Want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many shelters in and around Bellmore are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.

In the search for a lovable new family pet, consider checking out a local facility like Last Hope Inc, where Faith the dog is waiting patiently. 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.

If you 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 dog person, you