Stamford Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Rudy, Smiling Shaggy, Jessie & More
Want to add a new member to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Maybe it's time to adopt a pet! Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many shelters in the Stamford area are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home throughout Connecticut — and many are located near you. In the search for a lovable new companion, consider starting at a local shelter like A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, where Margie 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.
If you 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, you might like Rudy, an American Staffordshire Terrier 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.
Rudy
Name: Rudy
Species: Dog
Location: Project Precious Rescue, PO Box 17307, Stamford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Adorable, energetic pup Rudy is looking for his forever family!Rudy is a very happy, social 45lb guy who is..." Learn more
Smiling Shaggy
Name: Smiling Shaggy
Species: Dog
Location: Red Leash Rescue Inc, Stamford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Wirehaired Terrier Bichon Frise Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Meet Smiling Shaggy!Shaggy is believed to be a 16lb wire terrier bichon mix 10-11yo.He was found on the..." Learn more
Jessie
Name: Jessie
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, Stamford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Border Collie
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****PLEASE READ ENTIRE BIO BEFORE EMAILING*****Name: Jessie*Age: 13 yrs*Current Weight: 40 lbs*Adoption fee: $300Jessie is..." Learn more
Nala
Name: Nala
Species: Dog
Location: Lucky Dog Refuge, Stamford, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Akita
Description: "*TO APPLY GO TO www.LuckyDogRefuge.com*Have you seen a 15 year old Akita? Neither had we....but then along came Nala!..." Learn more
Margie
Name: Margie
Species: Dog
Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Darien, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Hi my name is Margie and my foster mom says I’m the best girl. I’m a 50lbs mixed breed girl..." Learn more
Finn
Name: Finn
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Tuxedo
Description: "It's a new year, all about new beginnings so we thought it would be a great time to introduce you..." Learn more
Annabelle
Name: Annabelle
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Annabelle... a beautiful sweet girl who is approximately 6-9 months old. She came from a sad situation but is..." Learn more
Marcy
Name: Marcy
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Protectors Of Paws And Claws, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Good With: Kids
Description: "Marceline (Marcy) was purchased as a companion. Unfortunately, days after she arrived, the other pig passed away. Her family felt..." Learn more
Paradise
Name: Paradise
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "**** FIRST STEP TO ADOPTION IS TO APPLY ONLINE, LINK BELOW ***Adorable 5 month old sweet Paradise is a..." Learn more
Henrietta
Name: Henrietta
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "*** FIRST STEP TO ADOPTION IS COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION, LINK BELOW ***Beautiful 5 month old sweet Henrietta is..." Learn more
Cisco - Read My Bio Below
Name: Cisco - Read My Bio Below
Species: Cat
Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more
Potter - Read My Bio Below
Name: Potter - Read My Bio Below
Species: Cat
Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more
Cashew - Read My Bio Below
Name: Cashew - Read My Bio Below
Species: Cat
Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more
Peanut - Read My Bio Below
Name: Peanut - Read My Bio Below
Species: Cat
Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more
Sarah - Read My Bio Below
Name: Sarah - Read My Bio Below
Species: Cat
Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more
Sweetie - Read My Bio Below
Name: Sweetie - Read My Bio Below
Species: Cat
Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
Description: "* * * READ MY BIO! * * **** IF INTERESTED IN MEETING ANY OF OUR CATS YOU MUST..." Learn more
Maxwell
Name: Maxwell
Species: Dog
Location: Double Dog Rescue, Norwalk, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Breed: Chihuahua MixAge: 10 years oldWeight: 17 lbsGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: UnknownGood with..." Learn more
Nala
Name: Nala
Species: Dog
Location: Trina And Friends K9 Rescue, Bedford, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Meet Nala. Nala needs an experienced handler. She can be reactive and dominant. She has lived in a home with..." Learn more
Donna
Name: Donna
Species: Cat
Location: Nyc Bronx Westchester Cat Coalition Nyc Cat Coalition, Port Chester, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Sweet Donna is a Dilute Calico beauty! She is very affectionate and loves attention! She has a sweet, expressive face,..." Learn more
The Gunther avenue Snow Babies!
Name: The Gunther avenue Snow Babies!
Species: Cat
Location: Nyc Bronx Westchester Cat Coalition Nyc Cat Coalition, Port Chester, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Meet the Gunther Avenue Snow Babies! This adorable litter of 4 was rescued a few days before the big snow..." Learn more
Munchie
Name: Munchie
Species: Cat
Location: Nyc Bronx Westchester Cat Coalition Nyc Cat Coalition, Port Chester, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Munchie is the sweetest, friendliest, most playful and confident kitten foster mom has ever met. He is fearless and plays..." Learn more
Alphie/TweedleDum (12222-943)
Name: Alphie/TweedleDum (12222-943)
Species: Cat
Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Chestnut
Name: Chestnut
Species: Cat
Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "I'm a little bit shy at first, but I get over that very quickly. I love to give out affection..." Learn more
Nefertiti
Name: Nefertiti
Species: Cat
Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Jack 2 (12222-948)
Name: Jack 2 (12222-948)
Species: Cat
Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Shock (12222-958)
Name: Shock (12222-958)
Species: Cat
Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Midnight is our mushball!
Name: Midnight is our mushball!
Species: Cat
Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Bombay
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Could there be any more twins this week?!! HOW ABOUT 2 more SETS??!!! Meet siblings Lucas and Precious (Bombay Maine..." Learn more
Oliver is our chunky buddy! Going to be a big boy!
Name: Oliver is our chunky buddy! Going to be a big boy!
Species: Cat
Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Could there be any more twins this week?!! HOW ABOUT 2 more SETS??!!! Meet siblings Lucas and Precious (Bombay Maine..." Learn more
Parsley is purrfect purrfection!
Name: Parsley is purrfect purrfection!
Species: Cat
Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Bombay
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Ok so when cuteness meets cuteness you get SUPER cuteness!! Meet the sweetest baby quintuplets ever - the teeny tiny..." Learn more
Ethan is INCREDIBLE - WOW SWEET SNUGGLY THERAPY POTENTIAL!!
Name: Ethan is INCREDIBLE - WOW SWEET SNUGGLY THERAPY POTENTIAL!!
Species: Cat
Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tabby
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Ok guys my name is Ethan and I am AWESOME. Oh u don't need to look any further because I..." Learn more
YUKO - Gorgeous, Sweet, Cuddly, 14-Week-Old, Bengal Mix Girl!
Name: YUKO - Gorgeous, Sweet, Cuddly, 14-Week-Old, Bengal Mix Girl!
Species: Cat
Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Bengal Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "YUKO is unbelievably cute!! This kitty has an incredible and unusual coat, which is incredibly soft and silky. She is..." Learn more
Bane is the BEST - WOWOW Snowshoe lover!
Name: Bane is the BEST - WOWOW Snowshoe lover!
Species: Cat
Location: Rock N Rescue, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Snowshoe
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "New Year's brings special stories so look no further because Bane is the smushiest lovebug you will ever meet. As..." Learn more
BALSAM - Stunning, Loving, Silly, Cuddly, 20-Week-Old, Bombay Mix Boy!
Name: BALSAM - Stunning, Loving, Silly, Cuddly, 20-Week-Old, Bombay Mix Boy!
Species: Cat
Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Bombay
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "BALSAM is an amazingly sweet, loving, and playful boy. He is so soft and silky! He is a Bombay, with..." Learn more
CRISTABELLE - Gorgeous, Silly, Playful. Sweet, 12-Week-Old, Bengal Mix Girl!
Name: CRISTABELLE - Gorgeous, Silly, Playful. Sweet, 12-Week-Old, Bengal Mix Girl!
Species: Cat
Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Bengal
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "CRISTABELLE is unbelievably cute!! This kitty has an incredible and unusual coat, with amazing spots. She is everything a young..." Learn more
CEDAR - Stunning, Sweet, Silky, Sleek, 20-Week-Old, Bombay - Tuxedo Boy!
Name: CEDAR - Stunning, Sweet, Silky, Sleek, 20-Week-Old, Bombay - Tuxedo Boy!
Species: Cat
Location: Second Hand Siamese, South Salem, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Bombay Tuxedo Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "CEDAR is a wonderful, loving, playful boy! He loves clowning around, especially with other kitties. He loves to be petted..." Learn more
Madison
Name: Madison
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Rhodesian Ridgeback Boxer Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please do not message the rescue asking if this dog is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Inara
Name: Inara
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please do not message the rescue asking if this dog is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Gemini
Name: Gemini
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NOT message the rescue asking if this puppy is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Lanie
Name: Lanie
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please do not message the rescue asking if this dog is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Reilly (Blue Litter)
Name: Reilly (Blue Litter)
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NOT message the rescue asking if this puppy is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Rhea (Blue Litter)
Name: Rhea (Blue Litter)
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NOT message the rescue asking if this puppy is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Maddox
Name: Maddox
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NO message the rescue asking if this dog is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Henry
Name: Henry
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Redbone Coonhound Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please DO NO message the rescue asking if this dog is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Daisy aka Dixie
Name: Daisy aka Dixie
Species: Dog
Location: Snarr Northeast, White Plains, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Rhodesian Ridgeback Great Dane Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "****Please do not message the rescue asking if this dog is still available; if a dog/puppy is still listed on..." Learn more
Tiger
Name: Tiger
Species: Dog
Location: Pet Rescue, 7 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Basset Hound
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Tiger has the most beautiful silky coat, and yes, those ears are totally tuned in. She is a typical healthy,..." Learn more
Jake
Name: Jake
Species: Cat
Location: Pet Rescue, 7 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "This stunning 3 yr old boy has a sweet, calm personality. He loves company and will roll over for belly..." Learn more
Gianna
Name: Gianna
Species: Dog
Location: Pet Rescue, 7 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: ""I'm ready for my close-up Mr. Demille" Gianna is a statuesque beauty. She has all the bouncy energy that comes..." Learn more
Arlington
Name: Arlington
Species: Dog
Location: Pet Rescue, 7 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NY
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Black Mouth Cur
Description: "Look at that handsome face. Arlington is an intelligent, energetic boy. He is a healthy active dog, but also makes..." Learn more
Patsy
Name: Patsy
Species: Cat
Location: Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue Roar, Ridgefield, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "DOB: 12/12/19Patsy is spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adoption fee: $200.00**For more information regarding ROAR’s adoption policies..." Learn more
Freida
Name: Freida
Species: Dog
Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more
Rubie
Name: Rubie
Species: Dog
Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more
Beth
Name: Beth
Species: Dog
Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more
Jackson
Name: Jackson
Species: Dog
Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more
Emma
Name: Emma
Species: Dog
Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more
Milo
Name: Milo
Species: Dog
Location: Looking Glass Animal Rescue, Ridgefield, CT
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Looking Glass Animal Rescue is a 501c3 virtual rescue, using a network of dedicated fosters throughout the Northeast to care..." Learn more
This article originally appeared on the Stamford Patch
