Fairfield Area Adoptable Pets: Dogs & More

If you've been wanting to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these Fairfield area shelters for a pet you can take home.

Over 6 million pets are surrendered or taken in each year by adoption facilities 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, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals ? some right here in the Fairfield area ? are still waiting for their forever 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.

Tucker

• Name: Tucker
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi there, my name is Tucker and I am one of a 7-pack of adorable Shih Tzu mixes born May..." Learn more

Dolly

• Name: Dolly
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Basenji
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Dolly and I am a lovely Basenji mix, 2 years old, 44 lbs and my foster..." Learn more

May

• Name: May
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is May and I am an itty-bitty Chihuahua mix, 3 years old and 6 lbs. I was..." Learn more

Little Tommy

• Name: Little Tommy
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Little Tommy and I am a scruffy Terrier mix, 3 years old and 9 lbs. I..." Learn more

Taquito

• Name: Taquito
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Pug Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi there, my name is Taquito and I was living life in San Antonio along with my 3 doggy housemates..." Learn more

Bella

• Name: Bella
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Bella and I am a little Chihuahua mix, 4 years old and 8 lbs. I was..." Learn more

Lucy Lou

• Name: Lucy Lou
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Lucy Lou and I am a bright and happy little Terrier puppy about 3 months old,..." Learn more

Archie

• Name: Archie
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi there, my name is Archie and I am one of a 7-pack of adorable Shih Tzu mixes born May..." Learn more

Scruffy

• Name: Scruffy
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Hi there, my name is Scruffy and I was living life in San Antonio along with my 3 doggy housemates..." Learn more

Abbie

• Name: Abbie
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Shih Tzu Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi there, my name is Abbie and I am one of a 7-pack of adorable Shih Tzu mixes born May..." Learn more

Lily

• Name: Lily
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Rat Terrier Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Lily and I am a little Rat Terrier and Chihuahua mix, 4 years old and 8..." Learn more

Tamia

• Name: Tamia
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Tamia and I am a little Chihuahua mix, 3 years old and 10 lbs. I was..." Learn more

Sabrina

• Name: Sabrina
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Dachshund Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, My name is Sabrina and I am a petite Shepherd and Terrier mix, 3 months old, and weighing only..." Learn more

Chewy

• Name: Chewy
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Miniature Pinscher
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Chewy and unfortunately, I am the poster child for dog rescue and why it is so..." Learn more

Grace

• Name: Grace
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, my name is Grace and I am a little Chihuahua mix, 3 years old and 7 lbs. I was..." Learn more

Murphy Brown

• Name: Murphy Brown
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chiweenie Dachshund Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi there, I?m Murphy Brown and I am a pretty little Chiweenie which is a cute way to say I..." Learn more

Hunter

• Name: Hunter
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, My name is Hunter and I am a Shepherd mix, 3 months old and 15 lbs. I was 1..." Learn more

Fritz

• Name: Fritz
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Little Paws, Southport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi there, my name is Fritz and I am one of a 7-pack of adorable Shih Tzu mixes born May..." Learn more

Uno (aka Cass 1)

• Name: Uno (aka Cass 1)
• Species: Cat
• Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Learn more

Archie

• Name: Archie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Tails The Alliance In Limiting Strays, PO Box 2277, Westport, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Learn more

Reese?s Puffs

• Name: Reese?s Puffs
• Species: Cat
• Location: Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Stratford, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
• Description: "Adoption policy & application: https://www.stratfordct.gov/content/39832/39846/39848/39862.aspx **DO NOT FILL OUT THE PETFINDER APPLICATION**" Learn more

Lorna

• Name: Lorna
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Lorna is a petite little sweetheart. She is playful, curious, and loves the company of her littermates. Lorna is spayed..." Learn more

Theo

• Name: Theo
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Theo is a little ball of love. He is always playing and having a blast with brother Albie. Theo is..." Learn more

Albie

• Name: Albie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Albie is an adorable tabby kitten who loves to play with his brother Theo. He is equal parts play and..." Learn more

Shamu

• Name: Shamu
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Shamu is a fun loving tux boy who came to us with brothers Domino and Munchkin. These guys have a..." Learn more

Goldie

• Name: Goldie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Goldie is a very sweet and personable young mom who had multiple litters before being rescued and brought in to..." Learn more

Ricky

• Name: Ricky
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Ricky is a sweet and playful girl who loves romping with her sister Lucy. When fun time is over she..." Learn more

Lucy

• Name: Lucy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Lucy is a sweet and playful girl who loves romping with her sister Ricky. When fun time is over she..." Learn more

Peony

• Name: Peony
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Peony has such a sad story. She is only a kitten herself and was found under a shed with her..." Learn more

Munchkin

• Name: Munchkin
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Munchkin is a playful and friendly kitten who came to us with brothers Shamu and Domino. What more can you..." Learn more

Marty

• Name: Marty
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Marty is a super friendly boy who was dumped by his owner at a local colony. He was picked up..." Learn more

Domino

• Name: Domino
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Domino is a playful and friendly kitten who came to us with brothers Shamu and Munchkin. More more can you..." Learn more

Fork

• Name: Fork
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Sweet Fork and Spoon were found alone without their mom. They went to an amazing foster where they grew and..." Learn more

Cougar

• Name: Cougar
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Cougar is such a lover! He went to a foster home about a year ago as a stray. He has..." Learn more

Houdini

• Name: Houdini
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Just look at those mitts! Houdini is a friendly, handsome boy who came to us when his previous owner sadly..." Learn more

Hendrix

• Name: Hendrix
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Hendrix came to us when he was rejected by his mother. He was very small and sickly he was raised..." Learn more

Herman

• Name: Herman
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Big boy Herman was found abandoned in a college dormitory when the school had closed for the summer. He had..." Learn more

Spoon

• Name: Spoon
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Sweet Fork and Spoon were found alone without their mom. They went to an amazing foster where they grew and..." Learn more

Ducky

• Name: Ducky
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Ducky is a sleek baby panther. He came to us at just a week old when he was found in..." Learn more

Spritz

• Name: Spritz
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Spritz is so cute and fun! She has a blast playing with her siblings and is ready for her forever..." Learn more

Milano

• Name: Milano
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Milano is a cute and cuddly kitten who adores playing with her kitten siblings. Milano is spayed and up to..." Learn more

Earl

• Name: Earl
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Earl is the only boy in his litter with 3 adorable sisters. He is very friendly and easy going kitten...." Learn more

Mocha

• Name: Mocha
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua Yorkshire Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Mocha is a 9 month Chihuahua Yorkie mix. Despite her size, she is full of spunk and adventure! She would..." Learn more

Pearl

• Name: Pearl
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua Yorkshire Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Pearl is a 9 month old Chihuahua Yorkie mix. She absolutely loves humans and would sit in your lap all..." Learn more

Chandler

• Name: Chandler
• Species: Dog
• Location: Shaggy Dog Rescue, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Schnauzer
• Description: "This adorable little schnauzer mix is approx 2 years and 20 lbs, He is Mr personality plus ! he was..." Learn more

Kahve

• Name: Kahve
• Species: Cat
• Location: Animal Nation Inc, Norwalk, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Khave is full of kitten energy! Sweet, playful, rambunctious and everything you could want in a new best friend." Learn more

Aspen & Vail

• Name: Aspen & Vail
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue Llc, New Canaan, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Golden Retriever
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Check out these Golden Girls! Aspen and Vail are bonded sisters, adopted by their dad when they were puppies. They..." Learn more

Alice

• Name: Alice
• Species: Dog
• Location: Animal Clinic Of Milford, Milford, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Boxer American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Alice a cute mama dog that is only 10 months old and is looking for her forever home once..." Learn more

Janet

• Name: Janet
• Species: Dog
• Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Collie Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Sweet Janet came to us from a partner shelter here in SC, where she was brought after being found roaming..." Learn more

Murphy

• Name: Murphy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Beagle
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Murphy may be one of the most perfect beagles you'll ever meet! Murphy is around 3 years old and he's..." Learn more

Jelly

• Name: Jelly
• Species: Dog
• Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Milford, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Miniature Dachshund Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Meet Jelly! Jelly is around 8 years old and came to us from a partner shelter. She was in foster..." Learn more

Smalls

• Name: Smalls
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Darien, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Carolina Dog Whippet Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "My name is Smalls! I am oh so sweet and have come such a long way.I am about 35 lbs..." Learn more

Babe

• Name: Babe
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Darien, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Where are our GSD lovers at? Babe is just that, a total Babe and she?s waiting for her forever home...." Learn more

Diggety

• Name: Diggety
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Darien, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Diggety! He about 6 months old and a total love! He loves to play, especially with other dogs. He..." Learn more

Chloe & Toby (bonded pair)

• Name: Chloe & Toby (bonded pair)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Passion 4 Paws, Shelton, CT
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Maltese Scottish Terrier Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "CHLOE & TOBY are a bonded pair and we are looking for an adopter who will adopt both dogs together...." Learn more