Peters Pets Newly Up For Adoption: Sebella, Margarita, Violet & More

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Looking to add a new member to your family and do something good for the Peters community at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter! Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters in the Peters area have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted.

In the search for a new family pet, consider looking around at a local animal shelter like Washington Area Humane Society, where Apricot 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 appropriate homes.

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, meet Sebella, an American Staffordshire Terrier 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.

Sebella

  • Name: Sebella

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Furkid Rescue, Bethel Park, PA

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

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SEBELLA, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO READ ABOUT THE ADOPTION PROCESS AND FILL OUT..." Learn more

Margarita

  • Name: Margarita

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Furkid Rescue, Bethel Park, PA

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

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MARGARITA, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO READ ABOUT THE PROCESS AND FILL OUT AN..." Learn more

Violet

  • Name: Violet

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 126, Eighty Four, PA

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

  • Description: "Meet Violet! She is a two-year-old, 53-pound, female, Pit bull terrier mix. Violet came to us as a stray. When..." Learn more

Bella

  • Name: Bella

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 126, Eighty Four, PA

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

  • Description: "Meet our sweet girl Bella! Bella is a four-year-old, 37-pound, female, Pit bull terrier mix. She was surrendered to us..." Learn more

Apricot

  • Name: Apricot

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 126, Eighty Four, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua Terrier Mix

  • Description: "Meet Apricot! She is a ten-year-old, 15-pound, female, chihuahua terrier mix. Apricot came to us as a stray. Look at..." Learn more

Kennedy

  • Name: Kennedy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, PO BOX 66, Eighty Four, PA

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

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Cosmo

  • Name: Cosmo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, PO BOX 66, Eighty Four, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

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Soot

  • Name: Soot

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, PO BOX 66, Eighty Four, PA

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

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Sundance

  • Name: Sundance

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, PO BOX 66, Eighty Four, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

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Venus

  • Name: Venus

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, PO BOX 66, Eighty Four, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

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Boots

  • Name: Boots

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pittsburgh C Dot At, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "* Sweet, playful, loving lap cat* Fine with cats, dogs, and kids with proper introductions* Would love a..." Learn more

Jaycee

  • Name: Jaycee

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pittsburgh C Dot At, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "* Playful, curious, energetic, and fun!* Fine with cats, dogs, and older kids with proper introductions* Would love..." Learn more

Meeko

  • Name: Meeko

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pittsburgh C Dot At, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "* Sweet, affectionate, shy purr-baby* Best in a quiet home with a friend, or a family home a lot..." Learn more

Hogan

  • Name: Hogan

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pittsburgh C Dot At, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "* Friendly, affectionate, playful* Good with other cats and with kidsSay hello to Hogan! This big handsome boy..." Learn more

Chicken

  • Name: Chicken

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pittsburgh C Dot At, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "* Playful, social, talkative purr-baby* Good with kids, cats, and dogs with proper introsIntroducing the brunch bunch! Chicken..." Learn more

Duke

  • Name: Duke

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Great Dane Weimaraner Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Is he or isn't he some wild mix of exquisite dog DNA? Shepherd? Weimeraner? Boxer? Great Dane? If they were..." Learn more

Amarie

  • Name: Amarie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Bully

  • Description: "It's hard to come up with a better term than adorable for Amarie, a newcomer from WV who is charming..." Learn more

Thumper

  • Name: Thumper

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "THUMPER is a friendly, active older kitten who loves to explore and play. He has a gentle, sweet demeanor. He's..." Learn more

Molly

  • Name: Molly

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Sweet MOLLY is a friendly, nine month old kitten. She's a submissive kitty with a gentle personality. MOLLY loves to..." Learn more

Emmylou

  • Name: Emmylou

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, PA

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

  • Description: "EMMYLOU is a gorgeous, eight year old, silver tabby. Through no fault of her own, EMMYLOU was surrendered and has..." Learn more

Meredith

  • Name: Meredith

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, PA

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

  • Description: "Meredith is a 50 lb. sleek mixed breed that it difficult to pinpoint. Estimated to be between 2 and 4..." Learn more

Trixie

  • Name: Trixie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, PA

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

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Trixie is a transport from the south, having entered through animal control with a new, clean pink collar. She must..." Learn more

Lourde

  • Name: Lourde

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue, McDonald, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Meet our newest cat, Lourde! This little lady was a dump at someone’s house near West Virginia. Not knowing she..." Learn more

Mindy

  • Name: Mindy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pet Search, PO Box 1653, Washington, PA

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

  • Description: "Meet Mindy!Mindy was a stray for several months prior to coming to Pet Search. We think she is about..." Learn more

Elsa

  • Name: Elsa

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pet Search, PO Box 1653, Washington, PA

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

  • Description: "Elsa is one of three cats that was recently court surrendered to Pet Search from a June 2020 humane case...." Learn more

Jasmine

  • Name: Jasmine

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pet Search, PO Box 1653, Washington, PA

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

  • Description: "Jasmine is one of three cats that was recently court surrendered to Pet Search from a June 2020 humane case...." Learn more

Ariel

  • Name: Ariel

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pet Search, PO Box 1653, Washington, PA

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

  • Description: "Jasmine is one of three cats that was recently court surrendered to Pet Search from a June 2020 humane case...." Learn more

Christian and Dior

  • Name: Christian and Dior

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Pet Search, PO Box 1653, Washington, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "Christian and Dior have been with Pet Search since a June 2020, but were court ordered signed over Pet Search..." Learn more

Duke

  • Name: Duke

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Pet Search, PO Box 1653, Washington, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "Duke is an 11 month old shepherd mix who came to Pet Search when the owner moved and was unable..." Learn more

Brysen

  • Name: Brysen

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Advocates Inc, P.O. Box 8480, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Meet Brysen! With a beautiful, soft cream and orange coat, Brysen's has a gentle disposition to match his good looks...." Learn more

Moo

  • Name: Moo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Advocates Inc, P.O. Box 8480, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Moo is a recent arrival at our rescue; he comes from another shelter where he had been surrendered several months..." Learn more

Sergeant Tibbs

  • Name: Sergeant Tibbs

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Advocates Inc, P.O. Box 8480, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "In the movies, the character Tibbs courageously aids in the rescue of 101 puppies... Our Sergeant Tibbs has just as..." Learn more

Oreo

  • Name: Oreo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Fostercat Inc, P.O. Box 23414, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Egyptian Mau

  • Description: "Say hello to Oreo, an Arabian Mau who comes to us from Kuwait. She is kind of shy at first..." Learn more

Wayne & Garth

  • Name: Wayne & Garth

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Fostercat Inc, P.O. Box 23414, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Bonded brothers, Wayne and Garth, are 2 years old and looking for their forever home., they were recently surrendered to..." Learn more

Trixie

  • Name: Trixie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Fostercat Inc, P.O. Box 23414, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Meet Trixie!! She is a 3 year old brown tabby/torbie and one of the sweetest cats you will ever meet.,,she..." Learn more

Pumpkin

  • Name: Pumpkin

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Fostercat Inc, P.O. Box 23414, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Pumpkin is a big 20lb fawn colored cat with huge jowls; he is 5 years old and loves to eat...." Learn more

Phipps

  • Name: Phipps

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Fostercat Inc, P.O. Box 23414, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Phipps is looking for his human soulmate. He loves human companionship and meows often for attention. He doesn’t like being..." Learn more

Cindy Lou (Brittany!)

  • Name: Cindy Lou (Brittany!)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Life is always better with your best friend. That's exactly how Cindy Lou and Brittany feel. This duo will be..." Learn more

Pinky

  • Name: Pinky

  • Species: Mouse

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Every house needs a mouse and we can help you with all of you mouse house needs. They're small. They're..." Learn more

Elmer

  • Name: Elmer

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "While Elmer's Glue may not create the strongest bond in the world, you and Elmer will be stuck like glue!..." Learn more

Jules

  • Name: Jules

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Jules is the most affectionate cat. He loves attention and pets, and will pull your hand closer for continued pets...." Learn more

Rosella

  • Name: Rosella

  • Species: Rabbit

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Rosella is a sweet, social little lady. She enjoys exploring and hoping around, but also loves to having someone lay..." Learn more

Blinky

  • Name: Blinky

  • Species: Mouse

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Every house needs a mouse and we can help you with all of you mouse house needs. They're small. They're..." Learn more

Ori

  • Name: Ori

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Ori is a real ladies man. He's sweet and cute and smooth. Everything you're looking for in a cat. He's..." Learn more

Winnerford

  • Name: Winnerford

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "This lovely lady is Winnerford! She is a reserved gal looking for a home that will let her open up..." Learn more

Birdy

  • Name: Birdy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "This kitty cat is Birdy! We are sure she will have your heart soaring as soon as you meet her...." Learn more

Rickon

  • Name: Rickon

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "New people and places can get a little rickety sometimes. That's how Rickon feels about the shelter, but after a..." Learn more

Bandit

  • Name: Bandit

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Hands in the air, this is a stickup! This Bandit doesn't want your money, just your heart, some snacks, and..." Learn more

Conan

  • Name: Conan

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Meet Conan! This handsome gentleman came to us recently from another shelter, so we don't know much about his past..." Learn more

Brittany (Cindy Lou!)

  • Name: Brittany (Cindy Lou!)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Thank you for your interest in our adoptable animals! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we do require appointments to see..." Learn more

Bernard

  • Name: Bernard

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "When you're new in town, it can be a little scary. For Bernard, new things can be a little overwhelming...." Learn more

Liz

  • Name: Liz

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Oh lawd, she comin'! This beautiful unit is Liz; stomping her way right into your heart! She's a chonk looking..." Learn more

Arya

  • Name: Arya

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "Say hello to your new best friend! Arya is new around here and is a little skittish. She would appreciate..." Learn more

Ziti

  • Name: Ziti

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "This spunky calico is Ziti! She's a vocal little lady looking for a home to call her own. Contrary to..." Learn more

Ollie

  • Name: Ollie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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

  • Description: "This handsome fella is Ollie! He was transferred to us from one of our rescue partners, so we don't know..." Learn more

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  • South Korean president under fire for saying adoptive parents should be able to 'change' their child

    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.

  • Fox News' Chris Wallace calls Biden's speech the 'best inaugural address I ever heard'

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