Orange Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Chanpagne, Danny, Georgia & More

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Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the Orange community at the same time? Maybe it's finally time to adopt a pet! During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, facilities in the Orange area have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home throughout Connecticut — and many are located near you. In the search for a new family pet, consider looking around at a local shelter like Halfway Home Rescue Inc, where Annie the dog 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.

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 dog person, you might like Chanpagne, a Hound up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats 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.

Chanpagne

  • Name: Chanpagne

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Champagne is truly the toast of the town!! Here is what her foster says about her.....Hi, my name is..." Learn more

Danny

  • Name: Danny

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Where The Love Is Inc, Hamden, CT

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

  • Description: "Our Uhaul dog, came in with sister Dolly. Danny ?(5-7 years old)LIKES: ?Cookies/bones?Play time!Walks/runs/ball play? Indestructible..." Learn more

Georgia

  • Name: Georgia

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Description: "Georgia is very sweet and thrives on human attention. All animals impounded at the shelter must be advertised in a..." Learn more

Rebecca

  • Name: Rebecca

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Rebecca is a sweet little girl that came to our shelter with her kittens from a municipal pound. She gets..." Learn more

Annie

  • Name: Annie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Annie came to our shelter from a rural shelter in Georgia. She has tons of personality and loves to play..." Learn more

Monet

  • Name: Monet

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Halfway Home Rescue Inc, PO BOX 712, North Haven, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Monet is a sweet, friendly girl that came to our shelter when her owners decided they no longer wanted her...." Learn more

Luther

  • Name: Luther

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Luther! He is estimated to be around 7 months old. Luther was trapped with his two other kitty friends..." Learn more

Klaus

  • Name: Klaus

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Klaus! He is estimated to be about 7 months old. Klaus is a gentle boy who loves pets once..." Learn more

Joy

  • Name: Joy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: The Animal Haven Inc, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Joy! She is estimated to be about 2 years old and was found as a stray. Joy is super..." Learn more

Roseann

  • Name: Roseann

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Hamden, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Age: 3-4 yearsWeight: 45 lbsGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: NoGood with kids: YesEnergy Level:..." Learn more

Dustin

  • Name: Dustin

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Smiling Dog Farms, Sandy Hook, CT

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

  • Description: "Dustin's gentle spirit and stunning appearance will melt your heart. He's a mellow boy in need of some assurance that..." Learn more

Teddy

  • Name: Teddy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Smiling Dog Farms, Sandy Hook, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix

  • Description: "Teddy will win you over with his smile, gentleness and the animated, communicative way in which he moves. Although a..." Learn more

Siesta

  • Name: Siesta

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Foster And Forever Pet Rescue, P.O Box 284, Naugatuck, CT

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

  • Description: "Meet Siesta!Siesta has a beautiful, silky coat of mostly black and has a little white patch on her chest...." Learn more

Big Baby

  • Name: Big Baby

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animals For Life Inc, 195 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Big Baby is an 8 year old medium hair polydactyl female. She is sweet, very inquisitive and craves a lot..." Learn more

Angel

  • Name: Angel

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Companion Pet Rescue New England, Southbury, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Australian Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "This sweet girl is around 7 years old and weighs in at about 60 lbs. Angel is such a happy,..." Learn more

Timber

  • Name: Timber

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Companion Pet Rescue New England, Southbury, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Timber is the sweetest and silliest boy. Timber is around 4-5 years old and weighs in at approximately 40 lbs...." Learn more

Sonny

  • Name: Sonny

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Spotty Dog Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 1571, Waterbury, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please read this description carefully before submitting an application for Sonny. There are specific requirements that his new owners need..." Learn more

Topless (12222-951)

  • Name: Topless (12222-951)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT

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

  • Learn more

Kini (12222-954)

  • Name: Kini (12222-954)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT

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

  • Learn more

Goldie

  • Name: Goldie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Sweet Adoptables, Westport, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Chow Chow Golden Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "This beauty was dumped in a stranger's field in Georgia where she stayed until we found out about her and..." Learn more

Sesame

  • Name: Sesame

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair

  • Description: "Sesame was trapped in a feral cat colony along with his two brothers when they were just tiny kittens. Now..." Learn more

Twizzle

  • Name: Twizzle

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT

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

  • Description: "Twizzle was trapped in a feral cat colony along with his two brothers when they were just tiny kittens. Now..." Learn more

Trixy

  • Name: Trixy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT

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

  • Learn more

Georgie

  • Name: Georgie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT

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

  • Description: "**BONDED BROTHERS**Georgie (orange tabby) and Toby (tabby + white) were trapped outside together. Decompressing here at the shelter is..." Learn more

Toby

  • Name: Toby

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT

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

  • Description: "**BONDED BROTHERS**Toby (tabby + white) and Georgie (orange tabby) were trapped outside together. Decompressing here at the shelter is..." Learn more

Zeb

  • Name: Zeb

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky

  • Description: "This handsome Siberian husky is Zeb. He is 2-years-old and weighs 56 lbs. He has a beautiful, soft, thick coat...." Learn more

Zoey

  • Name: Zoey

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky

  • Description: "This gorgeous Siberian husky is Zoey. She is 2-years-old and weighs 54 lbs. She has a beautiful, soft, thick coat...." Learn more

Tuna

  • Name: Tuna

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT

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

  • Description: "Our girl Tuna is a great catch! This beautiful two year old girl was an owner surrender from someone who..." Learn more

Miles

  • Name: Miles

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT

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

  • Description: "Meet Miles, a very happy, friendly 2-year-old guy, looking for his forever home. He weighs 42 lbs and we think..." Learn more

Maccabee

  • Name: Maccabee

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT

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

  • Description: "This adorable little fella is Maccabee. He is a 3-year-old chihuahua mix and weighs just 20 lbs. He has the..." Learn more

Bodhi

  • Name: Bodhi

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT

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

  • Description: "Meet Bodhi, an adorable 1-year-old terrier mix ready to find his forever home. He weighs 41 lbs and is friendly..." Learn more

Armella

  • Name: Armella

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc Daws, 147 Grassy Plain St., Danbury, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Description: "Meet Armella, a beautiful 6-month-old American Staffy mix pup. She has a very sweet disposition and is friendly with everyone...." Learn more

Jed

  • Name: Jed

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Kat Rescue, Oakville, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Jed is not quite 2 years and is a very sweet little guy that had a rough start to his..." Learn more

Gracie

  • Name: Gracie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Kat Rescue, Oakville, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Gracie is a sweet girl, not quite 2 years old. We took her in when she was pregnant and is..." Learn more

Jasper

  • Name: Jasper

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Kat Rescue, Oakville, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Jasper is almost 5 months old but he is a big boy. Very sweet, playful and active. Gets along with..." Learn more

Frigo

  • Name: Frigo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Pibbles And More Animal Rescue, Norwalk, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Bulldog

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Meet Frigo - a handsome pup currently hanging out in his Connecticut foster home till he finds his forever family...." Learn more

Jerry - Read my bio below!

  • Name: Jerry - Read my bio below!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more

Evie - Read my bio below!

  • Name: Evie - Read my bio below!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more

Dolly - Read my bio below!

  • Name: Dolly - Read my bio below!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more

Mickey - Read my bio below!

  • Name: Mickey - Read my bio below!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more

Prancer

  • Name: Prancer

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Prancer is a very handsome, shy guy who is looking for an understanding ear. He needs a patient family with..." Learn more

Tabby - Read My Bio Below!

  • Name: Tabby - Read My Bio Below!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more

Boyce - Please read my bio below!

  • Name: Boyce - Please read my bio below!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more

Tyson

  • Name: Tyson

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT

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

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Tyson is an adorable 4 month old Coonhound mix who is looking for a family to learn and grow wtih...." Learn more

Creamy

  • Name: Creamy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

JW

  • Name: JW

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Tommie

  • Name: Tommie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Colt

  • Name: Colt

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Chihuahua Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Tia

  • Name: Tia

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Chihuahua Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Tanner

  • Name: Tanner

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Chihuahua Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Sandy

  • Name: Sandy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Chihuahua Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Kia

  • Name: Kia

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Chihuahua Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Bruiser

  • Name: Bruiser

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Chihuahua Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Leah

  • Name: Leah

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

Felix

  • Name: Felix

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more

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