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

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Looking to add a new member to your family and do something good for the Southington community at the same time? Perhaps it's finally time to adopt a pet! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and animal shelters still working to place pets with families.

For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for your new companion is at Rescue Me Small Animal Placement, where Dot the guinea pig is waiting patiently, or another local animal shelter. 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.

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. If you're a dog person, you might like Smokie, a Catahoula Leopard Dog 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gracie

  • Name: Gracie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Kat Rescue, Oakville, CT

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

  • 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

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

~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

~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

  • Good With: Dogs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angel

  • Name: Angel

  • Species: Dog

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winnifredo

  • Name: Winnifredo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Welfare Society Inc, 8 Dodd Rd., New Milford, CT

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

  • Description: "Winnifredo is a six year old neutered male orange tabby who was surrendered to us when his previous owner could..." Learn more

Tempest

  • Name: Tempest

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Welfare Society Inc, 8 Dodd Rd., New Milford, CT

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

  • Description: "Tempest is a 5yr old, neutered male. He came to us as a local stray. Tempest can be shy at..." Learn more

Sweetie

  • Name: Sweetie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Welfare Society Inc, 8 Dodd Rd., New Milford, CT

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

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Sweetie was returned to us at no fault of her own. She is a loving 11yr old, spayed female who..." Learn more

This article originally appeared on the Southington Patch

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    Children’s rights groups in South Korea have condemned comments by President Moon Jae-in suggesting that adoptive parents who do not get along with a child should be able to “change” it for another one. Mr Moon was responding to a question at a press conference on Monday about the government’s efforts to prevent child abuse in light of the death late last year of a 16-month-old girl, allegedly at the hands of her adoptive parents. The case has provoked outrage in South Korea, with the adopted mother of Jung-in charged with murder on January 13. The woman, identified only by her family name, Jang, was originally charged with fatal child abuse and neglect in December. Commenting on the case, Mr Moon said, “Even after adoption, the adoptive parents need to check if the adoption is working out for them. So there should be measures allowing them to cancel the adoption or, if they still want to adopt a child, then they should be able to change the child." The press conference, which was being broadcast live on national television, triggered an immediate response, with critics saying the president was suggesting that children were “goods” that could be returned for a refund. Groups representing adoptees and parents who have given homes to children staged a protest in front of the presidential Blue House the same day, demanding an apology from the president and changes to the system of adoptions in Korea. “Mr Moon’s comments are no different from those of adoption agencies, who treat adoption as a business," Jeon Young-soon, head of an association of parents, told The Korea Herald. Na Kyung-won, a member of the opposition People Power Party, also condemned the president’s comments, saying, “For adopted children, the horrific ordeal is being abandoned again by their adoptive parents. Mr Moon has made a serious error." A petition has also been started on the president’s website, stating, “Adoption is not like shopping for a child. When people have made up their minds to care for a child for his or her whole life, they adopt the child with love that is beyond comparison”. Government officials insist the president’s comments have been misunderstood and taken out of context. South Korea traditionally has low levels of domestic adoption, in part due to the importance of blood relations and the stigma attached to children born out of wedlock. Many Korean children find adoptive parents overseas.

  • Mexico calls on Biden to fix immigration status of Mexican nationals

    Incoming U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden should quickly fulfill campaign promises to launch an immigration plan, including giving dual nationality to Mexicans working in the United States, Mexico's president said on Wednesday. Immigration has become a priority issue for Biden, who is planning to roll back his predecessor's harsh measures and enact sweeping reforms that would put 11 million people living illegally in the U.S on a path to citizenship. "I hope that today or in the coming days he presents the migration plan," Lopez Obrador said.

  • Thousands of pro-Trump crowds have gathered since he took office. No state has had more than California

    Despite its reputation as a leader of resistance, California saw more pro-Trump crowds than any other state during the president's term in office.