Community Pet Listings

Some pet owners need to re-home an animal and prefer not to surrender it to a shelter. We help by including their animals here on our Community Pet Listings page. Each post is live on our site for up to 30 days, and is written by the pet’s owner. If you have questions or would like to adopt an animal on the list, simply contact the owner directly by phone or email.

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If you need to rehome a pet and you’d like to list it on our site, please visit the Rehome Your Pet section of our website and find the Post in Community Pet Listings tab for instructions. We accept listings for almost any species of animal. All dogs and cats listed must be spayed or neutered.

Community Pet Listings

Murphy

 Spayed Female
3 years
Shepherd/Lab

Read more about Murphy!
Murphy is everyone’s best friend. At 72 pounds, this German Shepherd / Lab mix loves her people and is eager to participate in any adventure. She loves car rides and a face paced hike. She is house trained, crate trained, and incredibly smart – however, she does pull on the leash when she gets excited. She does not get on furniture, has a gentle mouth, and does not try to steal food when it is left unattended. Murphy loves to play – fetch, tug of war, and chase. Murphy is non reactive to other dogs on walks but does chase squirrels and cats that run. She is fantastic with our two boys (ages 7 and 9) but she does not know how big she is so she has a tendency bump into people when she is chasing her own tail. She would do best as the only dog in the house, unless another dog has a rough and tumble style of play. I would suggest no cats, unless you have a cat that will not run.

She is fine on her own for a couple of hours, but does need at least two walks a day to tire her out. She is a very sweet dog, but needs more exercise than my kids are willing to give her.

If interested, contact: Melissa

Email: melissa.coyle.shaw@gmail.com

6/2/2023

Koda

 Spayed Female
3 years
Shepherd Mix

Read more about Koda!
Koda is a very sweet, loyal, and energetic dog. She is house trained and loves to run around in an open field and chase squirrels. She would thrive in a big backyard. She has been a sweetheart with our toddler and other children. She can be with other dogs but she does play a bit rough sometimes. She is a shepherd so expect some shedding as well.

If interested, contact: Victor

Email: victorchavezsc@gmail.comkailireynolds@gmail.com

6/2/2023

Moss

 Neutered Male
1 year
Domestic Shorthair

Read more about Moss!
Moss is a really intelligent and playful 1 and a half year old tuxedo cat. My neighbor’s cat had a litter of kittens, which is where I got him from, and he grew up next door to his mom. He came to my home when he was 2 months old, and has been the most loving and sweetest cat. He responds to his name, does not scratch, is great with kids, and is good with the litter box.

He really would benefit from an indoor / outdoor home as he has high energy and loves stimulation. It is incredibly unfortunate that we have to part ways, but I’m hoping to find him a good home with lots of love and maybe a backyard or outdoor option for him to run around.

He has met dogs before and they’ve gotten along, so he could go to a home with other animals. He loves to cuddle and is very empathetic.

If interested, contact: Chloe

Email: chloebeebe30@gmail.com

6/2/2023

Pumba

 Neutered Male
9 years
Domestic Shorthair

Read more about Pumba!
Pumba is a social cat who loves being around people– he’s definitely not a “hide under the bed” kind of guy! He’s very affectionate, and prefers being a lap cat to being held. His happy place is taking a nap in the sun. He comes from a home with small children and is quite good with them. He has not lived with other pets.Pumbawould do well in a home where someone is around often (grad student, WFH, retired etc.) as he loves being around people.

If interested, contact: Abby

Email: accampbell2@gmail.com

6/2/2023

Indie

 Spayed female
2 years
Aussie/Heeler

Read more about Indie!
Beautiful Indie has had a rough start to the year. She came to us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after being hit by a car, suffering from road rash and injuries to her legs. This sweet girl is looking for an adopter or foster who can give her lots of love and would be willing to do a little bit of training with her. Indie is initially timid but will come out of her shell with some tender loving care. She appreciates treats like no other and, once bonded, she enjoys staying close to her human so she knows she’s not alone. Having shown a little too much interest in cats in the past, we think Indie would do best in a home without cats. She gets along ok with other dogs once she’s had some time to get to know them, but prefers small dogs and would also do great as the only dog. Being timid, she may need a bit of time to warm up to male humans since they tend to be bigger and have deeper voices than women. This girl is a wonderfully sweet pup who will conquer your heart in a jiffy if you show affection gently and take things one step at a time.Despite recently having her front leg amputated, Indie still gets around with ease! She is an active pup who enjoys fetching and roaming the yard. She sleeps well in a crate at night too!  

If interested, contact: Cameron

Phone: 831-601-3215

Email: cameron@peaceofminddogrescue.org

5/19/2023

Dobby

 Neutered Male
2 years
Akbash Mix

Read more about Dobby!

Dobby is 100lbs of cuddle bug. We rescued him from the shelter in November of 2022. Before that, he had been abandoned and was found in Nisene Marks. It was clear to us that Dobby was previously house trained because he’s never had an accident. He can sit, stay, leave it, and do just about anything else you ask him for a treat in return.

We are having to part w Dobby because he isn’t a good fit for the unpredictable behaviors of children. Likely due to what seems like separation anxiety he gets reactive to our kids. He would be a great dog for someone who has a lot of land -his breed is for livestock guarding- is home most of the time (farmer?) and does not have children. Dobby loves other dogs, eating grass like a cow, and generally being your shadow.

If interested, contact: Kaili

Phone: 831-295-3972

Email: kailireynolds@gmail.com

5/16/2023

Melody

 Spayed Female
6 years
Siberian Husky

Read more about Melody!
Melody is a very loyal and loving girl. She is very bright and affectionate dog. She has been raised around two dogs, cats, and children from birth to teens.

Melody is a beautiful, healthy, and petite husky. Melody is current on all vaccinations and does not require daily medications. She is 35 lbs and does not shed like others in her breed.

Melody is crate trained along with sitting and coming to a whistle. Melody has been in our home since she was 8 weeks old. Melody does not have an alpha disposition. She seeks comfort and affection from an adult female human.

If interested, contact: Anna

Email: annaljakobsen@hotmail.com

5/16/2023

Taz

 Spayed Female
2 years
Boxer/Staffordshire Terrier

Read more about Taz!
She’s goofy, lovable, great dog. She needs to be the only dog in the home. She loves people, good with kids, good with cats.Healthy and active but can also be a coach potato!

If interested, contact: Paul

Phone: 916-663-8097

Email: labreepaul@yahoo.com

5/16/2023

Toby

 Neutered Male
7 years
Turkish Van

Read more about Toby!
Toby is a very loving, friendly cat. Owners child has serious health issues causing them to be away. Needing a new home.

If interested, contact: Amy

Phone: 415-410-5139

Email: zoey.hart.345@gmail.com

5/16/2023

Ian and Steve

 Females
1 years
Guinea Pigs

Read more about them!

I have two lovely female guinea pigs. They are very healthy and happy. They love to hang out and are very socialized with people. I am unfortunately moving and am unable to bring then with me. I have owned them for a little over a year. I would a cage, carrier, water bottle, bowels, ect.. just looking for anyone in search of two small pets!

If interested, contact: Zoey

Email: chmonaco2@outlook.com

5/2/2023

Shelby

 Spayed Female
8.5 years
American Staffordshire Terrier

Read more about Shelby!
Shelby is looking for a new home as her owner recently passed away. She’s an approx. 8.5-year-old, 78-pound, total sweetheart American Staffordshire. Shelby loves toys, bones, and snuggles. She’s not very shy and will probably give you all sorts of love right off the bat!

She would be best in a home without cats, as she likes to chase them. Shelby has lived with another dog in the past, so she would do well with another calm and friendly dog. Shelby hasn’t met any young kids, so we’re not sure how she would do with them. She was raised with teenagers and loves to play!

She’s spayed, microchipped, house-trained, and has a medium energy level. She does well on leash, is okay when left alone, and knows basic commands. She’s really a wonderful dog who deserves another loving home.

If interested, contact: Dana

Phone: 510-552-0404

Email: emaildana@yahoo.com

5/2/2023

Kitty Boy

 Neutered Male
3 years
Domestic Short Hair

Read more about Kitty Boy!
This kitty boy is 3 years old. He has been neutered. Given shots. Plus microchipped- just needs to be registered. He is so sweet! I am fostering till he finds his forever home. (Comes with Vet paperwork). He was abandoned on the side of the road.

If interested, contact: Stacey

Email: chmonaco2@outlook.com

5/2/2023

Oswald

 Neutered Male
9 months
Domestic Medium Hair

Read more about Oswald!
Oswald was living on the streets before I took him in and although he was a stray, he is such a sweetheart and loves pets and playtime. He is a bit unsure at first but once he warms up he will head butt you until you give him all of the love.

I would love to keep this amazing cat but he was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia (FELV) and we have another cat. It is hard to believe because he is so healthy and strong so he may shed the virus in time. FELV is contagious and we already have another cat so I need to find him a new home where he will be the only kitty or there is another cat with FELV already.

If interested, contact: Bianca

Phone: 516-375-8243

Email: bpisano89@gmail.com

4/12/2023

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