Springfield Pets Who Need A Home: Xena, Kenny, Ms. Pat & More
Want to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Perhaps it's time to adopt a pet! During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, shelters have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted.
Across New Jersey, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located in your area. In the search for a lovable new family pet, consider looking around at a local shelter like Willys Wabbits, where Juliette the rabbit 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. If you're a dog person, meet Xena, a Belgian Shepherd / Malinois 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.
Xena
Name: Xena
Species: Dog
Location: Best Friend Dog And Animal Adoption Inc, P.O Box 335, Cranford, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "MALINOIS/ SHEPHERD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN NEW JERSEY AND LOCAL SURROUNDING AREAS!!!!If your application..." Learn more
Kenny
Name: Kenny
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tiger Mix
Description: "Kenny is a spit fire.. total ball of energy. Found as a bottle baby in Newark, this boy has only..." Learn more
Ms. Pat
Name: Ms. Pat
Species: Cat
Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "Ms Pat came from a colony of cats on the Blvd in Westfield. She was found with her Mom and..." Learn more
Fenway
Name: Fenway
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Lop Eared
Description: "Hi everyone my name is Fenway and I was recently taken into the rescue when a kind person saved myself..." Learn more
Juliette
Name: Juliette
Species: Rabbit
Location: Willys Wabbits, Hillside, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Rex
Description: "Hi everyone my name is Juliette and I was taken into the rescue over a month ago when I was..." Learn more
Lieutenant Dan
Name: Lieutenant Dan
Species: Dog
Location: Cosmos Cause, Madison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Named after Forest Gump's Platoon leader from the movie Forest Gump (he lost both of his legs in the war)...." Learn more
BEAU (cc#6742)
Name: BEAU (cc#6742)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
Description: "Beau is a handsome dog with the look of a hound. Some have said he looks like a short coat..." Learn more
CALI (cc#6780)
Name: CALI (cc#6780)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Shih Tzu
Description: "Oh my, do we need a good grooming! But we thought you'd like to see this one anyway. A vet..." Learn more
CINNAMON (cc#6758)
Name: CINNAMON (cc#6758)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
Description: "Cinnamon is another stray that no one came looking for. Poor Cinnamon. Where did her family go? Now it's up..." Learn more
SIMBA (cc#6752)
Name: SIMBA (cc#6752)
Species: Dog
Location: West Orange Animal Welfare League, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: "He's such a cutie, but what kind of dog is he? We're totally stumped, and we're not so sure Simba..." Learn more
DILLON
Name: DILLON
Species: Cat
Location: Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter Inc, PO Box 2151, Linden, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Tabby
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet Dillon, our sweet senior boy. Dillon is a shy tabby, but do not let that fool you. While Dillon..." Learn more
Mimosa
Name: Mimosa
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: "This friendly kitty is now located at Teterboro Petco so stop by and say Hello!" Learn more
Skeeter
Name: Skeeter
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: "Skeeter is a very friendly cat. He is now located at the Teterboro Petco so stop by and say Hello." Learn more
Carrot
Name: Carrot
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Shorthair
Description: "Carrots is a very friendly blind kitty in need of a forever home." Learn more
Oona
Name: Oona
Species: Cat
Location: Miss Pats Cats, East Orange, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Description: "Oona is a very sweet cat and would make a perfect lap cat. She is currently located at the Verona..." Learn more
Foster To Adopt - Woodrow
Name: Foster To Adopt - Woodrow
Species: Dog
Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Description: "Foster To Adopt.Woodrow is a 1-year-old Labrador retriever mix. Are you his forever home?We ensure all of the..." Learn more
Foster To Adopt - Bam Bam
Name: Foster To Adopt - Bam Bam
Species: Dog
Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Description: "Foster To Adopt.Bam Bam is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. Please give Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter a call at..." Learn more
Frank
Name: Frank
Species: Cat
Location: Purrfect Pals Inc, East Hanover, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "looking for an extremely friendly male..white and brown tabby...young, fully vetted good with dogs...? For additional information or to adopt,..." Learn more
Popeye
Name: Popeye
Species: Cat
Location: Plainfield Area Humane Society, Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Hey everyone, I’m Popeye! I’m a 2 year old male tabby and I was found outside of a South Plainfield..." Learn more
Suki
Name: Suki
Species: Cat
Location: Rescue Haven Foundation, P.O. Box 266, Caldwell, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Suki's owner died and this sweet affectionate boy has nowhere to go. He is 8 y/o and currently staying in..." Learn more
Jiggles
Name: Jiggles
Species: Cat
Location: Montclair Township Animal Shelter, 77 North Willow St, Montclair, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Jiggles- this kitty is a tough guy. He's not comfortable with being held or even pet, but we've learned that..." Learn more
Creampuff
Name: Creampuff
Species: Cat
Location: Montclair Township Animal Shelter, 77 North Willow St, Montclair, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Creampuff and Confetti are still learning to live with people. They are very independent cats, but over time they could..." Learn more
Callie
Name: Callie
Species: Dog
Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Curious Callie was rescued from rural MS as a stray with her brother Caleb. She is about 7 months old..." Learn more
Caleb
Name: Caleb
Species: Dog
Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Handsome Caleb was rescued from rural MS as a stray with his sister Callie. Caleb's foster home tells us that..." Learn more
Test Kitty
Name: Test Kitty
Species: Cat
Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Please complete this application if you are looking and don't see the cat you are interested in on our website..." Learn more
Lara
Name: Lara
Species: Dog
Location: Friends Of Sochi Dogs, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Age: 2 years old Weight: 52 lbsVet Record: 100% vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, femaleLara is a lovebug! She is..." Learn more
Ramona
Name: Ramona
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Ramona! This cutie was pulled from the shelter with her mother, Madeline (calico pictured above), and her sister, Eloise..." Learn more
Ethel
Name: Ethel
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Beautiful Ethel was dumped at the shelter on New Years Eve and waited there for a home until we pulled..." Learn more
Madeline
Name: Madeline
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Check out those gorgeous green eyes! Mama Madeline was pulled from an overcrowded shelter where she had been for months..." Learn more
Marlon
Name: Marlon
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Marlon is a handsome nearly 12lb orange tabby/white 2yr old cat. He was pulled from an overcrowded shelter where he..." Learn more
Pumba
Name: Pumba
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Check out this handsome young guy! 6-7 month old Pumba was the sibling of a female cat (Merry) we had..." Learn more
Eloise
Name: Eloise
Species: Cat
Location: 911 Dog And Cat Rescue, Morristown, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Eloise! This cutie was pulled from the shelter with her mother, Madeline (calico pictured above), and her sister, Ramona..." Learn more
Kikki (and Algebra)
Name: Kikki (and Algebra)
Species: Cat
Location: R And M Rockin Rescues, Belleville, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Kikki and her boyfriend, Algebra, are a beautiful, slightly shy 4-year-old couple, that gets along with other cats and as..." Learn more
Pablo
Name: Pablo
Species: Cat
Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet Pablo! This beautiful boy is about 5 1/2 months old. He has a luxuriant white coat with brown and..." Learn more
Chloe
Name: Chloe
Species: Dog
Location: Louies Legacy Animal Rescue, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
Good With: Dogs
Description: "SPECIAL NEEDSAllow me to introduce you to Chloe AKA Chloe the Magnificent! Chloe is a blind and deaf female..." Learn more
Rinn
Name: Rinn
Species: Dog
Location: Paws Montclair, Montclair, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
Description: "Rinn is a petite, sweet 3 year old who had been surrendered to the local pound due to "no time"..." Learn more
Jasper - Adoption Pending
Name: Jasper - Adoption Pending
Species: Dog
Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Whippet Hound Mix
Description: "ADOPTION FEE: $600Jasper was rescued from a TN high kill shelter. This sweet boy is only 7 months old..." Learn more
Hank
Name: Hank
Species: Cat
Location: Sammyvale Animal Sanctuary, Montclair, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Tiger Mix
Description: "Hank is a sweet handsome boy. He has a loud motor and is very playful. We would like to place..." Learn more
CRIMSON - Cute, Shy Boy!
Name: CRIMSON - Cute, Shy Boy!
Species: Cat
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: "ADOPT CRIMSON our SHY boy who likes other cats. More details below. **During the current health situation**If you are..." Learn more
BAXTER - Adorable Boy!
Name: BAXTER - Adorable Boy!
Species: Dog
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Retriever Border Collie Mix
Description: "ADOPT BAXTER! He 3 years old. More details below. **During the current health situation**If you are interested in ADOPTING..." Learn more
SCOOBY - Energetic!
Name: SCOOBY - Energetic!
Species: Dog
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: "Meet SCOOBY! He is a gorgeous SWEETHEART who needs training! More details below.**During the current health situation**If you..." Learn more
GABBANA - Loves to Play!
Name: GABBANA - Loves to Play!
Species: Dog
Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Rottweiler
Description: "Meet GABBANA our cute ROTTWEILER! More details below. **During the current health situation**If you are interested in ADOPTING from..." Learn more
Chellah and Paolo
Name: Chellah and Paolo
Species: Cat
Location: Next Chance Rescue, Jersey City, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Hi Everyone!! We are Chellah (F) and Paolo(M) and just arrived from Morocco. We recently came to the states and..." Learn more
Olivia
Name: Olivia
Species: Cat
Location: Staten Island Council For Animal Welfare, staten island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Olivia is a beautiful sweet long haired tiger that loves attention. She was rescued during a TNR project in a..." Learn more
Henry
Name: Henry
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Homes Animal Rescue, Staten Island, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Henry is a unique and handsome 2 year old domestic medium hair? mix that came to us all the way..." Learn more
Samantha
Name: Samantha
Species: Cat
Location: Yellow Brick Road Rescue Nj, Nutley, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Samantha!Samantha is a young 2 year old petite female. She was on deaths row at a high kill..." Learn more
Dalila
Name: Dalila
Species: Cat
Location: Yellow Brick Road Rescue Nj, Nutley, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet dalila!Dalila is a 2-3 year old young female. We rescued her from outside and got her fully vetted...." Learn more
Elliott
Name: Elliott
Species: Cat
Location: Yellow Brick Road Rescue Nj, Nutley, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Meet Elliott!Elliott is a 3 month old male who made his way here all the way from st Thomas..." Learn more
Sandy
Name: Sandy
Species: Cat
Location: Yellow Brick Road Rescue Nj, Nutley, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet sandy!Sandy is a young 2 year old female. She was on deaths row at a high kill shelter..." Learn more
Felisha
Name: Felisha
Species: Cat
Location: Yellow Brick Road Rescue Nj, Nutley, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet felisha!Felisha is a young 2 year old female. She was on deaths row at a high kill shelter..." Learn more
Sassy
Name: Sassy
Species: Cat
Location: Yellow Brick Road Rescue Nj, Nutley, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Meet sassy!Sassy is a young 8 month old petite female. She was on deaths row at a high kill..." Learn more
Marlin
Name: Marlin
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Marlin is a big beautiful 4 year old boy who needs a new home. He is fiv/felv negative, neutered, and..." Learn more
Yeti
Name: Yeti
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Don't let the name fool you, Yeti is beautiful, sweet, and young! She is approximately 1 year old (still a..." Learn more
Maya
Name: Maya
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Maya is around 4 years old, spyaed, fiv/felv negative, and up to date on vaccines. She is calm, mellow cat..." Learn more
Star
Name: Star
Species: Cat
Location: Parsippany Animal Control And Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Star is a sweet girl who is around 4.5 years old. She is spayed, fiv/felv negative, and up to date..." Learn more
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