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Adopt A Pet From Seattle Area Shelters: See New Local Dogs, Cats & More

Adopt A Pet From Seattle Area Shelters: See New Local Dogs, Cats & More
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Want to add a new member to your family and do something good for the Seattle community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many shelters in the Seattle area are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home throughout Washington — many of whom are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for your new friend is at Friends Of The Animals Foundation, where Rowdy the cat is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. 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.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Skyy, 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. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

  • Name: Skyy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Friends Of The Animals Foundation, P.O. Box 16308, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Skyy came to us in early April with her four newborn kittens. They had been surrendered from a situation with…” Learn more

  • Name: Lucy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Friends Of The Animals Foundation, P.O. Box 16308, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Beautiful Lucy was recently returned to us as her owners were moved to memory care. Lucy is 7 years old…” Learn more

  • Name: Rowdy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Friends Of The Animals Foundation, P.O. Box 16308, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
  • Description: “7 year old Rowdy was recently returned to us when his owners moved to memory care. Rowdy is a sweet…” Learn more

  • Name: Dory
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Cattle Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Dory is a female Cattle Dog/Pit Bull mix (best guess!) who will be joining us from Texas on…” Learn more

  • Name: Hera
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees Border Collie Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Hera is a female Great Pyrenees/Border Collie mix who will be joining us from Texas on June 25th….” Learn more

  • Name: Bear
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Bear is an adorable 4 month old Pit Bull mix puppy joining us from Texas on June 26…” Learn more

  • Name: Sabine
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees Border Collie Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Sabina is a female Great Pyrenees/Border Collie mix who will be joining us from Texas on June 25th….” Learn more

  • Name: Marlin
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Cattle Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Marlin is a male Cattle Dog/Pit Bull mix (best guess!) who will be joining us from Texas on…” Learn more

  • Name: Skipper
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Skipper is an adorable 4 month old Pit Bull mix puppy joining us from Texas on June 26…” Learn more

  • Name: Cooper
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Cooper is a 1 year 6 month old German Shepherd who was acquired from a backyard breeder as…” Learn more

  • Name: Buffy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Terrier Cattle Dog Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Buffy is a female Smaller Terrier/Cattle Dog mix (best guess!) who will be joining us from Texas on…” Learn more

  • Name: Leo
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Doberman Pinscher
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Leo is an 9 month old (DOB 9/6/2020) Red Doberman mix (likely with Kelpie) who’s owner surrendered him…” Learn more

  • Name: Winnie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Border Collie
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Winnie is a female Border Collie mix who will be joining us from Texas on June 25th. She…” Learn more

  • Name: Sarah
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Border Collie
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Sarah is a female Border Collie mix who will be joining us from Texas on June 25th. She…” Learn more

  • Name: Max
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Border Collie
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Max is a male Border Collie mix who will be joining us from Texas on June 25th. He…” Learn more

  • Name: Chance
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Collie
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Chance is an estimated 2.5 year old male Collie mix that joined us from Texas on June 25th….” Learn more

  • Name: Chloe
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Chloe is an estimated 2 year old German Shepherd/Malinois mix that joined us from Texas on June 25th….” Learn more

  • Name: Lady
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Collie Australian Kelpie Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Lady is a female, estimated ~2 years old, Collie Kelpie mix that joined us from Texas on June…” Learn more

  • Name: Blue Nip
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Dog Gone Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Collie Siberian Husky Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Animal Profile: Blue Nip is a young, male, estimated 6 month old, Collie/Husky mix who joined us from a high…” Learn more

  • Name: “SEATTLE SWEETIES” – PUPPIES “ROSIE”, “DAISY” AND “BONNIE”
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Cairn Rescue Usa Central And Midwest, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cairn Terrier Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “PLEASE READ IN ENTIRETY BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS AND WATCH VIDEO. Do not email us telling us that you would “like…” Learn more

  • Name: JAKE – PUREBRED CAIRN TERRIER
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Cairn Rescue Usa Central And Midwest, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Cairn Terrier
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “IF INTERESTED IN PURSUING ADOPTION OF JAKE, PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT: http://www.cairnrescueusa.com/adopt/frm_adopt.php It’s hard to believe that a dog…” Learn more

  • Name: “JAKE” – A very special boy!!
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Cairn Rescue Usa Central And Midwest, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Cairn Terrier
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “IF INTERESTED IN PURSUING ADOPTION OF JAKE, PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT: http://www.cairnrescueusa.com/adopt/frm_adopt.php It’s hard to believe that a dog…” Learn more

  • Name: Baby Belle
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Cairn Rescue Usa Central And Midwest, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US TO TELL US YOU’D LIKE TO ADOPT. YOU MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION TO BE…” Learn more

  • Name: “Baby Belle”
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Cairn Rescue Usa Central And Midwest, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Cairn Terrier Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US TO TELL US YOU’D LIKE TO ADOPT. YOU MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION TO BE…” Learn more

  • Name: Lewie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Gulf Coast Stars, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Plott Hound Labrador Retriever Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Little Lewie is the current reigning Wiggliest Puppy in the Pacific Northwest champ. This adorably sweet 5-ish month old puppy…” Learn more

  • Name: Eve – Sweet Pyrenees Pup
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Saving Great Animals Wa, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Eve – Pyrenees, 8 months old. Needs a home with a yard. Kids over 10. Beautiful Eve is a wonderful…” Learn more

  • Name: Maggie – COURTESY POST, SEE CONTACT
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Saving Great Animals Wa, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “COURTESY POST: PLEASE CONTACT Raheleh Lacroix at rahelehlacroix@netscape.net Meet Maggs, aka Maggie! Her amazing story is below. She shared her…” Learn more

  • Name: Elli – Darling Youngin
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Saving Great Animals Wa, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Alaskan Malamute Husky Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Elli is the most beautiful mix of husky, malamute, shepherd and just 9 months old and ready for love and…” Learn more

  • Name: Copper – COURTESY POST, SEE CONTACT
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Saving Great Animals Wa, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “COURTESY POST, PLEASE CONTACT: Raheleh Lacroix at rahelehlacroix@netscape.net Please do not send an application to Saving Great Animals but contact…” Learn more

  • Name: Manny – Short Legged Cutie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Saving Great Animals Wa, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Manny – 7 month old mixed breed. Needs a home with a yard. Kids over 10. Manny is a lovely…” Learn more

  • Name: Cersei – Super Smart Formosan Doll
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Saving Great Animals Wa, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Cersei is a Formosan dog from Taiwan, and not a border or lab mix. The system, sadly, does not offer…” Learn more

  • Name: Callie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Akita Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Callie is not just gorgeous but clever too. She knows a ton of commands like sit, down, shake, wait and…” Learn more

  • Name: Sasquatch
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Description: “**IMPORTANT** This cat is in a foster home and the email address in the instructions below is different. YOUR APPLICATION…” Learn more

  • Name: Zoey
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Zoey and Albert Einstein are a pair of bonded labs. They are both up there in age so are really…” Learn more

  • Name: Albert Einstein
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Zoey and Albert Einstein are a pair of bonded labs. They are both up there in age so are really…” Learn more

  • Name: Marigold
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Description: “**IMPORTANT** This cat is in a foster home and the email address in the instructions below is different. YOUR APPLICATION…” Learn more

  • Name: Finley
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “**IMPORTANT** This cat is in a foster home and the email address in the instructions below is different. YOUR APPLICATION…” Learn more

  • Name: Ed
  • Species: Hamster
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Hamster
  • Description: “Meet Ed! He’s a couch potato hamster that loves to sleep (sometimes in odd positions) and eat! Kevin loves to…” Learn more

  • Name: Skeet
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Meet Skeet! This gentle girl just had a major dental procedure that left her with no teeth, so just wet…” Learn more

  • Name: Tasha
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American
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  • Name: Tortellini
  • Species: Turtle
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Turtle
  • Description: “Meet Tortellini. She’s a young Sulcata/African Spurred Tortoise that can be a bit shy, but is so fun to watch…” Learn more

  • Name: Goku
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Lionhead American Mix
  • Description: “Cute little Goku is looking for his forever home. He is active and confident and would love a home where…” Learn more

  • Name: Bo
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American
  • Description: “Bo is a smart, energetic and inquisitive young male who would love to have all kinds of adventures with your…” Learn more

  • Name: MooMoo
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Moo Moo is a Cattle Dog looking for a new home. He seems to like other dogs and we don’t…” Learn more

  • Name: Sophia
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Doberman Pinscher Mix
  • Description: “Meet Sophia. She is quiet and calm in her kennel and appears house trained. Sophia is nervous meeting strangers and…” Learn more

  • Name: Red
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Big Red is a five year old chunk of a dog. He has lived with a child under 10 without…” Learn more

  • Name: Harley (E)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Great Pyrs And Paws Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Harley! Harley is sweet 5 month old…” Learn more

  • Name: Mati
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Emerald City Pet Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Fox Terrier
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Age: 4 years Weight: 7lbs Special Considerations: none This adorable scruffy girl is Mati! She came to us just after…” Learn more

  • Name: McCarthy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Emerald City Pet Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Age: 8 years Weight: 15.5lbs Special considerations: feline asthma, FIV+ Meet McCarthy! This snuggly cat just wants to sit on…” Learn more

  • Name: Colonel Mustard
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Emerald City Pet Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Age: 7 years Weight: 9lbs Special considerations: epilepsy, arthritis Meet Colonel Mustard! This goofy kitty has the best personality. He…” Learn more

  • Name: Husky Puppies
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Emerald City Pet Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Siberian Husky
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Age: 4 months Weight: ~25lbs Special Considerations: will benefit from continued training and socialization Meet Chinook and Miska! These high…” Learn more

  • Name: Tiger
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Emerald City Pet Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Age: 1 year Weight: 12.5lbs Meet Tiger! This kitty was abandoned and injured on an air base near Sacramento and…” Learn more

  • Name: Jojo
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Emerald City Pet Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Rat Terrier
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Age: 8 months Weight: 23lbs Special Considerations: prefers a home with another dog Meet Jojo! This playful girl is nervous…” Learn more

  • Name: Beth Dutton (VRS)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Three Little Pitties Rescue, Seattle, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet Beth Dutton! **Currently being fostered in Seattle, WA until she finds the perfect family & ready for meet and…” Learn more

  • Name: Chloe
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Glass Slipper Animal Rescue, Bellevue, WA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, American Shorthair Tortoiseshell Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Chloe is a DSH female tortoiseshell kitten. Chloe was born in foster care after her mom was trapped. Chloe loves…” Learn more