Pet Adoption In The Princeton Area: New Pets Added This Week

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Do you want to add a new member to your family and make a positive impact on the Princeton community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to fulfill adoptions.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in New Jersey — and many are located not too far from you. In the search for an adorable new fur child, consider looking around at a local adoption center like Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, where Michael 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.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you're a dog person, or if cats are more your thing, 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.

Misty and Aurora

  • Name: Misty and Aurora

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Helping All Little Pipsqueaks, princeton, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Short-Haired

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Misty and Aurora are two sweet guinea pig girls waiting for a forever home. They are adults, but of unknown..." Learn more

Hyde, Flayme and Saul

  • Name: Hyde, Flayme and Saul

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Helping All Little Pipsqueaks, princeton, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Short-Haired

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Hyde, Flayme and Saul are a sweet trio of male guinea pigs that will need a big cage so they..." Learn more

Hyde, Flayme, and Saul

  • Name: Hyde, Flayme, and Saul

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Helping All Little Pipsqueaks, princeton, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Short-Haired

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Hyde, Flayme and Saul are three sweet boys looking for their new family. They are a bonded trio and need..." Learn more

Douglas Fir

  • Name: Douglas Fir

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Douglas Fir came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know him but this..." Learn more

Michael

  • Name: Michael

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Michael came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know him but this is..." Learn more

Kelly

  • Name: Kelly

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Kelly came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know her but here is..." Learn more

Bubbles

  • Name: Bubbles

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Bubbles came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know her but this is..." Learn more

Kate

  • Name: Kate

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Kate came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know her but this is..." Learn more

Marcus

  • Name: Marcus

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Marcus came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know him but this is..." Learn more

Blake

  • Name: Blake

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Blake came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. He previously lived in a foster home with cats and..." Learn more

Leroy

  • Name: Leroy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Leroy came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know him but this is..." Learn more

Zorro

  • Name: Zorro

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Zorro is very mellow and relaxed and can often be found enjoying a nice snooze throughout the day. His sweet..." Learn more

Matilda

  • Name: Matilda

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "This animal is not available to foster. SAVE is looking for forever homes for our animals. Please note: Due to..." Learn more

Gidget

  • Name: Gidget

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Gidget loves to play, play, play! She sometimes mistakes your body as a chew toy (; She needs someone who..." Learn more

Blaze

  • Name: Blaze

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Friend To Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ

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

  • Description: "Blaze came to us from Cape May county animal shelter. We are still getting to know him but this is..." Learn more

Wonder

  • Name: Wonder

  • Species: Parrot

  • Location: For The Love Of Birds, P.O. Box 717, Hightstown, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Budgie / Budgerigar

  • Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hatch Date: 2015Wonder is an adorable, active..." Learn more

Wally

  • Name: Wally

  • Species: Parrot

  • Location: For The Love Of Birds, P.O. Box 717, Hightstown, NJ

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

  • Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hatch Date: 2013Wally is a 7 year old..." Learn more

Manny

  • Name: Manny

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Trenton Cats Rescue, Trenton, NJ

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Manny (short for Manhattan) is about 6 months old and was found as a stray with his brothers Brooklyn and..." Learn more

Promise

  • Name: Promise

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Trenton Cats Rescue, Trenton, NJ

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

  • Description: "Pretty Promise needs a new home. She was found as a kitten in the fall of 2019. She was loved..." Learn more

Mimi (mother of alcohol kittens)

  • Name: Mimi (mother of alcohol kittens)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Trenton Cats Rescue, Trenton, NJ

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

  • Description: "mama Mimi had an unexpected litter of 6 kittens and was surrended with her babies to TCR. she was a..." Learn more

Train

  • Name: Train

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Trenton Animals Rock, Trenton, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mastiff

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Train is looking for a family that will give him all the things a handsome, loveable, young, active dog wants!..." Learn more

Walter

  • Name: Walter

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Trenton Animals Rock, Trenton, NJ

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

  • Description: "Walter is an approximately 2 year old love! He is skinny and needs a family who will work on getting..." Learn more

Princess

  • Name: Princess

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Trenton Animals Rock, Trenton, NJ

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

  • Description: "Princess is an approximately 3 year old pittie who loves to love on humans!FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED:..." Learn more

Cheer

  • Name: Cheer

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "RAHRAH, CHEER, and POMPOM were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be vetted and placed for adoption.Adoption by..." Learn more

Turf

  • Name: Turf

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "SCOTT and TURF are siblings that were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be vetted and placed for..." Learn more

Trout

  • Name: Trout

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "TROUT is an 8 month old kitten that was transferred from a high volume shelter. She is a friendly girl..." Learn more

Rose

  • Name: Rose

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "ROSE is a transfer from a high volume shelter with her brother, Thorn. They will be vetted and placed for..." Learn more

Bruce

  • Name: Bruce

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "DARLA and BRUCE are two 7 month old kittens that were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be..." Learn more

Scott

  • Name: Scott

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "SCOTT and TURF are siblings that were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be vetted and placed for..." Learn more

Darla

  • Name: Darla

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "DARLA and BRUCE are two 7 month old kittens that were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be..." Learn more

RahRah

  • Name: RahRah

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "RAHRAH, CHEER, and POMPOM were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be vetted and placed for adoption.Adoption by..." Learn more

Thorn

  • Name: Thorn

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "Thorn and his sister Rose were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be vetted and then placed for..." Learn more

PomPom

  • Name: PomPom

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "RAHRAH, CHEER, and POMPOM were transferred from a high volume shelter. They will be vetted and placed for adoption.Adoption by..." Learn more

Finn (Philly kitten 1)

  • Name: Finn (Philly kitten 1)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "FINN was found at a construction site with no mother to be found. He is a young kitten and will..." Learn more

Rafi (Philly kitten 3)

  • Name: Rafi (Philly kitten 3)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "Four kittens (FINN, CASEY, RAFI, and CASSIDY) were found at a construction site with no mother to be found. They..." Learn more

Lucky

  • Name: Lucky

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair

  • Description: "This handsome older gent is Lucky. Lucky is definitely in need of a little luck these days as he has..." Learn more

Pheonix

  • Name: Pheonix

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "PHEONIX is a young boy at 2.5 years old who was brought to ACCT Philly, a high intake facility. He..." Learn more

Inky

  • Name: Inky

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "INKY is a transfer from a high volume shelter. He is under a year old and a friendly boy. He..." Learn more

Dasher

  • Name: Dasher

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "PRANCER is a 5 month old beautiful black kitten searching for his forever home. He came from a high volume..." Learn more

Winnie

  • Name: Winnie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "WINNIE is a transfer from a high volume shelter. She is a sweet girl that is about 6 months old..." Learn more

Prancer

  • Name: Prancer

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "PRANCER is a 5 month old beautiful black kitten searching for his forever home. He came from a high volume..." Learn more

Felix

  • Name: Felix

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "FELIX is a senior boy who at 11.5 years old found himself at an overcrowded city shelter in Philadelphia. He..." Learn more

Bentley

  • Name: Bentley

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Description: "BENTLEY is a young three year old staffordshire terrier mix that weighs about 50lbs. He is friendly, energetic, and dog..." Learn more

Binks

  • Name: Binks

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "BINKS is a medium size hound mix searching for his forever home. He is about 2 years old and has..." Learn more

Ella

  • Name: Ella

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "ELLA is a 6 year old beagle mix that found herself in a high volume facility. She is friendly and..." Learn more

Wendy

  • Name: Wendy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "WENDY is a transfer from a high volume shelter. She is a sweet girl that is about 6 months old..." Learn more

Cupid

  • Name: Cupid

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "CUPID is a 5 month old beautiful black kitten searching for his forever home. He came from a high volume..." Learn more

Wyatt

  • Name: Wyatt

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "WYATT is a transfer from a high volume shelter. He is a sweet boy that is about 6 months old..." Learn more

Vixen

  • Name: Vixen

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "VIXEN is a transfer from ACCT Philly, a high volume shelter. He was very stressed at that facility, and presented..." Learn more

Jace (Tessa Kitten 3)

  • Name: Jace (Tessa Kitten 3)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "Adoption by appointment only with an approved adoption application.Please go to www.easelnj.org/adopt to submit an adoption application. Someone will be..." Learn more

Dax

  • Name: Dax

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "Meet Dax and Drew, this brother/sister duo are just the cutest little tabby kittens. They are approximately 12 weeks old,..." Learn more

Drew

  • Name: Drew

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "Meet Dax and Drew, this brother/sister duo are just the cutest little tabby kittens. They are approximately 12 weeks old,..." Learn more

Musette

  • Name: Musette

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "Adoption by appointment only with an approved adoption application.Please go to www.easelnj.org/adopt to submit an adoption application. Someone will be..." Learn more

Freya

  • Name: Freya

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Easel, Ewing, NJ

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

  • Description: "Adoption by appointment only with an approved adoption application.Please go to www.easelnj.org/adopt to submit an adoption application. Someone will be..." Learn more

BELLE

  • Name: BELLE

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Res Q Pets, PO Box 9182, Hamilton, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bichon Frise

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Belle is 4yo retired breeder mom. Very sweet dog and loves curling up in your lap. Gets along with other..." Learn more

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    While a Pennsylvania woman pretended to buy Disney World tickets, a Disney employee reportedly heard her yelling "get off me" and "get away from me."

  • 'The trial is stupid': Senate Republicans throw cold water on Trump impeachment

    Speaking with NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., called the impeachment trial "a moot point."

  • Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan air space for second day as tensions rise days into Biden term

    China ramped up its pressure on democratic Taiwan over the weekend, with an unusually large number of fighter jets approaching the island in a "test" for the new administration of US President Joe Biden. On Sunday, 12 Chinese fighter jets entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone, along with a reconnaissance aircraft and two anti-submarine aircraft, Taiwan’s defence ministry said. A day earlier, China sent eight bomber planes capable of carrying nuclear weapons and four fighter jets to the same area to the southwest of the island, as well as one reconnaissance aircraft. On both occasions, Taiwan sent up aircraft, issued radio warnings to the Chinese aircraft, and deployed air defence missile systems to monitor their activity. Beijing claims self-governing Taiwan as part of its territory, and has been angered by a show of increased US support for Taiwan during Donald Trump’s administration. In recent months, China has carried out frequent, at times daily, incursions aimed at pressuring President Tsai Ing-wen’s government to accept Beijing’s demand that it recognise Taiwan as part of China. These incursions have usually consisted of just one or two reconnaissance planes in recent weeks, rather than the warplanes seen over the weekend.

  • Thousands of Hong Kongers locked down to contain coronavirus

    Thousands of Hong Kong residents were locked down in their homes Saturday in an unprecedented move to contain a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the city. Authorities said in a statement that an area comprising 16 buildings in the city's Yau Tsim Mong district would be locked down until all residents were tested. The restrictions, which were announced at 4 a.m. in Hong Kong, were expected to end within 48 hours, the government said.

  • Priest who attended pro-Trump rally ahead of Capitol insurrection is suspended from post and may be defrocked

    Reverend Mark Hodges described event as ‘joyful, positive and orderly’

  • Florida man accused of being in Capitol riot arrested at Biden inauguration

    Samuel Camargo faces four charges including civil disorder, knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority.