blanche is. She is around 8 months old and as white as snow. What a sweet..." Learn more
Kathy - Adoption Pending!
Name: Kathy - Adoption Pending!
Species: Dog
Location: Wag On Inn Rescue, P.O. Box 221, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Jack Russell Terrier Rat Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.wagoninn.rescuegroups.orgKathy is a cute terrier mix who..." Learn more
Duke
Name: Duke
Species: Dog
Location: Tails Of Hope, PO Box 631, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Duke is a handsome brindle boy who is around 7 yrs old who is looking for his forever home. He..." Learn more
Holly
Name: Holly
Species: Cat
Location: Tails Of Hope, PO Box 631, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Holly is a gorgeous girl. She is around 6 months old. Holly enjoys playing with other cats and toys too...." Learn more
Diesel
Name: Diesel
Species: Cat
Location: Tails Of Hope, PO Box 631, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Diesel came to the local shelter covered in diesel oil. Thank goodness he is all cleaned up now and ready..." Learn more
Cooper (lab) - Available!
Name: Cooper (lab) - Available!
Species: Dog
Location: Wag On Inn Rescue, P.O. Box 221, Oakhurst, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.wagoninn.rescuegroups.orgCooper is a handsome lab mix who is..." Learn more
POLO
Name: POLO
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.RESCUE RIDGE COURTESY POSTRescue Ridge was asked to..." Learn more
Shadow
Name: Shadow
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Collie
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Shadow is a courtesy post: We only know what..." Learn more
Valentino
Name: Valentino
Species: Cat
Location: Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.My name is Valentino, and this is my..." Learn more
Barley
Name: Barley
Species: Dog
Location: Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.This is a Rescue Ridge Courtesy post: we can..." Learn more
Houdini
Name: Houdini
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Friends In Need Inc, 2101 State Route 35, Hazlet, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Houdini was born mid April 2020.. so he is still a kitten!..He is active and playful and would LOVE..." Learn more
Mittens
Name: Mittens
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Friends In Need Inc, 2101 State Route 35, Hazlet, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Mittens and his brother Houdini were born April 2020 so they are not even a year old yet...Mittens is..." Learn more
Cole
Name: Cole
Species: Cat
Location: Lucky Lives Cat Rescue, Allentown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Cole is a gorgeous long-haired kitten!! He is super sweet and incredibly playful! He does have a sister, Kenna, who..." Learn more
Charlie Girl
Name: Charlie Girl
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue Force, PO Box 418, East Brunswick, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Dilute Calico Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet adorable Charlie Girl! She is very sweet, a little reserved at first, and loves to be pet and spend..." Learn more
Sally
Name: Sally
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Av Dot E Shore Animal Volunteer Enterprise, 1594 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Both Jack and Sally we're adopted out to a..." Learn more
Jack
Name: Jack
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Av Dot E Shore Animal Volunteer Enterprise, 1594 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Both Jack and Sally we're adopted out to a..." Learn more
Snowball
Name: Snowball
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Av Dot E Shore Animal Volunteer Enterprise, 1594 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Snowball was found outside with a colony of feral..." Learn more
This article originally appeared on the Freehold Patch
