Bel Air Area Pets Up For Adoption: Cats, Dogs & More

Looking to add to your family and make a positive impact on the Bel Air community at the same time? Maybe it's the right time to adopt a pet! Many shelters in Bel Air and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.

Millions of pets and other companion animals are taken in each year by adoption facilities nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only half of all shelter animals ? about 3.2 million ? are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals ? some right here in the Bel Air 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.

Middy

• Name: Middy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Middy is the last kitty in his litter to find a home. He was a super shy kitty but now..." Learn more

Maverick

• Name: Maverick
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Maverick is a super sweet and playful older kitten, not quite a year old. He loves his hammock and any..." Learn more

Puma

• Name: Puma
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Puma and his best buddy, Nike, are looking for their forever home, hopefully together. They are super playful with each..." Learn more

Nike

• Name: Nike
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Nike and his best buddy, Puma, are looking for their forever homes and they're hoping it will be together. They..." Learn more

Bennett

• Name: Bennett
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Bennett simply loves everyone he meets...and they love him too. Bennett enjoys attention, being a lap kitty, being held, and..." Learn more

Callan

• Name: Callan
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Callan is a super sweet and very gentle kitty. He's a friendly boy who loves his people and his feline..." Learn more

Opal

• Name: Opal
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Opal is new new to the rescue so we're still getting to know her. We do know she's super sweet..." Learn more

Mila

• Name: Mila
• Species: Cat
• Location: Ardens Arc, Bel Air, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Mila is a super sweet teenager who loves attention from her people. She loves being petted and she recently learned..." Learn more

Karter

• Name: Karter
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Boxer
• Description: "Two year old neutered male" Learn more

Squish

• Name: Squish
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "One year old spayed female" Learn more

Mr. Quackers

• Name: Mr. Quackers
• Species: Duck
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Unknown, Duck
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Penguin

• Name: Penguin
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Two year old neutered male" Learn more

Baby

• Name: Baby
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Two year old spayed female" Learn more

Lucy

• Name: Lucy
• Species: Duck
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Unknown, Duck
• Learn more

ollie

• Name: ollie
• Species: Duck
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Unknown, Duck
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Covi

• Name: Covi
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Lionhead
• Description: "Two year old spayed female" Learn more

Rex

• Name: Rex
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Three year old neutered male" Learn more

Vienna

• Name: Vienna
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Nine year old spayed female" Learn more

Samson

• Name: Samson
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Six year old neutered male" Learn more

Chaos

• Name: Chaos
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Two year old neutered male" Learn more

Chowder

• Name: Chowder
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Saint Bernard
• Description: "Three year old neutered male" Learn more

Ruby

• Name: Ruby
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "One year old spayed female" Learn more

Rita

• Name: Rita
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Five year old spayed female" Learn more

Obsidian

• Name: Obsidian
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "One year old neutered male" Learn more

Tiki

• Name: Tiki
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Two year old female G-pig" Learn more

Tux

• Name: Tux
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "One year old spayed female" Learn more

Citrine

• Name: Citrine
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "One year old spayed female" Learn more

Princess Sassy Pants

• Name: Princess Sassy Pants
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Five year old spayed female" Learn more

Blossom

• Name: Blossom
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Two year old female G-pig" Learn more

Gum Drop 1

• Name: Gum Drop 1
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Three year old spayed female" Learn more

0822-11 Bruce

• Name: 0822-11 Bruce
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Bruce is a sweet, cuddly kitty. He loves to play and to snuggle. Adoption fee of $125 includes spay/neuter, FIV..." Learn more

0722-95 Jet

• Name: 0722-95 Jet
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Jet is a shy boy who comes for affection when he's comfortable. He is a curious boy who loves to..." Learn more

0722-94 Dusty

• Name: 0722-94 Dusty
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Dusty is a sweet, affectionate boy who loves to snuggle and to play with his sister, Jet. Adoption fee of..." Learn more

0822-36 Benji

• Name: 0822-36 Benji
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Description: "Benji is the sweetest boy. He is not only an active and playful kitten, but is also the perfect lap..." Learn more

0822-38 Billy

• Name: 0822-38 Billy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Description: "Billy is a very curious and sociable little guy. He isn't shy and likes to make friends with two- and..." Learn more

0822-35 Babette

• Name: 0822-35 Babette
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Description: "Babette is the only girl to 3 brothers. She is very sweet and playful. She is a beauty with her..." Learn more

0722-125 Brody

• Name: 0722-125 Brody
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Brody is a sweet boy who loves people and loves attention and affection. He's slow to acclimate to other cats,..." Learn more

0722-112 Ashleigh

• Name: 0722-112 Ashleigh
• Species: Cat
• Location: Shadow Cats Tnr Inc, Abingdon, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Ashleigh is a petite young lady. She's sweet and lovable. She also loves affection. Adoption fee of $100 includes spay/neuter,..." Learn more

Charlie

• Name: Charlie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Charliebis a happy boy just looking to have fun. He enjoys the outdoor but would really like to cuddle up..." Learn more

Spencer

• Name: Spencer
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Spencer is a sweet girl loving to have fun. She likes to play with her siblings and get and give..." Learn more

Casey

• Name: Casey
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Boxer Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Casey is a sweet little girl. She is only 5 weeks old and will not be ready for her forever..." Learn more

Aria

• Name: Aria
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Aria is a sweet girl loving to have fun. She likes to play with her siblings and get and give..." Learn more

Caleb

• Name: Caleb
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hound
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Caleb is a sweet boy loving to have fun. He likes to play with his siblings and get and give..." Learn more

Vincent

• Name: Vincent
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier Boxer Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Vincent is a sweet little boy. He is only 6 weeks old and will not be ready for his forever..." Learn more

Booth

• Name: Booth
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier Boxer Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Booth is a sweet little boy. He is only 6 weeks old and will not be ready for his forever..." Learn more

Maxwell

• Name: Maxwell
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier Boxer Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Maxwell is a sweet little boy. He is only 6 weeks old and will not be ready for his forever..." Learn more

Logan

• Name: Logan
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier Boxer Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Logan is a sweet little boy. He is only 6 weeks old and will not be ready for his forever..." Learn more

Irene

• Name: Irene
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Black Mouth Cur French Bulldog Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Sweet Irene is looking for a family that loves her! She is so much fun to be around! Irene is..." Learn more

Jenna

• Name: Jenna
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, Joppa, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Boxer Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Jenna is a sweet little girl. She is only 5 weeks old and will not be ready for her forever..." Learn more

Bridget #2/ Phoebe

• Name: Bridget #2/ Phoebe
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Hero Rescue Incorporated, Jarrettsville, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Retriever Hound Mix
• Description: "Bridget is a super sweet girl who loves to be loved! She enjoys the company of other dogs and kids...." Learn more

Archie

• Name: Archie
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Hero Rescue Incorporated, Jarrettsville, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a..." Learn more

Ralphie

• Name: Ralphie
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Hero Rescue Incorporated, Jarrettsville, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a..." Learn more

Bree

• Name: Bree
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Hero Rescue Incorporated, Jarrettsville, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Coonhound Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a..." Learn more

Brad

• Name: Brad
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Hero Rescue Incorporated, Jarrettsville, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Coonhound Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a..." Learn more

August

• Name: August
• Species: Dog
• Location: Big Dog Haven, white marsh, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Learn more