Enfield Area Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Pearl, Cheezit, Star & More

If you?re looking to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these Enfield area shelters for a pet to adopt.

About 6.5 million pets and other companion animals are taken in each year by animal pounds nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses.

However, only half of all shelter animals ? about 3.2 million ? are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals ? some right here in the Enfield area ? are still waiting for their forever homes.

If you 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 Pearl, 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 content@patch.com.

Pearl

• Name: Pearl
• Species: Cat
• Location: Marys Kitty Korner, PO Box 418, Pleasant Valley, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Pearl is a sweet, sweet kitty who would make a wonderful companion. She?s curious, fun loving, playful and gets along..." Learn more

Cheezit

• Name: Cheezit
• Species: Cat
• Location: Marys Kitty Korner, PO Box 418, Pleasant Valley, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Cheezit is a cutie! She loves everyone! She was found alone outside with nothing to eat but Cheezits, hence her..." Learn more

Star

• Name: Star
• Species: Dog
• Location: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Inc, Enfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Star!! This gorgeous girl is ~3-months-old and 12 lbs. Star is a delightful and lovable puppy. She has typical..." Learn more

Buddy

• Name: Buddy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Inc, Enfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Buddy!! Buddy joins us from Mississippi. Buddy is an ~2-year-old mixed breed, who weighs 36 lbs. Buddy just completed..." Learn more

Dandy

• Name: Dandy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Inc, Enfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Dandy!! Dandy joins us from Mississippi. This 5-month-old boy weighs approximately 30 lbs. Dandy is a bit reserved and..." Learn more

Bullseye

• Name: Bullseye
• Species: Dog
• Location: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Inc, Enfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "We are pleased to introduce you to Bullseye! Bullseye joins us from Mississippi. This approximately 5-month-old mixed breed weighs about..." Learn more

Maggie

• Name: Maggie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Inc, Enfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Hound
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Maggie!! Maggie joins us from Alabama. She's an ~7-month-old hound mix, weighing 60 lbs. Maggie loves everything and everybody!..." Learn more

Max

• Name: Max
• Species: Dog
• Location: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Inc, Enfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Basset Hound Dachshund Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Max! Max is an ~2.5 year old basset mix, weighing about 55 lbs. He has an old injury to..." Learn more

Sam and Mittens

• Name: Sam and Mittens
• Species: Cat
• Location: Enfield Community Cat Project, Enfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Look at these two ?? Handsome brother littermates looking for their forever home They are about 8 weeks and as..." Learn more

Court

• Name: Court
• Species: Dog
• Location: East Windsor Animal Control, 25 School Street, East Windsor, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Husky Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Found in area of Interstate 91 Exit 44 East Windsor, CT. Husky/Mix, White/Sable, Male, Adult. If Court is not claimed..." Learn more

Nadia

• Name: Nadia
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hartmans Haven, Somers, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Nadia was found with her siblings as strays in NC and ended up in a high kill shelter. She has..." Learn more

Aria

• Name: Aria
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hartmans Haven, Somers, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Aria and Artie (in separate posting but pictured here he has the black chin.) - 4 months old -..." Learn more

Spike

• Name: Spike
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hartmans Haven, Somers, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Spike!! This gurrrl?. I love! She is so sweet and sassy and strong. A week ago this girl couldn?t..." Learn more

Artie

• Name: Artie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hartmans Haven, Somers, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Artie and Aria (in separate posting but pictured here she has the white chin.) - 4 months old -..." Learn more

Duke

• Name: Duke
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hartmans Haven, Somers, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "7/21/22 Duke was born 4/27/22 in a high kill shelter in NC. He was pulled by our rescue over two..." Learn more

Martinella

• Name: Martinella
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hermiones Home Inc, Windsor Locks, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet the sweetest lap cat of all time, Martinella. Martinella was pulled from the euthanasia list in a busy NYC..." Learn more

Thurston-2021-29

• Name: Thurston-2021-29
• Species: Cat
• Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Sweet Thrasher (estimated 11+ years old) has had a hard life, separated from his litter mates when their owner could..." Learn more

Kimba

• Name: Kimba
• Species: Cat
• Location: Connecticut Cat Connection, 40 Stevens Mill Rd, Windsor, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Kimba is a very affectionate, laid-back 8 year old. She would do best with someone who has time to hold..." Learn more

CT Autumn (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Autumn (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Terrier Mix
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Helen (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Helen (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Coco (ELLINGTON,CT)

• Name: CT Coco (ELLINGTON,CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Augusta (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Augusta (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Athens (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Athens (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Atlanta (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Atlanta (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Dolly (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Dolly (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Dolly's story is sadly something that..." Learn more

CT Tawny (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Tawny (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mountain Cur
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Bella (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Bella (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Dane Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Gorgeous! Beautiful! Stunning! What else can..." Learn more

CT Juno (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Juno (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Dane Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Gorgeous! Beautiful! Stunning! What else can..." Learn more

CT Polly (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Polly (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Polly came in with Dolly, we..." Learn more

CT Perry (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Perry (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Savanah (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Savanah (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Putney (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Putney (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Putney and Phoebe are the epitome..." Learn more

CT Sammy (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Sammy (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Poodle Terrier Mix
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Sammy was brought into a GA..." Learn more

CT Dora (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Dora (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

CT Athena (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Athena (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Dane Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Gorgeous! Beautiful! Stunning! What else can..." Learn more

CT Stella (ELLINGTON,CT)

• Name: CT Stella (ELLINGTON,CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Dane Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Gorgeous! Beautiful! Stunning! What else can..." Learn more

CT Sparky (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Sparky (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd Corgi Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Sparky is one super pup! The..." Learn more

CT Sven (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Sven (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Collie Australian Shepherd Mix
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Sven is a fuzzy boy with..." Learn more

CT Phoebe (ELLINGTON, CT)

• Name: CT Phoebe (ELLINGTON, CT)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsafe, 110 Sandy Beach Road, Ellington, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Meet me at the ELLINGTON, CT location - 110 Sandy Beach Rd. ELLINGTON, CT! Looking to add a new 4-legged..." Learn more

Griffin

• Name: Griffin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Beagle Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "This beautiful boy is a survivor on exponential levels. As a young pup, he survived distemper- a horrible and deadly..." Learn more

Yoda

• Name: Yoda
• Species: Dog
• Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "If eyes are the window to the soul, Yoda's eyes are telling us he's loyal and loving. 14 pounds of..." Learn more

Ellie

• Name: Ellie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "This spunky, adorable, and silly puppy is Ellie, a 12 week old Heeler mixed puppy that is eagerly waiting for..." Learn more

Cowboy

• Name: Cowboy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "As they say on the trails: ?Keep a friend that?s someone you can ride the river with?. We believe that..." Learn more

Priya

• Name: Priya
• Species: Dog
• Location: Addicus Legacy Dog Rescue, Vernon, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Look at this absolute goofball! Priya, the sweetest soul, is a 1-year-old heeler mix who had a rough start in..." Learn more

Oreo

• Name: Oreo
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Our Companions Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Holland Lop
• Description: "Oreo is a handsome Lop earred bunny. He is very independent preferring to do things on HIS own schedule! Oreo..." Learn more

Oscar

• Name: Oscar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Oscar! ** adoption day is July 30 ** - please do not apply if you can not come on..." Learn more

Ziggy

• Name: Ziggy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Ziggy! ** adoption day is July 30 ** - please do not apply if you can not come on..." Learn more

Dylan

• Name: Dylan
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Chihuahua Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Dylan! ** adoption day is July 30 ** - please do not apply if you can not come on..." Learn more

Sunny

• Name: Sunny
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Sunny! ** adoption day is July 30 ** - please do not apply if you can not come on..." Learn more

Camilo

• Name: Camilo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Boxer Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Camilo! Camilo is a 16 week old pit bull/cattle dog mix. He is a happy and playful little guy...." Learn more

Encanto

• Name: Encanto
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Boxer Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Encanto! Encanto is a 16 week old pit bull/cattle dog mix. He is a happy and playful little guy...." Learn more

Augustin

• Name: Augustin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Boxer Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Augustin! Augustin is a 16 week old pit bull/cattle dog mix. He is a happy and playful little guy...." Learn more

Pepa

• Name: Pepa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Outrider Dogs, Simsbury, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Boxer Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Pepa! Pepa is a 16 week old pit bull/cattle dog mix. She is a happy and playful little girl...." Learn more

Max

• Name: Max
• Species: Dog
• Location: Dog Star Rescue, 12 Tobey Road, Bloomfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Hound Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Just like his name implies, it does not get much better than our boy Max! He is a sweeeeet Hound..." Learn more

Lamb Chop

• Name: Lamb Chop
• Species: Dog
• Location: Dog Star Rescue, 12 Tobey Road, Bloomfield, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Puppy alert! Please do not read any further if you have a problem with extreme cuteness. Our little Lamb Chop..." Learn more