Looking to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the Garden City community at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many shelters in and around Garden City are still working to fulfill adoptions.



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Across New York, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. In the search for an adorable new family pet, consider beginning at a local animal shelter like Barrk Animal Rescue, where Nila 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.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Harper, 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 [email protected].



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  • Name: Harper
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Pets4luv Foundation, Westbury, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Helios
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Pets4luv Foundation, Westbury, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Noelle
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Meet Noelle, a sweet-natured beauty. She was rescued from Georgia along with her litter, and she’s a loving and rambuncious…” Learn more



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  • Name: Willey
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Willey is a dapper little gentleman who wants nothing more than to cuddle and be by your side all the…” Learn more



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  • Name: Nila
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Beagle Mix
  • Description: “Nila is a super sweet little bundle of energy. She warms up really quickly, and she will immediately ask you…” Learn more



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  • Name: Demi
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Australian Shepherd Anatolian Shepherd Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Demi is ready for her furever home!” Learn more



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  • Name: Duffy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Barrk Animal Rescue, Valley Stream, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Anatolian Shepherd Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Duffy is ready for his forever home!” Learn more



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  • Name: Blue
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Long Road Home, Manhasset, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Bluetick Coonhound
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Blue what he’ll be until he finds his forever family . Blue was giving up by his former owner because…” Learn more



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  • Name: Cowboy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Long Road Home, Manhasset, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Foxhound
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “It’s raining boy dogs ? Cowboy has left the building and he is looking to steal some hearts ?? Will…” Learn more



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  • Name: Casper
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: For Animals Inc Shelter, Jamaica, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Maltese
  • Good With: Kids
  • Description: “Casper is a 7- to 8-year-old Maltese. He is a very sweet, mellow boy who loves children. He also loves…” Learn more



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  • Name: Baci
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: All About Cats Rescue Inc, 111 East Sunrise Hwy, Freeport, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby
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  • Name: Kylo
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group, Great Neck, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hotot
  • Description: “Bio coming soon…Our adoption procedure includes a phone interview, home visit, and any necessary education of potential adopters. There is…” Learn more





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  • Name: Stella
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group, Great Neck, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American
  • Description: “Bio coming soon…Our adoption procedure includes a phone interview, home visit, and any necessary education of potential adopters. There is…” Learn more



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  • Name: Trixie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “??Trixie is all ready for Valentine’s Day and will surely bring love into your life!?? This girl couldn’t be cuter…” Learn more



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  • Name: Norton
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Bobbi And The Strays, 2 Rider Place, Freeport, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “??Norton is all ready for Valentine’s Day and will surely bring love into your life!?? This boy couldn’t be cuter…” Learn more



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  • Name: Nala
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Town Of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, 75 Marino Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Please call the shelter 516-869-6311 during working hours (Mon. to Fri. 9AM-4PM; Sat. 10-4PM) for more information about this Nala,…” Learn more



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  • Name: Vanessa
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Town Of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, 75 Marino Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Husky
  • Description: “Please call the shelter 516-869-6311 during working hours (Mon. to Fri. 9AM-4PM; Sat. 10-4PM) for more information about Vanessa, the…” Learn more



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  • Name: MoMo
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Last Hope Inc, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Meet MoMo: MoMo and her brother Ninja were adopted as kittens and loved their family very much. Their owner recently…” Learn more



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  • Name: Charlene
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Last Hope Inc, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “CHARLENE is sweet & charming. We wish she could speak so she can tell us how such a friendly cat…” Learn more



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  • Name: Starburst
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “This poor girl has been through a lot. She is currently 1.5 years old and initially only came to us…” Learn more



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  • Name: Tippy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
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  • Name: Rocky
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Hershey & Rocky are BONDED and came to us as strays in January 2021. We picked them up from a…” Learn more



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  • Name: Hershey
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “Hershey & Rocky are BONDED and came to us as strays in January 2021. We picked them up from a…” Learn more



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  • Name: Luna Lovegood
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Lovely Luna Lovegood patiently waits to cast a love spell on the special human she deems worthy of her devotion….” Learn more



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  • Name: Boogie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Boogie is an adorable, young adult terrier mix looking for the security of a caring home. Rescued from Texas, Boogie…” Learn more



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  • Name: Meringue
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Meringue is at our Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center in Glens Falls, NY. Meet Meringue! She is a petite, little…” Learn more



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  • Name: Beanie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Beanie is at our Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center in Glens Falls, NY. When Beanie came into our care, it…” Learn more



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  • Name: Sherlock
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Sherlocks life before he arrived at our Pet Health Centers may be a mystery, but hes prepared to sleuth his…” Learn more



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  • Name: Butterscotch
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Butterscotch is at our Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center in Glens Falls, NY. Butterscotch is simply precious, and very affectionate….” Learn more



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  • Name: Bellini
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “When Bellini was discovered wandering outside this cold winter, her rescuer ushered her inside for safety. Now Bellinis quietly wondering…” Learn more



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  • Name: Parsley
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Double Adoption with Oregano, #H210245. Looking to add a little flavor to your life? Try Oregano and Parsley! These bonded…” Learn more



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  • Name: Oregano
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Double Adoption with Parsley, #H210246. Looking to add a little flavor to your life? Try Oregano and Parsley! These bonded…” Learn more



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  • Name: Ronald
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Are you ready to be smitten with a very special kitten? Ronald is ready to meet you! After a visit…” Learn more



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  • Name: Bear
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Youll find Bear high on his cat tree, intently watching you as you greet him with some attentive head and…” Learn more



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  • Name: Leopold
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Leopold is looking to lounge on an available keyboard if youre looking for ways to instantly end your work day!…” Learn more



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  • Name: Tommy Hilfiger
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Tommy Hilfiger isnt looking to share the lime light with anyone else. This quiet Georgia import has designs on your…” Learn more



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  • Name: Franny
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Double Adoption with Tessi, #BF3275. When Franny and Tessi arrived as kittens, our team determined they would benefit from a…” Learn more



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  • Name: Tessi
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Double Adoption with Franny, #BF3274. When Tessi and Franny arrived as kittens, our team determined they would benefit from a…” Learn more



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  • Name: Simba
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Senior Simba faced a major life change when he lost the only home hed ever known and was faced with…” Learn more



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  • Name: Hoss
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Road To Home Rescue Support, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Hoss has been dealt a horrible hand. He ended up in a shelter, after being kept outside most of his…” Learn more



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  • Name: Dogee (Part of Bonded pair) See Misty
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Road To Home Rescue Support, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Dogee and Misty Need Their Forever ? These 2 little girls were living on the street, scrounging for food. We…” Learn more



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  • Name: Misty (part of a Bonded Pair-See Dogee)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Road To Home Rescue Support, Wantagh, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Dilute Calico
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Misty and Dogee Need Their Forever ? These 2 little girls were living on the street, scrounging for food. We…” Learn more



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  • Name: Jack & Jill ( BONDED)!
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: ““No home is complete without the pitter patter of kitty feet.” Jack & Jill are two special sweet souls longing…” Learn more



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  • Name: Jacob & Josh
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: ““Time spent with cats is never wasted.” – Sigmund Freud Jacob & Josh are two 4 month old bonded siblings…” Learn more



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  • Name: Abby & Gabby (BONDED)!
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: ““Kittens are angels with whiskers.” – Alexis Flora Hope These two sweet, adorable little girls will melt your heart in…” Learn more



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  • Name: Hazel & Amber ( Bonded)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “? Hazel & Amber ?, 4 month old babies are ready to go into a wonderful forever home! They have…” Learn more



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  • Name: Oreo & Cashew (BONDED)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Oreo & Cashew are BONDED and need a good home TOGETHER! They are adorable and they have the best disposition….” Learn more



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  • Name: Daisy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Abyssinian Mix
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Meet ? Daisy ?, she is approx 1-2 yrs old and had her babies and all adopted and NOW it…” Learn more



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  • Name: HELP! NEED SOCIALIZATION FOSTER!
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “alleykattz inc. is DESPERATELY seeking a SOCIALIZATION Foster for these 4 mth old babies! Can you HELP? You ask what…” Learn more



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  • Name: Lion
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Alleykattz Rescue, Woodmere, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Hello, My name is Lion! I am a real handsome boy if I do say so myself. I am 2…” Learn more



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  • Name: Sabrina
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Town Of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter, 150 Miller Place, Syosset , NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “21-0013 Sabrina is a 2-3 years old female tuxedo cat with medium hair . She is spayed, has a microchip…” Learn more



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  • Name: Phoebe
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua Shepherd Mix
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  • Name: Timothy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
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  • Name: Cassidy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
  • Description: “Hi! I’m Cassidy! I’m a lab-shepherd mix, about 1.5 years old, and about 55lbs. I had puppies about 6 weeks…” Learn more



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  • Name: Pucci
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Ruff House Rescue, Island Park, NY
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Schnauzer Poodle Mix
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