Adoptable Pets Of The Week In San Francisco Area

If you've been looking to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your household, start with these San Francisco area animal shelters for a pet up for adoption.

About 6.5 million pets are surrendered to rescue organizations each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for your new friend is at Family Dog Rescue, where Tessie the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption agency. 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.

With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week?s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you?re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family.

Click on any listing for more information about a pet 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 content@patch.com.

Ollie

• Name: Ollie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Australian Shepherds Furever, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
• Description: "COURTESY POST-Manteca, CA (owners contact info is at the bottom of this bio) This handsome boy is Ollie, a 2..." Learn more

Una

• Name: Una
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Chihuahua
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Una! This sweet, affectionate girl loves people, especially..." Learn more

Tessie

• Name: Tessie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Tessie! This sweet girl is looking for her..." Learn more

Mr. Blondie

• Name: Mr. Blondie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Mr. Blondie is a shy and sensitive boy who..." Learn more

Ethan

• Name: Ethan
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Pug Mix
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Ethan is an adorable and snuggly little boy who..." Learn more

Louis

• Name: Louis
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier Pug Mix
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Louis! This smiley guy is looking for his..." Learn more

Cheri

• Name: Cheri
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Cheri! This pretty girl is looking for her..." Learn more

Lewis

• Name: Lewis
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Husky
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Lewis! This lovable goofball can't wait to show..." Learn more

Louisa

• Name: Louisa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Husky Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Louisa! This striking sweetheart is one of the..." Learn more

Grant

• Name: Grant
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Grant! This handsome boy is looking for his..." Learn more

Cinnamon

• Name: Cinnamon
• Species: Dog
• Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Cinnamon! This girl is sweet and spicy just..." Learn more

Bear

• Name: Bear
• Species: Dog
• Location: Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, 268 Bush Street #4322, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Bear -- Male black Lab, 8-years-old 69 lbs Neutered Background: An awful situation? Bear?s owner died in the home but..." Learn more

Guppy - foster/adopt

• Name: Guppy - foster/adopt
• Species: Dog
• Location: Grateful Dogs Rescue, PO Box 411013, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Guppy is a wiggly little fish who wants nothing more than to wiggle her way into your heart and lap...." Learn more

Quentin

• Name: Quentin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Grateful Dogs Rescue, PO Box 411013, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Feist Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Quentin is about 20 pounds and one year old. He has very long legs so stands quite tall. It is..." Learn more

Gordi

• Name: Gordi
• Species: Dog
• Location: Grateful Dogs Rescue, PO Box 411013, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, West Highland White Terrier / Westie German Shepherd Dog Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Gordi is about 5 years old and 40 pounds. He arrived at the shelter when his person passed away and..." Learn more

PANZANELLA

• Name: PANZANELLA
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sf Animal Care And Control, 1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: "The weather is warming up and it's time for some Panzanella! Like her namesake, this delicious puppy goes with just..." Learn more

MELISA

• Name: MELISA
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sf Animal Care And Control, 1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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A466957

• Name: A466957
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Sf Animal Care And Control, 1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
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A466956

• Name: A466956
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Sf Animal Care And Control, 1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
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Papa

• Name: Papa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Love And Second Chances, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Jindo
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Papa! Papa is a very sweet dog who is patiently waiting for a loving forever home! To get more..." Learn more

Daisy

• Name: Daisy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Love And Second Chances, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Jindo Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Daisy! Daisy is a very sweet dog who is patiently waiting for a loving forever home! To get more..." Learn more

Chauncy 9579

• Name: Chauncy 9579
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Bichon Frise
• Description: "Everyone meet Chauncy! This adorable fluffy white boy is oh so special, and looking for a warm and cozy loving..." Learn more

Spruce 9621

• Name: Spruce 9621
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pekingese
• Description: "Puginese? Peke-a-pug? Pug-a-peke? Doesn't matter-a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, and Spruce is one sweet little..." Learn more

Sparky 9614

• Name: Sparky 9614
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Terrier
• Description: "A member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1, Sparky is a retired electrician. A fantastic sense of..." Learn more

Bluejay 9623

• Name: Bluejay 9623
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Fallen from an old oak tree on a windy day in San Francisco, BlueJay lost his wings. A wise Squirrel..." Learn more

Cozmo 9607

• Name: Cozmo 9607
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Dachshund
• Description: "Standing before you on 4 short legs, weighing in at -we don't ask how many pounds - is Cozmo! The..." Learn more

Crystal 9503

• Name: Crystal 9503
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Maltese
• Description: "The name says it all. This white-hot sparkler is gonna brighten up you life. We could all use a little..." Learn more

Dennis 9574

• Name: Dennis 9574
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
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Hershey 9590

• Name: Hershey 9590
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Description: "What's sweet, chocolaty, and full of kisses? Hershey the dog is here at Muttville and is better than any piece..." Learn more

Kacie 9594

• Name: Kacie 9594
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Rat Terrier
• Description: "The supermodel of Muttville! Just off the pageant runway where she took home first place at the Most Marvelous Mutt..." Learn more

Suzie 9536

• Name: Suzie 9536
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Lhasa Apso Maltese Mix
• Description: "You know what's missing from your life? A silky personal hug-pillow named Suzie. We nailed it, right? This sweet, mellow..." Learn more

Barnes 9196

• Name: Barnes 9196
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Yorkshire Terrier
• Description: "What could possibly be better than one sweet Yorkie? Two of course! Barnes & Noble are a fantastic pair of..." Learn more

Noble 9197

• Name: Noble 9197
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Yorkshire Terrier
• Description: "What could possibly be better than one sweet Yorkie? Two of course! Barnes & Noble are a fantastic pair of..." Learn more

Ritz 9539

• Name: Ritz 9539
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Yorkshire Terrier
• Description: "In nature, there are no rules. The proof? A wizened little Yorkie with the bleach-blonde bangs of a teenage surf..." Learn more

Tumtum 9622

• Name: Tumtum 9622
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pug Pekingese Mix
• Description: "Tum Tum is a classic ISFJ personality type, which means he is initially cautious about who is trusted to give..." Learn more

Zeeba 9490

• Name: Zeeba 9490
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Poodle
• Description: "We need to invent a word for when something that's already ridiculously cute is pushed OVER THE TOP of the..." Learn more

Sprinkles 9531

• Name: Sprinkles 9531
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Description: "Why spend all day making a pavlova when everyone knows the best dessert is Sundae and Sprinkles? These two packaged..." Learn more

Travis 9565

• Name: Travis 9565
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Jindo
• Description: "All the mutts in the class have a crush on Travis, but he doesn't even know it! He's just a..." Learn more

Sierra 9615

• Name: Sierra 9615
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Meet Sierra, an active, agile, auburn beauty with the poise and charisma of a benevolent cult leader. Watch out! Before..." Learn more

Wordle 9602

• Name: Wordle 9602
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Maltese
• Description: "What's a five letter word for something floofy? You definitely won't be able to guess because it's got two G's..." Learn more

Marlow 9624

• Name: Marlow 9624
• Species: Dog
• Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
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Matilda & Linda

• Name: Matilda & Linda
• Species: Cat
• Location: Fuzzy Butt Rescue And Tnr, San Francisco , CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Linda is an approximately 3 month old brown tabby DSH. She was rescued by a nice woman named Linda when..." Learn more

Iver

• Name: Iver
• Species: Dog
• Location: Center For Animal Rescue And Education In Solano Cares, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
• Description: "Irresistible Iver is endlessly enthusiastic about everything! A beguiling blend of affectionate and active, this sweet former stray adores attention,..." Learn more

Cotton w/Aurora

• Name: Cotton w/Aurora
• Species: Dove
• Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
• Description: "Cotton is temporarily fostering with our Ploughshares Nursery flock. Sorry, this handsome guy is not for adoption, but we've got..." Learn more

Nora

• Name: Nora
• Species: Dove
• Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
• Description: "Pretty, tiny Nora is a Tippler pigeon who was brought stray and injured to the shelter in San Jose. She..." Learn more

Star w/Skye

• Name: Star w/Skye
• Species: Dove
• Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Pigeon
• Description: "UPDATE 3/3/22: After four very happy years as pet house pigeons, beautiful, friendly Star & her mate Skye (formerly named..." Learn more

Skye w/Star

• Name: Skye w/Star
• Species: Dove
• Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
• Description: "UPDATE 3/3/22: After four very happy years as pet house pigeons, beautiful, gentle Skye & his sweet wife Star (formerly..." Learn more

Peewee

• Name: Peewee
• Species: Dove
• Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
• Description: "Peewee came into Palomacy after she was struck by a hawk. Her finder got in touch and a volunteer picked..." Learn more

Cow

• Name: Cow
• Species: Dove
• Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
• Description: "Cute pigeon Cow was brought stray into the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley but, because they can't treat domestics, Cow..." Learn more

April

• Name: April
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Dogs Farm Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hello, people! My. name is April. I am just a puppy, 5 months old and I weigh about 6 lbs..." Learn more

Summer

• Name: Summer
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Dogs Farm Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi, my name is Summer. I am a 5-month-old puppy who weighs about 9 lbs. I was found in a..." Learn more

Hank

• Name: Hank
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Dogs Farm Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hello! My name is Hank. I am an 8-year-old Shepherd mix and a medium-sided boy who weighs about 52 lbs...." Learn more

Derry

• Name: Derry
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Dogs Farm Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Shepherd
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "My name is Derry. I am a 6-month-old female puppy. I am a small Shepherd mix who weighs about 22..." Learn more

Gypsy Rose

• Name: Gypsy Rose
• Species: Dog
• Location: Beyond Rescue, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: "Applications are now open for Gypsy Rose! She's an eleven week old pitbull puppy who is sweet as sugar. She..." Learn more

ROCCO

• Name: ROCCO
• Species: Dog
• Location: Karmic Rescue Without Borders, San Francisco, CA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Beagle
• Description: "Ready for his forever home. Rocco prefers to be the only dog, the only one that makes your heart flutter!..." Learn more