Brandon: Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption Nearby

If you?re hoping to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, start with these Brandon area shelters for a pet who needs a home.

Over 6 million companion animals are taken in each year by animal shelters 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. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for your new companion is at A Kitten Place, where Hannah the cat 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.

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 Elfo, 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 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.

Elfo

• Name: Elfo
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Elfo is as sweet as they come. He begins this loud rumbling purr as soon as he makes eye contact..." Learn more

Dagmar

• Name: Dagmar
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Dagmar is bonded to Elfo. He loves to pal around and cuddle with his brother. He is very inquisitive and..." Learn more

Hannah

• Name: Hannah
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hannah's motto is I know we just met but I already love you. Hannah enjoy the company of adults, older..." Learn more

Peggy Sue

• Name: Peggy Sue
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Peggy Sue is a very sweet and gentle senior kitty who was saved by AKP from the shelter euthanasia list...." 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

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

Luigi

• Name: Luigi
• Species: Cat
• Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.He loves food, treats, a soft bed and hanging..." Learn more

Kacy

• Name: Kacy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Ones Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
• Description: "AVAILABLE SOON. Please email for more info: luckyonesrescue@hotmail.com" Learn more

Willow

• Name: Willow
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Ones Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever
• Description: "AVAILABLE SOON. Please email for more info: luckyonesrescue@hotmail.com" Learn more

Faye

• Name: Faye
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Ones Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Collie Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Faye is a 2 year old, 47lb, mixed breed girl. She is very sweet and well-mannered. She gets along with..." Learn more

Cooper and Zuma

• Name: Cooper and Zuma
• Species: Dog
• Location: Labrador Retriever Rescue Of Florida Lrrof Inc, Tampa Bay Area, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Cooper is a 2.5-year-old yellow boy that is bonded with Zuma, a 3-year-old chocolate girl. Cooper is a lover-boy, and..." Learn more

Vivi

• Name: Vivi
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Rat Terrier Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Vivi is a loving and playful little girl! She is so funny with how big she thinks she is! She..." Learn more

Gigi

• Name: Gigi
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Rat Terrier Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Gigi is a lover! She loves to mold into you and give tons of kisses! She loves to play with..." Learn more

Mimi

• Name: Mimi
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Mimi is such a sweet girl! She loves to play and give kisses! She will make a great family addition!..." Learn more

Daisy Mae

• Name: Daisy Mae
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Pekingese Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Hi my name is Daisy Mae! I am a fun, loving and energetic dog. I love to run around outside..." Learn more

Samson

• Name: Samson
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Black Mouth Cur Yellow Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Samson! I am a very friendly and playful pup. I love to run around outside with..." Learn more

Lily

• Name: Lily
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Coonhound German Shepherd Dog Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "HI my name is LIly! I am a fun loving pup who is looking for my forever home! I enjoy..." Learn more

Bernard

• Name: Bernard
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Rottweiler German Shepherd Dog Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Bernard! I am fun and adventurous pup that has recently been rescued by MFP! I am..." Learn more

Felix

• Name: Felix
• Species: Cat
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Felix! I'm an older guy who loves affection and the company of others. My previous owner..." Learn more

Shayla

• Name: Shayla
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Yellow Labrador Retriever Black Mouth Cur Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Shayla! I am such a sweet and loving pup! I love to be snuggled and loved..." Learn more

Ralph

• Name: Ralph
• Species: Dog
• Location: Second Chance Friends Rescue, P.O. Box 1233, Thonotosassa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Have you ever wanted to live with a parkour..." Learn more

Tyson

• Name: Tyson
• Species: Dog
• Location: Second Chance Friends Rescue, P.O. Box 1233, Thonotosassa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Boxer
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Tyson is an amazing kid. He loves to go..." Learn more

Sandy

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

Mocha

• Name: Mocha
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Mocha! I'm a good gal and need a forever home where I can get all of the exercise..." Learn more

Cici

• Name: Cici
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Cici! Not looking to play games, just looking for somebody to play fetch with. No really, I may..." Learn more

Rod

• Name: Rod
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• 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

Mitch

• Name: Mitch
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Description: "Well hello there! I am one of the sweet kittens available for adoption as the Humane Society of Tampa Bay!..." Learn more

Sugar

• Name: Sugar
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Sugar! I'm a sweet boy and need a forever home. Come and see me today!" Learn more

Jersey

• Name: Jersey
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Jersey! I'm a sweet kit kat and need a loving home. Come and visit me." Learn more

John 2

• Name: John 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Crossing my paws that my forever home could be with you!" Learn more

Luna 2

• Name: Luna 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• 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

Jake

• Name: Jake
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Jake! I'm a good boy and need a forever home." Learn more

Sabrina

• Name: Sabrina
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium 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

Buddy

• Name: Buddy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Buddy! I'm a sweet boy and need a forever home. Come and visit me today!" Learn more

Miley 2

• Name: Miley 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Crossing my paws that my forever home could be with you!" Learn more

Foxie 2

• Name: Foxie 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 Foxie! I'm a nice, mature gal who loves to get affection and needs a forever home! Come and..." Learn more

Niko

• Name: Niko
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Niko! I'm a good boy but had a rough couple of years. Luckily I was brought to HSTB..." Learn more

Auggie

• Name: Auggie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "If you're into bad boys, keep scrolling because I am a GOOD BOY. I am fully housetrained- so no cleaning..." Learn more

Penny

• Name: Penny
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "I'm really into meeting new people and trying new things! I get very excited and I am slowly learning my..." Learn more

Zipper

• Name: Zipper
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meow there, I'm Zipper! I'm a BIG guy with an even BIGGER heart! My previous family said I am very..." Learn more

Katie

• Name: Katie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Hi, I'm Katie! I'm a sweet gal, can be shy at first but if you are patient with me I..." Learn more

Sasha

• Name: Sasha
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Retriever Terrier Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• 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

Ronny

• Name: Ronny
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, they call me Ronny. I have enough energy to power the grid so if you're looking for a Netflix..." Learn more

Marsha

• Name: Marsha
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Terrier
• Description: "If I could fetch and play tug-of-war for 24 hours a day, I would! If you can lob a tennis..." Learn more

Jimmy

• Name: Jimmy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "I am single and ready to mingle!" Learn more

Cali 2

• Name: Cali 2
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Interested in sharing a Kong full of peanut butter? Come meet me at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Shelter..." Learn more

Shelby

• Name: Shelby
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Shelby! I'm a sweet gal and need a forever home!" Learn more

Beba

• Name: Beba
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound Terrier Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hi, I'm Beba! I am super sweet and loving and am a firm believer that nothing is better than a..." Learn more

Shaq

• Name: Shaq
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Shaq! I'm a handsome man and need a FOREVER home. I am HW+ and have recently received my..." Learn more

Buttercup 2

• Name: Buttercup 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Buttercup! Come and visit me and I will butter you up so you take me home!" Learn more

Lily

• Name: Lily
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Lily! I'm a sweet, fun-loving, HIGH energy pup. If you are an experienced dog owner and know how..." Learn more

Ana

• Name: Ana
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Hi, I'm Ana. I am a sensitive gal who needs a moment to learn that you're a friend. Once I'm..." Learn more

Fred 2

• Name: Fred 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "If my big, sweet eyes aren't enough to win you over, my cute personality is sure to do the trick!" Learn more

Gomez

• Name: Gomez
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier Shepherd Mix
• Description: "Hi, I'm Gomez! I am a firm believer that if everyone had a dog, the world would be a much..." Learn more

Garfield

• Name: Garfield
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Garfield! I'm a sweet, mature kit kat in need of a forever, loving home. I live a simple..." Learn more