Hoboken Adoptable Pets: Meet Poppy & More

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Do you want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters in and around Hoboken are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.

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 start the search for an adorable new friend is at Final Hope Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, where Poppy the cat is waiting patiently, or another local facility. 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.

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. 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.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Gabby (female) & Georgie (male)

  • Name: Gabby (female) & Georgie (male)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Companion Animal Placement, PO Box 3365, Hoboken, NJ

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "An adorable, outgoing kittens looking for a loving family and safe home. Gabby and Georgie are siblings and have been..." Learn more

Meeko (male) & Suzi (female)

  • Name: Meeko (male) & Suzi (female)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Companion Animal Placement, PO Box 3365, Hoboken, NJ

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meeko & Suzi are a bonded pair. Merlo is about 8; Suzi maybe 5. Their owner suddenly died. She was..." Learn more

Poppy

  • Name: Poppy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Final Hope Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, 6 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ

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

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Magnolia

  • Name: Magnolia

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Final Hope Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, 6 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ

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

  • Learn more

Bentley & Hondo - Dynamic Duo!

  • Name: Bentley & Hondo - Dynamic Duo!

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Mr Bones And Co, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed American Bully Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Bentley, age 5, and Hondo, age 2, are a bonded pair whose NC owner sadly had to relinquish them to..." Learn more

Lady

  • Name: Lady

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Mr Bones And Co, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Our first #OneLuckyPup case of 2021 is sweet LADY, whom we rescued from our friends at @abacoshelter in the Bahamas,..." Learn more

HONDO & BENTLEY - Adorable Odd Couple!

  • Name: HONDO & BENTLEY - Adorable Odd Couple!

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Mr Bones And Co, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Pomeranian Mixed Breed Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Bentley, age 5, and Hondo, age 2, are a bonded pair whose NC owner sadly had to relinquish them to..." Learn more

Carly

  • Name: Carly

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Just look at these ears! Carly is a 5 months old, 16 pound, female, Labrador Mix. Carly is the curious,..." Learn more

Kinni

  • Name: Kinni

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Lighthouse Rescue, PO Box 30349, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Shih Tzu

  • Description: "Meet Kinni! She is a 11 year old, 10 pound, female, Shih Tzu Mix. This little lady is very special…..." Learn more

Louie

  • Name: Louie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Jersey City, NJ

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Louie! He is approx. 5 months old and very handsome. Louie loves other cats and is highly recommend to..." Learn more

Sirius

  • Name: Sirius

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Jersey City, NJ

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Sirius! He is approximately 5 years old and ready for his forever family. Sirius is calm, independent, but will..." Learn more

Marcel

  • Name: Marcel

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Jersey City, NJ

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Marcel! He is approximately 7-10 years old and ready for his forever family. Marcel is calm, independent, but will..." Learn more

Farro

  • Name: Farro

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: See Spot Rescued, Jersey City, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Black Mouth Cur

  • Description: "Meet Farro! Farro is a 12 week old black cur mix around 12 weeks.This girl loves exploring and enjoys learning..." Learn more

Courtney - NYC

  • Name: Courtney - NYC

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Shepherd

  • Description: "Meet sweet girl Courtney. Though still very young she is already learning basic commands like sit! Courtney's an independent and..." Learn more

Leon

  • Name: Leon

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: City Critters Inc, P.O. Box 1345, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Leon is a sweet 5 year old boy looking for his forever home. Leon is that perfect snuggly lap cat..." Learn more

Tara - NYC

  • Name: Tara - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

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Diego - NYC

  • Name: Diego - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Diego is just 1 year old , and absolutely stunning with lush, fluffy brown fur. He is a wonderful cat,..." Learn more

Charlie Brown - NYC

  • Name: Charlie Brown - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Charlie Brown's foster says: "When Charlie gently reached up to my face with his paw and gave me a little..." Learn more

Lunares - NYC

  • Name: Lunares - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "If you are looking for a soft and loving bundle of fluff kitty look no further. Lunares is an amazing..." Learn more

Amber - NYC

  • Name: Amber - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Amber is an extremely friendly cat! She is 9 years old and has beautiful tortoise markings. She loves being petted..." Learn more

Jett - NYC

  • Name: Jett - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "This sweet 2 year old boy is Jett. He is a cuddly kitty who will rub up against your legs..." Learn more

Mina - NYC

  • Name: Mina - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Mina is a 4 year old beautiful fluffy brown tabby. She is wide eyed and curious and very loving. She..." Learn more

Minksky - NYC

  • Name: Minksky - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Minksky is an absolutely stunning black and orange tortoise pattern, 2 year old girl, who is as soft as can..." Learn more

Solares - NYC

  • Name: Solares - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "If you are looking for a soft and loving bundle of fluff kitty look no further. Solares is an amazing..." Learn more

Kona - NYC

  • Name: Kona - NYC

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friends Animal Society East Coast Lifesaving Program, 307 W Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Kona is a sweet girl who is 6 years old. She is a very low key and relaxed companion. She..." Learn more

Pugsley

  • Name: Pugsley

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kittykind, 860 Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "He's creepy and he's kooky, mysterious and spooky, he's altogether ""ooky""...he's Pugsley! Stunner Pugsley is a neat, sweet petite 3-year..." Learn more

Lala

  • Name: Lala

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kittykind, 860 Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Lala is a sweet young tuxie lady who likes other cats, and can also be a single cat.Lala is..." Learn more

Toasty

  • Name: Toasty

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kittykind, 860 Broadway, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Toasty is a purring machine! He purrs like a motor boat when getting petted. He is mellow and gets along..." Learn more

Gentleman

  • Name: Gentleman

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Midtown, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Gentleman is a handsome 7 year old cat who loves to explore and hang out! He may be a bit..." Learn more

Moosetta

  • Name: Moosetta

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue Inc, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Boston Terrier

  • Description: "Moosetta is an 8 year old female, being fostered on Long Island, who was rescued after her elderly owner passed..." Learn more

Cereza

  • Name: Cereza

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me." Learn more

Augustus

  • Name: Augustus

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me." Learn more

Anastasia

  • Name: Anastasia

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Meet super mom Anastasia! This uh-mazing mommy raised EIGHT beautiful babies all on her own! This girl has earned a..." Learn more

Flora

  • Name: Flora

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me." Learn more

Cousin Ophelia

  • Name: Cousin Ophelia

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me." Learn more

Miz It

  • Name: Miz It

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me." Learn more

Amor

  • Name: Amor

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me." Learn more

Princess

  • Name: Princess

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Saint Bernard

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me." Learn more

Mort

  • Name: Mort

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Mort, Mort, Mort! This bug-eyed boy will only have eyes for you! He's your typical chihuahua who loves to be..." Learn more

Starr

  • Name: Starr

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "I just arrived at Animal Haven! Please check back soon for more info about me" Learn more

Marshmallow Fluff

  • Name: Marshmallow Fluff

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Haven, 200 Centre Street, New York, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever

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Jingles

  • Name: Jingles

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pupstarz Rescue, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Jingles! This kittie is a wonderful DSH who is 12 years old and weights 11 pounds.If you would..." Learn more

Frieda

  • Name: Frieda

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Application is the first step!This tuxedo beauty is about 7 month old. This sweet and gentle kitten took some..." Learn more

Ares & Sera - Bonded Pair

  • Name: Ares & Sera - Bonded Pair

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP!Meet Sera and Ares, bonded Siblings from Breezy Point.These approx. 4 month old siblings were..." Learn more

Sera & Ares - Bonded Pair

  • Name: Sera & Ares - Bonded Pair

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP!Meet Sera and Ares, bonded Siblings from Breezy Point.These approx. 4 month old siblings were..." Learn more

Kiki & Kuro - Bonded Brothers

  • Name: Kiki & Kuro - Bonded Brothers

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP!Meet Kiki & Kuro, bonded brothers from Jamaica.These almost 4 month old siblings were found..." Learn more

Kuro & Kiki - Bonded Brothers

  • Name: Kuro & Kiki - Bonded Brothers

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Advocat Rescue, New York, NY

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "APPLICATION IS FIRST STEP!Meet Kiki & Kuro, bonded brothers from Jamaica.These almost 4 month old siblings were found..." Learn more

WILLIE B

  • Name: WILLIE B

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY

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

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "WILLIE B - (FELV POSITIVE) - 18 weeks old, Male, DMH, PLEASE FULLY READ BEFORE APPLYING - SPECIAL NEEDS Please..." Learn more

Smokey

  • Name: Smokey

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Fur Real, New York, NY

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

  • Description: "Hey there. I'm just a fuzzy fella from Egypt who is flying to NYC in January 2021 to find a..." Learn more

JACY

  • Name: JACY

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "JACY: 15 weeks old, 22lbs (As of 1/9), Lab/Hound Mix, Neutered Male, HIGH ACTIVE (Estimated to be about 40 to..." Learn more

Bea

  • Name: Bea

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "BEA: 4yo, 18lbs, Beagle Mix, Spayed Female, Medium to Lower Active, NEEDS HOME IN SUBURBSBEA....the BEAgle is on the..." Learn more

Joylyn

  • Name: Joylyn

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "JOYLYN: About 15 weeks old, 22lbs As of 1/9, Lab/Hound Mix, Spayed Female, HIGH ACTIVE, (Estimated to be about 40..." Learn more

Marcia

  • Name: Marcia

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Beagle

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "MARCIA: 8yo, 28lbs, Beagle Mix, Spayed Female, Lower Active (Still needs about 1 hour of steady slow walking a day),..." Learn more

Jaime

  • Name: Jaime

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "JAIME: 15 week old, 26lbs (as of 1/10), Lab/Hound Mix, Neutered Male (Estimated to be about 50lbs Full Grown), HIGH..." Learn more

Harper

  • Name: Harper

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation, Manhattan, NY

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "HARPER: 3 months old, 19lbs (As of 1/7), Heeler Mix, Neutered Male, High Active, Estimated to Be About 45lbs Full..." Learn more

This article originally appeared on the Hoboken Patch

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