Want to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter. Many pound animals are still looking for their forever home and animal shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions.
Millions of companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by adoption agencies nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. If you’re on a search for an adorable new family member, consider starting at a local shelter like Animal Friends, where Noel 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.
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 cat person, meet Hoku, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption . Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs 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. If you’re a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you’ll need to list them through Petfinder . All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected] .
Hoku
- Name: Hoku
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Hoku! Hoku is a two year old orange boy looking for a new home. Hoku is neutered, microchipped, and…” Learn more
Fred
- Name: Fred
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Fuzzy Lop
- Description: “Meet Fred! This handsome fella is a one year old boy. Fred made his way here after his owner could…” Learn more
Peace
- Name: Peace
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Meet Peace! This handsome 1-year-old boy came to us as a transfer from another shelter in December. Peace is a…” Learn more
Nettle
- Name: Nettle
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Nettle! This gorgeous 1.5-year-old girl was brought to Animal Friends from our Humane Investigations Team for having too many…” Learn more
Noel
- Name: Noel
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Noel is latin for “to be born” which is perfect because she ready to start her new life with you!…” Learn more
Jingle
- Name: Jingle
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Meet Jingle! This sweet young pup was brought in with his best friend Jangle through our Humane Investigations Department. Jingle…” Learn more
Jangle
- Name: Jangle
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Meet Jangle! This sweet young pup was brought in with his best friend Jingle through our Humane Investigations Department. Jingle…” Learn more
Hope
- Name: Hope
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Looking for a bright light in your life? Meet Hope! She is here to provide just that … hope! This…” Learn more
Nuri
- Name: Nuri
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Nuri! Nuri came to us with many, many siblings through our Humane Investigations department. Nuri is looking for a…” Learn more
Nebo
- Name: Nebo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Calling cat lovers! Come to the mount Nebo area to meet, well, Nebo! Nebo came us with many, many siblings…” Learn more
Sapphira
- Name: Sapphira
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Angora Rabbit
- Description: “Meet Sapphira! This fluffy gal is full of energy and cannot wait to play! Sapphira is a little smartie who…” Learn more
Nika
- Name: Nika
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Meet Nika! This torbie girl is a year old and full of love. She was brought here by our Humane…” Learn more
Zipper
- Name: Zipper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Senior Hearts Rescue And Renewal, Bradfordwoods, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal is the only licensed senior dog rescue organization in Western Pennsylvania. We do not have…” Learn more
Beau
- Name: Beau
- Species: Dog
- Location: Senior Hearts Rescue And Renewal, Bradfordwoods, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pekingese
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal is the only licensed senior dog rescue organization in Western Pennsylvania. We do not have…” Learn more
Archie
- Name: Archie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Senior Hearts Rescue And Renewal, Bradfordwoods, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Poodle Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal is the only licensed senior dog rescue organization in Western Pennsylvania. We do not have…” Learn more
Misty
- Name: Misty
- Species: Dog
- Location: Distinguished Dobermans Rescue, Moon Township, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Miniature Pinscher
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Misty Min Pins & More Rescue, Inc,-KS Holland, OH (This is a courtesy listing) Please read full bio and…” Learn more
Chief
- Name: Chief
- Species: Dog
- Location: Distinguished Dobermans Rescue, Moon Township, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, English Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Chief! He is a sweet little English Shepherd/Lab mix puppy who is looking for his forever home! He is…” Learn more
BISCUIT
- Name: BISCUIT
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! I’m new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know me…” Learn more
TRIP
- Name: TRIP
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know…” Learn more
JELLYBEAN MEOW MEOW
- Name: JELLYBEAN MEOW MEOW
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This little guy won the hearts of 2 foster moms, so the name. A coin toss and Meow Meow foster…” Learn more
CARMELLA
- Name: CARMELLA
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Hello! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know…” Learn more
REBA
- Name: REBA
- Species: Dog
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
- Description: “Hello, my name is Reba! I was surrendered to the shelter when my family was no longer able to care…” Learn more
GARTH
- Name: GARTH
- Species: Dog
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
- Description: “Hello, my name is Garth! I was surrendered to the shelter when my family was no longer able to care…” Learn more
KIT MARLOWE
- Name: KIT MARLOWE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! Kit Marlowe came to the shelter sick and covered in fleas. He spent some time with our medical team…” Learn more
AMADEUS
- Name: AMADEUS
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! Amadeus came in as a stray from one of our staff members. He could live children and cat experienced…” Learn more
SMOKE
- Name: SMOKE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello, my name is Smoke! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the…” Learn more
MASTER BRUCE
- Name: MASTER BRUCE
- Species: Dog
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Hello! I am Bruce! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know me better! Looking…” Learn more
HARPER
- Name: HARPER
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know…” Learn more
TIKTOK
- Name: TIKTOK
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “Hello! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know…” Learn more
HONEYBEE
- Name: HONEYBEE
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! Miss Honeybee is the sweetest old lady who thrives when she is around people! Her favorite thing to do…” Learn more
KIT
- Name: KIT
- Species: Cat
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know…” Learn more
LUCY
- Name: LUCY
- Species: Dog
- Location: Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, German Shepherd Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Description: “Hello! I am Lucy. I’m currently in a foster home. Please contact the shelter if you are interested in meeting…” Learn more
Princess
- Name: Princess
- Species: Cat
- Location: Trash Cat Rescue, Gibsonia, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Meet Princess! Princess is a sweet, active young girl who was rescued along with her “twin”, Starlight (soon to be…” Learn more
Ramona
- Name: Ramona
- Species: Cat
- Location: Trash Cat Rescue, Gibsonia, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Ramona! This girl first came on to the TCR radar when we saw a Facebook post asking for help…” Learn more
Lavender
- Name: Lavender
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Lavender! This lady came to us as a stray so we don’t know much about her past or who…” Learn more
Joey
- Name: Joey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “How you doin’? It’s Joey! We don’t know squat about his prior history, as he came to us as a…” Learn more
Pirouette
- Name: Pirouette
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “I hope you dance…………right over to HARP! Pirouette tippy-tapped to us as a stray, so we don’t know much about…” Learn more
Good Time Gal
- Name: Good Time Gal
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Good Time Gal is a gal that likes to have a good time! And by good time she means naps…” Learn more
Twix
- Name: Twix
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Twix! This handsome boy came to us after his owner had to move and was unable to care for…” Learn more
Nala
- Name: Nala
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Nala is just a small town gal looking for a nice, calm home to relax and be spoiled in. She’s…” Learn more
Wendell
- Name: Wendell
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “This lovely little boy is Wendell. Wendell came to us as a stray so we do not know much about…” Learn more
Zeus
- Name: Zeus
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Zeus! This handsome guy came to us after his owner was no longer able to care for him. Zeus…” Learn more
Prince
- Name: Prince
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This is Prince! He is a senior boy who has lived in several homes over the years, but he is…” Learn more
Vera
- Name: Vera
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This gorgeous gal is Vera! She came to us as her family was moving and could not take her with…” Learn more
Ella
- Name: Ella
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, English Lop
- Description: “Meet Ella! This girl came to us with her friend Olivia as strays, so we don’t know much about her…” Learn more
Bing
- Name: Bing
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Bada Bing! Bing came to us as a transfer from another shelter, so we don’t know much about her past,…” Learn more
The Meowtain
- Name: The Meowtain
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet: The Meowtain! Meowtain came to us as a stray, so we don’t know too much about his past. He’s…” Learn more
Blackberry
- Name: Blackberry
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Blackberry is probably the coolest cat you’ll ever meet. He’s sweet and cute and puurfect! Blackberry came to us as…” Learn more
Jerry
- Name: Jerry
- Species: Chinchilla
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Chinchilla
- Description: “Meet Jerry, he’s CCEO (Chief Chinchilla Executive Officer) here at our North Side Campus. He’s looking for a new office…” Learn more
Stewie
- Name: Stewie
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “Meet Stewie! This handsome little fellow came to us when his owner was no longer able to care for him…” Learn more
Groot
- Name: Groot
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “HE IS GROOT! He is groot! He is GROOT! This hero is ready to retire in a cushy forever home…” Learn more
Invitation
- Name: Invitation
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “You’ve been formally invited to meet our lovely Invitation! She came to us as a stray so a lot of…” Learn more
Ricky
- Name: Ricky
- Species: Parrot
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Budgie / Budgerigar
- Description: “Just try to name a more iconic duo than Ricky and Lucy! This pair came to HARP as strays, so…” Learn more
Olivia
- Name: Olivia
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, English Lop
- Description: “Meet Olivia! This girl came to us with her friend Ella as strays, so we don’t know much about her…” Learn more
Scallop
- Name: Scallop
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Animal Rescue North, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Did you know that the scallop is a symbol for love and beauty? Did you know our Scallop is ready…” Learn more
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