Do you want to add a new member to your family and give back to the Shelby-Utica community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many shelters in Shelby-Utica and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in Michigan — and many are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for an adorable new companion is at Humane Society Of Macomb, where Toni 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 appropriate 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 cat person, meet Dash, 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: Dash
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Mac
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Gray TabbyThank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We…” Learn more
- Name: Toni
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Brown TabbyThank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We…” Learn more
- Name: Al
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Brown TabbyThank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We…” Learn more
- Name: Dezel
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Chocolate Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Hi, I’m Dezel! I am a big fella for such a young guy. Unfortunately, my original owner did not get…” Learn more
- Name: Enchilada
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Gordita
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Black Bean Burrito
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi there!! My name is Black bean Burrito and I am a 9 weeks old Male Kitten. I am currently…” Learn more
- Name: Diablo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Roscoe
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Description: “Hi, I’m Roscoe! I’m a young guy that is full of naughty puppy antics. I love to get into things,…” Learn more
- Name: Paxton
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Russian Blue
- Description: “Paxton is a sweet little boy. He is a little shy but very curious. He loves tummy pettings and playing…” Learn more
- Name: Paisley
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Russian Blue Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Paisley is a very sweet very affectionate girl. She loves to play with her siblings and she seeks out attention…” Learn more
- Name: Paris
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Paris is an adorable and shy little tabby girl. She is very sweet but a little leery of people she…” Learn more
- Name: Butters
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Description: “Butters is a sweet baby boy who loves to play with his sister, Binx. They are very loveable and play…” Learn more
- Name: Binx
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Binx is a sweet little girl who loves to play with her brother, Butters. They are very loveable and play…” Learn more
- Name: Motley Crue
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Motley Crue is a adorable Little Rock Star. He has looks and talent and is super adorable.” Learn more
- Name: Flynn
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Tail Kitties Rescue, 13701 lakeside circle, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “I’m Flynn, and I’m a sweet, 1 year old boy who used to live outdoors. Now I really like living…” Learn more
- Name: Otto
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Tail Kitties Rescue, 13701 lakeside circle, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Hello my name is Otto. I’m a sweet little boy who was rescued about a week and a half ago….” Learn more
- Name: Cheddar Biscuit
- Species: Cat
- Location: Michigan Humane Petco Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Cheddar Biscuit! He is a very sweet cat who is looking for his forever home. He has shown signs…” Learn more
- Name: Rocky
- Species: Dog
- Location: Michigan Humane Petco Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Meet Rocky! This handsome boy is ready to find his forever home. Rocky enjoys exploring the outdoors and going for…” Learn more
- Name: Tanner
- Species: Dog
- Location: Michigan Humane Petco Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Tanner is a precious gal on the search for a home to call her own. Tanner is such a loving…” Learn more
- Name: Zoey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Michigan Humane Petco Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Zoey is a very sweet lady who is looking for her forever home! She came from a home with other…” Learn more
- Name: Agatha
- Species: Cat
- Location: Michigan Humane Petco Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “Meet Agatha! This beauty is looking for a quiet home to call her own. You can often find Agatha sun…” Learn more
- Name: Avery
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Michigan Humane Petco Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Bunny Rabbit
- Description: “Avery is a spunky little girl looking for her forever home. She loves to explore but can be a chewer…” Learn more
- Name: Sylvester
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Michigan Humane Petco Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Lionhead
- Description: “Sylvester is a very sweet boy looking for his forever home. He is great for handling and loves to snuggle….” Learn more
- Name: Taco
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Tail Kitties Rescue, 13701 lakeside circle, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “This handsome tuxedo is Taco who will be 1 year old on July 4th. He’s an active, playful boy. He…” Learn more
- Name: Eloise
- Species: Cat
- Location: Creekside Critter Rescue, Macomb Twp, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Eloise is one of the sweetest girls you will meet! She is a petite little thing but she loves to…” Learn more
- Name: Clarice
- Species: Cat
- Location: Creekside Critter Rescue, Macomb Twp, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Clarice! Petite little thing filled with spunk and love! Instant purrs when she sees someone. She loves to run…” Learn more
- Name: Bobcat
- Species: Cat
- Location: Carols Critter Rescue, Macomb, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Description: “Bobcat is approximately 10-11 weeks old and he is being fostered in my home with his three brothers. They were…” Learn more
- Name: Bandit
- Species: Cat
- Location: Carols Critter Rescue, Macomb, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Bandit is about 10-12 weeks old and is being fostered in my home with his three brothers. They were discovered…” Learn more
- Name: Seymour
- Species: Cat
- Location: Carols Critter Rescue, Macomb, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tuxedo
- Description: “Seymour is approximately 10-11 weeks old and he is being fostered in my home with his three brothers. They were…” Learn more
- Name: Boots
- Species: Cat
- Location: Carols Critter Rescue, Macomb, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “Boots is approximately 10-11 weeks old and he is being fostered in my home with his three brothers. They were…” Learn more
- Name: Bandit, Blackie and Pinky
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Tail Kitties Rescue, Macomb, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Tuxedo Domestic Medium Hair Mix
- Description: “***Courtesy Post–these cats are not with our rescue but we are assisting their owner to find them a great home***…” Learn more
- Name: Leela
- Species: Cat
- Location: Dawg, Macomb, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Leela is such a sweetheart. She is loving and sweet and loves to play. She is curious, adventurous and silly…” Learn more
- Name: Lou Lou sweetness
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Tail Kitties Rescue, Macomb, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Located in Chesterfield ( should be only cat in home) great with kids – LouLou, 6 yrs front declawed affectionate…” Learn more
- Name: Easton
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Easton Short Hair Black & White Male Estimated Birthdate: 3/17/2021 Meet adorable Easton! He is an adventurous kitten and usually…” Learn more
- Name: Ernie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Ernie Short Hair Black Male Estimated Birthdate: 3/17/2021 Meet adorable Ernie! He is a lovable lap cat when he’s not…” Learn more
- Name: Edgar
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Edgar Short Hair Black & White Male Estimated Birthdate: 3/17/2021 Meet adorable Edgar! He is a bit of a genius-kitten;…” Learn more
- Name: Marge
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Marge Short Hair Brown Tabby Female Estimated Birthdate: 3/17/2021 Meet marvelous Marge! She is a sweet, snuggly girl! She loves…” Learn more
- Name: Ruby
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Ruby Short Hair Tortie Female Estimated Birthdate: 3/22/2021 Say hello to adorable Ruby! She’s very sweet and loves to be…” Learn more
- Name: Emma *Available Soon*
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Emma *Available Soon* Short Hair Black Female Estimated Birthdate: 3/17/2021 Meet tiny Emma! This petite kitten is very shy and…” Learn more
- Name: Rogue
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Rogue Short Hair Orange Tabby Male Estimate Birthdate: 3/22/2021 Meet adorable Rogue! He is very sweet and chill. Rogue and…” Learn more
- Name: Roselyn
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Roselyn Medium Hair Black Female Estimated Birthdate: 3/22/2021 Say hello to darling Roselyn! She’s very sweet and loves to be…” Learn more
- Name: Rebel
- Species: Cat
- Location: Tigerlily Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 815, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Rebel Short Hair Gray Tabby Male Estimate Birthdate: 3/22/2021 Meet adorable Rebel! He’s the leader of the pack and lives…” Learn more
- Name: FABULOUS
- Species: Cat
- Location: Fortunate Feline Adoption League, 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Marvelous, & Fabulous were bought to foster care on May 22, 2021. Sadly, their caregivers had to move to another…” Learn more
- Name: Grizzly
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 03/16/2021 Grizzly is a very social kitten. He is playful, and our little wild man. He loves…” Learn more
- Name: Sarge
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 03/16/2021 Sarge is a long haired fluffy boy. Such a beautiful kitten! He is a little shy…” Learn more
- Name: Onyx
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 03/16/2021 Onyx is fine with being held. He loves affection. He plays, but also enjoys watching his…” Learn more
- Name: Mavis
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 03/16/2021 Mavis has a gorgeous, fluffy fur coat. She is playful, loves her toys, and has so…” Learn more
- Name: Kiko
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 03/16/2021 Kiko is a laid back little kitten. This sweetheart purrs, and purrs when you pet him….” Learn more
- Name: Cole
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Cole! He is an adorable 8 month old Black Lab mix. Cole has lots of puppy energy and loves…” Learn more
- Name: GONZO
- Species: Cat
- Location: Macomb County Animal Control, 21417 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi! My name is Gonzo! I am about 1 year old. I came to MCAC as a stray. I am…” Learn more
- Name: POCUS
- Species: Cat
- Location: Macomb County Animal Control, 21417 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi! My name is Pocus! My sister Hocus and I came into the shelter when our owner was no longer…” Learn more
- Name: HOCUS
- Species: Cat
- Location: Macomb County Animal Control, 21417 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “Hi! My name is Hocus! My sister Pocus and I came into the shelter when our owner was no longer…” Learn more
- Name: TURBO
- Species: Cat
- Location: Macomb County Animal Control, 21417 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Hi! My name is Turbo! I am about 3 months old. I came to MCAC as a stray and I’m…” Learn more
