Harlem Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Benjamin, Bazell, Kitty & More

Want to add to your family and give back to the Harlem community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.

In the search for a new friend, consider checking out a local adoption center like Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, where Goldie 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 Benjamin, 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.

Benjamin

• Name: Benjamin

• Species: Cat

• Location: Nyc Animal Rescue Girls Nycarg, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "Benjamin is a 5 month old cutie pie! He's very playful and energetic and needs to be adopted with another..." Learn more

Bazell

• Name: Bazell

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Hi, my name is Bazell and I'm a pretty tortoiseshell kitty. I havelittle experience with people and I can..." Learn more

Kitty

• Name: Kitty

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Kitty's Foster WritesKitty is a young and shy cat. She prefers her own company andspace, but will occasionally..." Learn more

Galaxy

• Name: Galaxy

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Her foster writes: Galaxy is the most beautiful kitty! She is small and has long gorgeously colored fur. She is..." Learn more

Goldie

• Name: Goldie

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Goldie came right to me for pets and head rubs the moment he came out of his carrier and that's..." Learn more

Baby

• Name: Baby

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Primary Color: Calico Weight: 15.3lbs Age: 8yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Kizzy

• Name: Kizzy

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Kizzy's first foster writes: Kizzy is a sweet, low-maintenance cat. Her favorite thing is to be in the same room..." Learn more

Sasha

• Name: Sasha

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Primary Color: Calico Weight: 10.5lbs Age: 8yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Connie

• Name: Connie

• Species: Rabbit

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit

• Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 3.5lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 2wks" Learn more

Lince

• Name: Lince

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "I have lived with dogs.I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me..." Learn more

Lily Pad

• Name: Lily Pad

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "What my friends at ACC say about me:My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know..." Learn more

Zoey

• Name: Zoey

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "The Foster Writes:Zoey is a beautiful silvery gray cat that has fur that looks andfeels like velvet. She..." Learn more

Tazzy

• Name: Tazzy

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Primary Color: Tabby Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.9lbs Age: 3yrs 4mths 2wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pitu

• Name: Pitu

• 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: "I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.A volunteer writes: I did not..." Learn more

Storm

• Name: Storm

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Primary Color: Calico Weight: 8lbs Age: 4yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Dylan

• Name: Dylan

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "A staff member writes: Dylan - I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and..." Learn more

Big Baby

• Name: Big Baby

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, 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

Cameron

• Name: Cameron

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "A staff member writes: Cameron - I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and..." Learn more

Cruz

• Name: Cruz

• Species: Cat

• Location: Animal Care Centers Of Nyc Manhattan, 326 East 110 Street, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Primary Color: Unknown (update later) Weight: 11.2lbs Age: 13yrs 0mths 2wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Ashley

• Name: Ashley

• Species: Cat

• Location: Harlem Cats, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Cats

• Description: "Does your cat need a buddy? Especially a very playful and lively one? If so, Ashley would like to introduce..." Learn more

HONEY

• Name: HONEY

• Species: Cat

• Location: Paul The Cat Guy Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Tabby Mix

• Description: "* HONEY IS POSITIVE FOR FELV* MUST BE ONLY CAT IN HOMEHis estimated date of birth is 1/1/19..." Learn more

ROCKET

• Name: ROCKET

• Species: Cat

• Location: Paul The Cat Guy Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix

• Good With: Cats

• Description: "*MUST GO TO A HOME WITH ANOTHER YOUNG PLAYFUL CAT UNDER THE AGE OF 3 YEARS OLD*His estimated date..." Learn more

ARIEL

• Name: ARIEL

• Species: Cat

• Location: Paul The Cat Guy Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix

• Description: "Her estimated date of birth is 11/24/19Medical history:• spayed• up to date on age appropriate vaccines•..." Learn more

Sesame - your little sidekick

• Name: Sesame - your little sidekick

• Species: Cat

• Location: Hopewell Rescue, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Sesame is your kooky little sidekick, following you around and sometimes asking for treats with a meow. He loves treats!!..." Learn more

Raisin - Laid back teddy bear

• Name: Raisin - Laid back teddy bear

• Species: Cat

• Location: Hopewell Rescue, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Laid back teddy bear Raisin (with a PhD in clicker training)Raisin is a soft teddy bear. And he's still..." Learn more

Jill

• Name: Jill

• Species: Dog

• Location: Angels For Animals Network, Cliffside Park, NJ

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Husky Mix

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "Jill is a one year-old Shepherd/Husky mix rescued from Puerto Rico. Although a bit shy at first, she is a..." Learn more

P.J.

• Name: P.J.

• Species: Dog

• Location: Angels For Animals Network, Cliffside Park, NJ

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua

• Good With: Dogs and cats

• Description: "P.J. is an eight to ten year-old Long-haired Chihuahua mix rescued from Puerto Rico. If interested in adopting, you must..." Learn more

Socks

• Name: Socks

• Species: Dog

• Location: Angels For Animals Network, Cliffside Park, NJ

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound Terrier Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Socks is a five month-old Hound/Terrier mix rescued from Georgia. She is a sweet and well-mannered young lady. If interested..." Learn more

Pepe

• Name: Pepe

• Species: Dog

• Location: Angels For Animals Network, Cliffside Park, NJ

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Spaniel

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "Pepe is a four year-old Spaniel mix rescued from Puerto Rico. Best in an adult-only household, he would make for..." Learn more

Fred

• Name: Fred

• Species: Dog

• Location: Angels For Animals Network, Cliffside Park, NJ

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Corgi

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Fred is a four month-old Corgi mix rescued from North Carolina. If interested in adopting, you must attend one of..." Learn more

Stefanie FL Tabby Baby

• Name: Stefanie FL Tabby Baby

• Species: Cat

• Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "What's better than a tabby kitten? TWO tabby kittens! Ozzie was found ababndoned on the street in a carrier on..." Learn more

Liv and Dali` Tabby Twins

• Name: Liv and Dali` Tabby Twins

• Species: Cat

• Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

• Good With: Dogs and cats

• Description: "These 2 3m Floridians just arrived to us but are all ready and willing to go to their new home..." Learn more

Tiger & White Twin Baby Girls

• Name: Tiger & White Twin Baby Girls

• Species: Cat

• Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Dogs and cats

• Description: "Well these 2 little Floridians are almost identical unless you have twin experience--check out the face markings! There is your..." Learn more

Mousy Mouse FL Tux Baby

• Name: Mousy Mouse FL Tux Baby

• Species: Cat

• Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "Nothing Mousy about Mousy Mouse! Mousy Mouse is a 3m Tux Baby newly arrived to us from FL! Living it..." Learn more

Ozzie NYC Tabby Baby

• Name: Ozzie NYC Tabby Baby

• Species: Cat

• Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Dogs and cats

• Description: "So in response to a question we are frequently asked: why do rescuers hate people and love animals and their..." Learn more

Foxy Priscilla

• Name: Foxy Priscilla

• Species: Dog

• Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "2yr 10lbs Foxy Priscilla will be here from Puerto Rico Jan19thFacebook: Zani's Furry Friends ZFF (weekly adoption event info..." Learn more

Maple

• Name: Maple

• Species: Dog

• Location: Zanis Furry Friends Zff Inc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Perfect 2yr 37lbs Maple from South CarolinaFacebook: Zani's Furry Friends ZFF (weekly adoption event info posted there)Twitter: zanisff..." Learn more

Rusty (TX)

• Name: Rusty (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Rusty (TX) is a male Blue Heeler mix rescued..." Learn more

Brody (SC)

• Name: Brody (SC)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Bloodhound

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Brody is a male Bloodhound mix rescued in South..." Learn more

Callie (PA)

• Name: Callie (PA)

• Species: Cat

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Calico

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Callie is female Calico cat, either lost or dumped..." Learn more

Millie (TX)

• Name: Millie (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Millie (TX) is a female Blue Heeler mix rescued..." Learn more

Dolly (TX)

• Name: Dolly (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Dolly (TX) is a female Blue Heeler mix rescued..." Learn more

Toby (TX)

• Name: Toby (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Toby (TX) is a male Blue Heeler mix rescued..." Learn more

Roxie (TX)

• Name: Roxie (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Roxie (TX) is a female Blue Heeler mix rescued..." Learn more

Daisy (TX)

• Name: Daisy (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Daisy (TX) is a female Blue Heeler mix rescued..." Learn more

Farlo

• Name: Farlo

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Farlo is a 50-pound male mixed breed (likely a..." Learn more

Foxy (TX)

• Name: Foxy (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Shepherd

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Foxy (TX) is a female Shepherd mix rescued in..." Learn more

Skylar (SC)

• Name: Skylar (SC)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Skylar (SC) is a female Labrador Retriever mix rescued..." Learn more

Lulu (SC)

• Name: Lulu (SC)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Lulu (SC) is a female Pit Bull Terrier mix..." Learn more

Neo (NC)

• Name: Neo (NC)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Neo (NC) is a male Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier..." Learn more

Faith (NC)

• Name: Faith (NC)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Faith (NC) is a female Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull..." Learn more

Bogie (GA)

• Name: Bogie (GA)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd Hound Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Bogie (GA) is a neutered male Shepherd/Hound mix rescued..." Learn more

Bacall (GA)

• Name: Bacall (GA)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Bacall (GA) is a spayed female Labrador Retriever..." Learn more

Mason (SC)

• Name: Mason (SC)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Mason (SC) is a male Pit Bull Terrier mix..." Learn more

Dakota (TX)

• Name: Dakota (TX)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescue Dogs Rock Nyc, New York, NY

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Husky

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Dakota (TX) is a male Husky mix rescued in..." Learn more

This article originally appeared on the Harlem Patch