Adopt From Brandon Area Shelters: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week

If you've been wanting to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your household, start with these shelters in the Brandon area for a pet up for adoption.

Over 6 million companion animals are taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for your new four-legged companion is at A Kitten Place, where Howard the cat is waiting patiently, or another local rescue 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 permanent homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, 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 Maxx, 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.

Maxx

• Name: Maxx
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Minn

• Name: Minn
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Penny H

• Name: Penny H
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "I am a Big Bang Theory kitten. Because I grew up with 4 siblings, we are all very bonded. None..." Learn more

Howard

• Name: Howard
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "I am a Big Bang Theory kitten. Because I grew up with 4 siblings, we are all very bonded. None..." Learn more

Moses

• Name: Moses
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue Inc, Valrico, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Bernese Mountain Dog Standard Poodle Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. **We are a foster-based rescue with no shelter..." Learn more

Munchkin (& Lorilei)

• Name: Munchkin (& Lorilei)
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue Inc, Valrico, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, West Highland White Terrier / Westie
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. **We are a foster-based rescue with no shelter..." Learn more

Lorelei (& Munchkin)

• Name: Lorelei (& Munchkin)
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue Inc, Valrico, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, West Highland White Terrier / Westie
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. **We are a foster-based rescue with no shelter..." Learn more

Brownie

• Name: Brownie
• Species: Dog
• Location: 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue Inc, Valrico, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.**We are a foster-based rescue with no shelter or..." Learn more

Monty

• Name: Monty
• Species: Cat
• Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, PO BOX, Riverview, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "A few weeks ago this handsome 6 month old ginger old joined our ALDR family just in time. He was..." Learn more

Zoey

• Name: Zoey
• Species: Dog
• Location: New Life Dog Rescue, Riverview, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shiba Inu
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Zoey is a 11 yo shiba inu (mix maybe) who was surrendered to us with untreated allergies and needing a..." Learn more

DeVoe

• Name: DeVoe
• Species: Cat
• Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DeVoe is bashful but he is the loudest of..." Learn more

Sebastian (Bash)

• Name: Sebastian (Bash)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Black and Tan Coonhound
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.My name is Sebastian but my friends call me..." Learn more

Willie

• Name: Willie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Willie is one of 5 siblings born outside. They..." Learn more

Bell

• Name: Bell
• Species: Cat
• Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Bell is a cuddle bug. He loves to be..." Learn more

Jasper

• Name: Jasper
• Species: Cat
• Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Jasper is extremly affectionate, sweet cat. He loves to..." Learn more

Blitzen

• Name: Blitzen
• Species: Cat
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, American Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "I'm Blitzen and I would love any home that will love me. My personality is just starting to shine through..." Learn more

Angel

• Name: Angel
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Black Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "I'm Angel and I'm learning to forget my past as my foster mommy is teaching me new things like not..." Learn more

Norah

• Name: Norah
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Ms Norah is pregnant and should be having her babies anytime now! She was found as a stray and absolutely..." Learn more

Donner

• Name: Donner
• Species: Cat
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Long Hair Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "I'm Donner and I'm a little shy but if you're patient I'll come out a little more and you will..." Learn more

Capricorn

• Name: Capricorn
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Capricorn is a beautiful 6 month old German Shepherd. He is so loving and playful! He will make a great..." Learn more

Aries

• Name: Aries
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Aries is a beautiful 8 month old German Shepherd. He is so sweet! He will make a great addition to..." Learn more

Aquarius

• Name: Aquarius
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Aquarius is a sweet boy who is learning to trust and love! He is about 1 year old! Please visit..." Learn more

Beethoven

• Name: Beethoven
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "My name is Beethoven and I just want a family of my own! I'm high energy and would do best..." Learn more

Taurus

• Name: Taurus
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Taurus is a beautiful boy! He is about a year old! He is learning to trust but is very sweet..." Learn more

Hailey

• Name: Hailey
• Species: Cat
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tortoiseshell Domestic Long Hair Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "After my owner passed away I was surrendered by the family. I'm very shy but with the right person and..." Learn more

Darla

• Name: Darla
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, West Highland White Terrier / Westie
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Please visit our website www.mercyfullprojects.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs and cats." Learn more

Azucar

• Name: Azucar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Yellow Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Azucar is my name. I'm an adventurous girl full of love and laughs to give! I just want a forever..." Learn more

Bella

• Name: Bella
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Bella is a sweet girl who is looking desperately for her forever home! She loves to cuddle up and watch..." Learn more

Atlas 2

• Name: Atlas 2
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I am a doggo at the "Good Boy Corporation."" Learn more

Zeke 2

• Name: Zeke 2
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi my Name is Zeke . I have been though a lot but I still have the sweetest personality. I..." Learn more

Red

• Name: Red
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi my name is Red. I may be older but don't let that fool you, I am just as fun..." Learn more

Daisy 4

• Name: Daisy 4
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hamster
• Description: "Hi My name is Daisy, I love to run all over the house in my ball, will you be the..." Learn more

Monty

• Name: Monty
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Retriever
• Description: "Hello. My name is Monty. I'm looking for my forever home here at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. When..." Learn more

MJ

• Name: MJ
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi! I'm MJ! I'm a super sweet mature gal and need a FOREVER home with a family who will spoil..." Learn more

Mae

• Name: Mae
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Hello. My name is Mae. I'm looking for my forever home here at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. When..." Learn more

Saxton

• Name: Saxton
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "I am a sensitive pal who needs a moment to learn that you're a friend. Once I'm feeling safe and..." Learn more

Merlin

• Name: Merlin
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Hey my name is merlin and I'm looking for a special someone to be my bestfriend" Learn more

Diesel 2

• Name: Diesel 2
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd
• Description: "Hello. My name is Diesel. I'm looking for my forever home here at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. When..." Learn more

Buster

• Name: Buster
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog
• Description: "If you're into bad boys, keep scrolling because I am a GOOD BOY. Shelter Observations - Moderate activity, pulls some..." Learn more

Dennis

• Name: Dennis
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "When I arrived here, I was found to be heartworm positive and lucky for me, the nice people here decided..." Learn more

Mars

• Name: Mars
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Hi there, I was abandoned in Sarasota but I'm here at HSTB to find my furrever home. I am a..." Learn more

Onyx

• Name: Onyx
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi everyone my name is Onyx and I'm looking for my forever home. My previous family said I can be..." Learn more

Pepper

• Name: Pepper
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi my name is Pepper and I'm looking for my forever home. My previous owners moved away and left me..." Learn more

Deku

• Name: Deku
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Hey I'm deku you can come meet me now at HSTB I'm waiting for my favorite pal to come adopt..." Learn more

Zuma

• Name: Zuma
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi! I'm Zuma! I'm a sweet older boy and am in need of a forever home so I can get..." Learn more

Connie

• Name: Connie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "I am shy at first, but I won't take long to shower you with love!" Learn more

Pepper 2

• Name: Pepper 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Pepper! A few of my friends were brought to HSTB to find new homes. I'm a sweetie and..." Learn more

Tex

• Name: Tex
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Not looking to play games, just looking for somebody to play fetch with." Learn more

Betsy

• Name: Betsy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Terrier
• Description: "I am a sensitive pal who needs a moment to learn that you're a friend. Once I'm feeling safe and..." Learn more

Nayla

• Name: Nayla
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "I am so cute and loving that I deserve all the attention in the world! I will be happiest as..." Learn more

Blaze

• Name: Blaze
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi my name is Blaze ! I am here at HSTB in search of my forever home. I might be..." Learn more

Pudding

• Name: Pudding
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Hey there, I'm Pudding and I'm a very sweet little guinea pig but I am very shy at first. I..." Learn more

Caramel

• Name: Caramel
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Hi My name is Caramel, I'm a loving outgoing girl and looking for the family to fit my lifestyle! Ask..." Learn more

Ziggy 2

• Name: Ziggy 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Ziggy! I'm a sweet senior lady and need a forever home to live out my silver years. I..." Learn more

Heidi

• Name: Heidi
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Description: "Not gonna lie, I am a pretty amazing cat and I am willing to give you some of my time...." Learn more