Pet Adoption In The Simsbury Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week

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Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the Simsbury community at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home across Connecticut — and many are located in your area. In the search for a lovable new companion, consider checking out a local shelter like Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, where ~Hunky Homer~ 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 in permanent 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 dog person, meet Teddy, a Labrador Retriever mix up for adoption. 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.

Teddy

  • Name: Teddy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Smiling Dog Farms, Simsbury, 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

Whiskers 2020

  • Name: Whiskers 2020

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT

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

  • Description: "Mr. Whiskers is a very lovable cat with a great temperament. He gets along well with young kids, cats and..." Learn more

~tweety~

  • Name: ~tweety~

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, West Hartford, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Introducing this absolutely beautiful little girl named Tweety! This little angel is a darling gray and white tabby who cannot..." Learn more

~lovely Elena~

  • Name: ~lovely Elena~

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, West Hartford, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog

  • Description: "Introducing this radiantly wonderful German Shepherd angel named Elena! She was found in a physical state of actual skin and..." Learn more

~Hunky Homer~

  • Name: ~Hunky Homer~

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Great Divide Animal Rescue Inc, West Hartford, CT

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

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Introducing amazing Homer! This gorgeous hunk of staffie cannot wait to find love! He was found as a stray and..." Learn more

Blizzard

  • Name: Blizzard

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Southwick Animal Control Facility, 11 Depot St., Southwick, MA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Pit Bull Terrier Mix

  • Description: "Meet Blizzard! Our short, squat, wiggly, happy goober! He was found abandoned in an industrial park, injured and deaf. It..." Learn more

SADIE*GORGEOUS GIRL*

  • Name: SADIE*GORGEOUS GIRL*

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Southern Jewel Dog Rescue, Newington, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Sadie is a gorgeous 9 month old, 40 pound pure bred Siberian Husky. Sadie was rescued from a young family..." Learn more

King and Champ

  • Name: King and Champ

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Protectors Of Animals, 144 Main Street Unit O, East Hartford, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog

  • Description: "Introducing King and Champ! King (11 yrs) and Champ (8 yrs) are both german shepherd dogs that have lived together..." Learn more

Chester (kp)

  • Name: Chester (kp)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws And Claws New England, Manchester, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for stopping by to meet Chester. He is a handsome orange domestic short hair. His very best friend..." Learn more

Pickles (kp)

  • Name: Pickles (kp)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Paws And Claws New England, Manchester, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Russian Blue

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for stopping by to meet Pickles. He is a handsome Russian Blue mix with silky, soft, silvery fur...." Learn more

Benjamin

  • Name: Benjamin

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "6 month old Benjamin is social and ready for a forever home. He loves other cats and is indifferent to..." Learn more

Poppy

  • Name: Poppy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Monkeys Pack, Manchester, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "6 month old poppy is sweet. She would enjoy the company of other cats and would be indifferent to dogs...." Learn more

Ella

  • Name: Ella

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: City Of New Britain Ct Animal Control, 642 Christian Lane, New Britain, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Ella was a relinquishment to us today and is up for immediate adoption. Ella is an older girl but still..." Learn more

Tabasco

  • Name: Tabasco

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT

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

  • Description: "Tabasco is an affectionate, laid-back guy who loves quality bonding time on the couch! Whether he’s sitting on a lap..." Learn more

Rocky

  • Name: Rocky

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Enfield, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Age: Approx. 1 1/2 years old Weight: 55 lbsGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: NoGood with kids:..." Learn more

Glory

  • Name: Glory

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Enfield, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Cane Corso Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Age: 9 monthsWeight: 56 lbsGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: UntestedGood with kids: YesEnergy Level:..." Learn more

Bubba

  • Name: Bubba

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Hearts United Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 731, Rocky Hill, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix

  • Description: "Bubba is a love! He's gorgeous and appears to be a Maine Coon mix. He does have spots of a..." Learn more

Lincoln

  • Name: Lincoln

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT

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

  • Description: "This sweet baby is one of nine!!! They are from an accidental litter from a medium size Beagle mix mom..." Learn more

Zelda

  • Name: Zelda

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Great Dane

  • Description: "Zelda is an extra special girl with extra special love to give her new family! Her favorite past time is..." Learn more

Sophia

  • Name: Sophia

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Collie Mix

  • Description: "Bottle fed pup that is sweet as can be. She is highly socialized, playful and very loving. Please go to..." Learn more

Dorothy

  • Name: Dorothy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Collie Mix

  • Description: "Bottle fed pup that is sweet as can be. She is highly socialized, playful and very loving. Please go to..." Learn more

Blanche

  • Name: Blanche

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Collie Mix

  • Description: "Blanche and her siblings were bottle fed due to their mama passing away soon after she gave birth to them...." Learn more

Rose

  • Name: Rose

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Funny Farm Rescue Ranch, Rocky Hill, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Collie Mix

  • Description: "Bottle fed pup that is sweet as can be. She is highly socialized, playful and very loving. Please go to..." Learn more

James Bond

  • Name: James Bond

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fetching Hearts Rescue, Torrington, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Age: 4 YearsWeight: 55 lbs.Good with dogs: YesGood with cats: NoGood with kids: YesEnergy Level:..." Learn more

Smokie

  • Name: Smokie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Best Friends For Life Animal Rescue, Southington, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "This baby girl is heading up north and she wants you 'round. If interested in adopting Smokie please fill out..." Learn more

Baby girls Ivy, Jenna, And Dessie

  • Name: Baby girls Ivy, Jenna, And Dessie

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Short-Haired

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Trio of Baby girls.. Ivy and Jenna are Sisters. Black and white Short hair.. Dessie is a black Satin.. They..." Learn more

Hope and Faith

  • Name: Hope and Faith

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Short-Haired

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Hope and Faith are a bonded pair of females.. Calico Sisters. They are 5 months old. Very friendly, Sweet, And..." Learn more

Winnie and Bruno

  • Name: Winnie and Bruno

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Winnie is a red Abyssinian Satin. She is 3 years old. She is Spayed.. Very friendly and vocal..Loves attention.. Bruno..." Learn more

Dot

  • Name: Dot

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, Berlin, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Silkie / Sheltie

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Dot is a little over 4 years old.. He is a Sheltie mix.. Very affectionate, Sweet, And active with humans,..." Learn more

Obi-CUDDLY!

  • Name: Obi-CUDDLY!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Hidden Treasures Adoption Center, Berlin, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Tuxedo Turkish Van Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "If you are interested in adoption or have any questions, please send an email and you will receive a prompt..." Learn more

Maverick*

  • Name: Maverick*

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "Hi I'm Maverick! I've had a rough start in life but I am still super friendly, and will give you..." Learn more

Blaze

  • Name: Blaze

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Sarahs Second Chance Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Robbi's Rescue DogIf interested, call Robbi Lee Roy at 860-816-0176Located in Windham CTMy name is Blaze and..." Learn more

Arlo

  • Name: Arlo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA

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

  • Description: "Email: denisesinico@hotmail.com for application." Learn more

Boo

  • Name: Boo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA

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

  • Description: "email: denisesinico@hotmail.com for application" Learn more

Coal

  • Name: Coal

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA

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

  • Description: "email: denisesinico@hotmail.com" Learn more

chip

  • Name: chip

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA

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

  • Description: "email: denisesinico@hotmail.com" Learn more

Magpie

  • Name: Magpie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA

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

  • Description: "email: denisesinico@hotmail.com" Learn more

Cameo

  • Name: Cameo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA

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

  • Description: "email: denisesinico@hotmail.com for application" Learn more

Gepeddo

  • Name: Gepeddo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA

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

  • Description: "email: denisesinico@hotmail.com for application" Learn more

Luna

  • Name: Luna

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Westfield Animal Shelter, 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees Mixed Breed Mix

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Luna (previously Petunia) is a Great Pyrenees mix that had to come back to the shelter because she was trying..." 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

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

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

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

Clum Mom - Beatrix

  • Name: Clum Mom - Beatrix

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT

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

  • 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

Remington

  • Name: Remington

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Angels Of Connecticut Inc, PO Box 508, Coventry, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Meet Remington!Sweet Remington is a 2 year old adorable male cat. Remington loves to be petted and he rolls..." 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

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