Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the Mountain View community at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shelters have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting to be adopted.
Across California, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new fur child is at Doggie Protective Services, where Gronk the dog is waiting patiently, or another local facility. 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.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, meet Cartoon: Tiana, a German Shepherd Dog mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats 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 [email protected].
- Name: Cartoon: Tiana
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Mickey Mouse
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Cartoon: Nani
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Peppermint Patty
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Affenpinscher Yorkshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Gronk
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Papillon Chihuahua Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Cartoon: Daria
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Peppa Pig
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Pringles
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female,
Siberian Husky - Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Dewdrop
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Jindo
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Cartoon: Bugs Bunny
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Cartoon: Daisy Duck
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Blaze
- Species: Dog
- Location: Shepheroes, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Do you like toys? Playing with your puppy and letting him hang out near you while you do non-dog things?…” Learn more
- Name: Brandi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Shepheroes, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Description: “Brandi is a courtesy post for our friends at Bay Area German Shepherd Rescue. Here is a link to her…” Learn more
- Name: Poppy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Shepheroes, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Young and smart, looking to engage, is our first impression of Poppy. Are you looking for a training partner, a…” Learn more
- Name: Valentina
- Species: Cat
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tuxedo Domestic Long Hair Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Smurfette
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shiba Inu Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Hobbes
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Kim Possible
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Yogi Bear
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Brussels Griffon
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Cartoon: Wilma Flintstone
- Species: Dog
- Location: Doggie Protective Services, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and…” Learn more
- Name: Garnet
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pets In Need, 3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd
- Description: “Garnet has had quite a bit of change recently and she is looking for a stable, adults-only home to care…” Learn more
- Name: Chunky Monkey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pets In Need, 3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog
- Description: “Chunky Monkey is a whole lotta hunkin’ love! This ridiculously goofy and incredibly adorable boy is so lovable! Chunky has…” Learn more
- Name: Butters
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pets In Need, 3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Boxer
- Description: “Butters is a super-sweet girl who is a bit timid with new people and new situations. She may not have…” Learn more
- Name: Patrick & Papy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Pets In Need, 3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “BONDED PAIR! Visit www.petsinneed.org/pets to apply to adopt! Patrick and Papy are quite simply two of the nicest cats we…” Learn more
- Name: Thor
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pets In Need, 3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Thor is a large, hunky Lab boy with very little training and a LOT of enthusiasm for life! Thor was…” Learn more
- Name: Sean Connery
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pets In Need, 3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “007 is here to save you from the Covid blues! This dashing gentleman is a delight to walk. Pull out…” Learn more
- Name: Lola
- Species: Dog
- Location: Coppers Dream Rescue, Sunnyvale, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Female, Akbash Great Pyrenees Mix
- Description: “PERSONALITY: confident, playful, energetic BREED: Pyrenees mix (maybe Akbash) AGE : 4-5 months WEIGHT: lb SEX: female Confident, playful, energetic…” Learn more
- Name: Paula
- Species: Dog
- Location: Guardian Angels International Rescue, Sunnyvale, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mountain Dog Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Breed: Formosan Mountain Dog Mixed: Yes Gender: Female, Spayed Age: 1 year, 2 months Weight: 24lbs Size: Medium Dogs: Good…” Learn more
- Name: Zoey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Calys Cats Feline Rescue, PO Box 20114, Stanford, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Zoey is a sweet, very personable kitty looking for someone to love. She and her sister, Molly, were surrendered, placed…” Learn more
- Name: Nigel
- Species: Cat
- Location: Calys Cats Feline Rescue, PO Box 20114, Stanford, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “My brother, Winston, and my sister, Tinkerbelle, and I were found as abandoned newborn kittens. A very nice lady raised…” Learn more
- Name: Winston
- Species: Cat
- Location: Calys Cats Feline Rescue, PO Box 20114, Stanford, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “My brother, Nigel, and my sister, Tinkerbelle, and I were found as abandoned newborn kittens. A very nice lady raised…” Learn more
- Name: The Big Lemeowski
- Species: Cat
- Location: Biscuits And Breadsticks, Santa Clara, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Siamese Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Learn more
- Name: KINGSTON
- Species: Dog
- Location: Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
- Description: “Hello there, I’m Kingston, a handsome big fellow who’s blossoming like a flower and ready for a fresh start. I’m…” Learn more
- Name: Ivy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Every Pets Dream, 2010 El Camino Real #143, Santa Clara, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Ivy is a sweet senior gal. She is a love bug and loves being by the people in her current…” Learn more
- Name: Sabado
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nine Lives Foundation, 3016 Rolison Road, Redwood City, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Sabado (DOB 6/2019) is a very handsome orange and white tabby.” Learn more
- Name: Kite
- Species: Cat
- Location: Nine Lives Foundation, 3016 Rolison Road, Redwood City, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Kite (DOB 9/2020) is a very cute brown tabby. He is very shy and would initially need much attention and…” Learn more
- Name: Ollie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pound Puppy Rescue, Redwood City, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Ollie is a cute and spunky 4 year old terrier mix, weighing in at 22 pounds. Ollie loves his foster…” Learn more
- Name: Frankie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi there. I’m the new guy on the block and just went up for adoption! You should know that I’m…” Learn more
- Name: Ivy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Personality: Ivy is an incredibly sweet pup who is growing in confidence day by day. She is extremely timid and…” Learn more
- Name: Captain
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi there, I’m Captain. I’m looking to find a home with my best friend Morgan. We may even be real…” Learn more
- Name: Ruby
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi! I’m new here. Everyone’s still getting to know me. Once they do, this space will have all kinds of…” Learn more
- Name: Ranger
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi! I’m new here. Everyone’s still getting to know me. Once they do, this space will have all kinds of…” Learn more
- Name: Luna
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Oh, hello there! I’m Luna. I’ll admit, I can be a bit shy and I may need some time to…” Learn more
- Name: Mimi
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello dear friend! I hear that you’ve been searching for a cute kitty to add to your family? I can…” Learn more
- Name: Diggy Smalls
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Personality: Diggy Smalls is all about that party life! He loves to be the center of attention from both, humans…” Learn more
- Name: Angelo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Great Dane Mix
- Description: “Personality: Angelo is big, lovable guy with a big personality! He’s 80lbs of fun and loves to run and play….” Learn more
- Name: Cooper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Siberian Husky Mix
- Description: “Personality: Cooper is an active, social, high energy teen looking for an experienced adult home. He is a smart dog…” Learn more
- Name: Jules
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Description: “Animal’s Name: Jules Animal ID Number: 183479 What should your foster’s bio say? Jules is a sweet, active and independent…” Learn more
- Name: Bear
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Description: “What should your foster’s bio say? Bear is a very sweet and intelligent boy who loves to play and is…” Learn more
- Name: Klaus
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi I’m Klaus! I’m a super lovable, playful cat who loves to be held. I like Laps, arms, hugs, cuddles,…” Learn more
- Name: Tatiana
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi there! I’m a sweet kitty who enjoys head rubs and will lean in for more petting. I would love…” Learn more
- Name: Morgan
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi there, I’m Morgan. I’m looking to find a home with my best friend Captain. We may even be real…” Learn more
- Name: Thor
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Description: “My name is Thor and I am sweet little dude. I love to play and meet new people. Sometimes I…” Learn more
- Name: Maggie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi there. I’m the new gal on the block and just went up for adoption! You should know that I’m…” Learn more
- Name: Luke Skywhisker
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Are you looking for a social kitty who loves getting showered with attention? Look no further, because I’m your kitty!…” Learn more