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PETS FUR ADOPTION — Looking for a shy and snuggly cat or a ball-of-energy dog? Meet some of the Capital Region’s most precious pets looking for their fur-ever homes!
Each week, Pets Fur Adoption will feature several cats, dogs and other animals available for adoption or foster at local shelters and rescues.
Take a look at this week’s bunch below.
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Name: Tessa
Gender & Breed: Female Domestic Shorthair
Age: 6 years old
Organization: Animal Protective Foundation, Glenville
About: Tessa is a sweet, independent girl. She is looking for a quiet home with no other pets.
Tessa is one of APF’s longest term residents and has been at the shelter since March.
Adoption Details: Tessa is up for adoption at the Animal Protective Foundation in Schenectady, open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. Adoption fees, process requirements and more can be found on the APF website at animalprotective.org.
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Name: Paige
Gender & Breed: Female Malinois / Rottie mix
Age: 4 – 5 years old
Organization: Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Sprakers
About: Paige is a must meet! This 75 pound girl loves her people so much. She is good with male dogs and cats. She loves to lounge around and soak up the sun. She’s a pretty low maintenance girl that would love to just be with her people. She doesn’t require miles of walking or lots of exercise. She just requires some love, quality time and head pats or belly rubs.
Adoption Details: Paige is up for adoption at the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter in Sprakers, open Thursday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in adopting her should contact the shelter by emailing [email protected] or calling 518-673-5670. More information on applications and fees can be found on the shelter’s website at ayresanimalshelter.org.
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Name: Xena
Gender & Breed: Female Terrier mix
Age: 1.5 years old
Organization: Montgomery County SPCA, Amsterdam
About: Xena is a very sweet and affectionate girl who came to the MCSPCA in June after she was found wandering all alone. She loves being with people, going for walks and playing with her toys. She also always looks forward to cuddling with you on the couch after a long day.
Xena would be very happy to have a buddy-pup to share her life and new home with.
Adoption Details: Xena can be found at the Montgomery County SPCA, open Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Appointments for adoptions, redemptions and surrenders are encouraged by calling (518) 842-8050. For more information, visit mc-spca.org or Facebook, or write [email protected].
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Name: Santiago
Gender & Breed: Male Domestic Long Hair
Age: 5 years old
Organization: Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Sprakers
About: Santiago came to us from a partner shelter. He was found in May of 2023 as a typical tom cat fending for himself. He did have to be shaved because he had lots of mats, but he looks so amazing now that his hair is coming in and he is healthy. Santiago does not like dogs, but is good with some cats. He is FIV+.
Adoption Details: Santiago is up for adoption at the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter in Sprakers, open Thursday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in adopting him should contact the shelter by emailing [email protected] or calling 518-673-5670. More information on applications and fees can be found on the shelter’s website at ayresanimalshelter.org.
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Name: Foxy
Gender & Breed: Female mixed breed
Age: 5 years old
Organization: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Menands
About: What does the Fox(y) say? She says she is looking for her fur-ever home! Foxy is a sweet gal who is always up for a fun time — whether that be an adventure, staying in and watching TV or perhaps ordering BarkBox toys online. She is quite smart and would love to attend some training classes with her fur-ever family.
Roxy would be best as an only pet but rest assured — with a pup like her, you won’t need anyone else.
Adoption Details: Foxy is up for adoption at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, open Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adoption fees and requirements can be found on the shelter’s website at mohawkhumane.org.
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Name: Salem
Gender & Breed: Male Domestic Shorthair
Age: 6 years old
Organization: Animal Protective Foundation, Glenville
About: Salem is a lovely boy who loves to snuggle and give head butts. He is on medication for Hyperthyroid and has a heart murmur. His medical needs would require normal checkups with a vet but are very inexpensive to manage.
Salem is one of APF’s longest term residents, having been at the shelter since May.
Adoption Details: Salem is up for adoption at the Animal Protective Foundation in Schenectady, open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. Adoption fees, process requirements and more can be found on the APF website at animalprotective.org.
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Name: Sasha
Gender & Breed: Female Pitbull
Age: 1 – 2 years old
Organization: Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Sprakers
About: Sasha is a sweet silly goof of a girl. She is about a year old and good with some dogs. Sasha LOVES people. She’s very outgoing and has a true zest for life. She needs some training but is very motivated to be a wonderful part of a family.
Adoption Details: Sasha is up for adoption at the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter in Sprakers, open Thursday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in adopting her should contact the shelter by emailing [email protected] or calling 518-673-5670. More information on applications and fees can be found on the shelter’s website at ayresanimalshelter.org.
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Name: Roswell
Gender & Breed: Female Domestic Shorthair
Age: 3.5 years old
Organization: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Menands
About: Roswell is what we lovingly call a Spirit Cat. She doesn’t really care about humans or the fact that aliens have been confirmed to be real. All she needs in life is a few feline companions. She much prefers her cat friends to humans and would really like to go home with other cats. She’s a big fan of birdwatching. While she may never be a cuddler of humans, things may change when she gets home.
Adoption Details: Roswell is up for adoption at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, open Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adoption fees and requirements can be found on the shelter’s website at mohawkhumane.org.
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Name: Mandy
Gender & Breed: Female Domestic Shorthair
Age: 4 years old
Organization: Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Sprakers
About: Mandy is a sweet girl who is looking for the right family. She came in as a stray with kittens. All of her kittens have been adopted. Mandy is FIV+ and does require daily medication for bowel issues. She has had a rough go at life before the shelter, but boy has this lady blossomed into a great cat to be around. She is good with other cats and loves her people. She isn’t too fond of dogs.
Adoption Details: Mandy is up for adoption at the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter in Sprakers, open Thursday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in adopting her should contact the shelter by emailing [email protected] or calling 518-673-5670. More information on applications and fees can be found on the shelter’s website at ayresanimalshelter.org.
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Name: Violet
Gender & Breed: Female Pitbull mix
Age: 4 years old
Organization: Animal Protective Foundation, Glenville
About: Violet is an absolute love bug and she loves playing with her toys. She is incredibly smart and knows how to sit, settle, place, fetch and loose leash walk.
Violet is one of APF’s longest term residents, having been at the shelter since April. She is a bit larger so it would be best if she goes to a home with older children.
Adoption Details: Violet is up for adoption at the Animal Protective Foundation in Schenectady, open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. Adoption fees, process requirements and more can be found on the APF website at animalprotective.org.
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Name: Tigger
Gender & Breed: Female Pitbull mix
Age: 3 years old
Organization: Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Sprakers
About: Tigger is the sweetest girl! Her owner abandoned her with a swollen face and in need of medical attention. Unfortunately, they said she was a stray so we don’t know anything about her past except for how we got her. This lovely lady is a few years old and loves her people. She seems to be housebroken and loves to go on walks. She needs to be tested with kids and other animals.
Adoption Details: Tigger is up for adoption at the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter in Sprakers, open Thursday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in adopting her should contact the shelter by emailing [email protected] or calling 518-673-5670. More information on applications and fees can be found on the shelter’s website at ayresanimalshelter.org.
