Marion Area Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Betsy, Scrappy, Olivia & More

Marion IA

14 December, 2021

10:10 AM

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If you're hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these shelters in the Marion area for a pet who needs a home. About 6.5 million pets are surrendered to adoption agencies each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Marion area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. Click on any listing to learn more about a pet or to start the adoption process. Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected]. Betsy Name: Betsy Species: Dog Location: Dogs Forever Of Iowa, 809 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "This little 33 pound beagle mix came to us as a stray so we don't know much about her. We..." Learn more Scrappy Name: Scrappy Species: Cat Location: Saint Rescue, 1200 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Scrappy was surrendered to us due to his mom's health issues. She raised him from a baby. Scrappy loves to..." Learn more Olivia Name: Olivia Species: Cat Location: Saint Rescue, 1200 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Scarlett and Olivia are sisters born in 2014. Their owner is having some difficulties and asked us to take them...." Learn more Coolidge Name: Coolidge Species: Cat Location: Saint Rescue, 1200 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Coolidge found himself outside on a chilly fall day. He did what any smart kitty would do & that was..." Learn more Mr Bates Name: Mr Bates Species: Cat Location: Saint Rescue, 1200 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and cats Description: "Mr Bates was one of a dozen kittens we took in from an acreage in Delaware County. All from three..." Learn more Mr Carson Name: Mr Carson Species: Cat Location: Saint Rescue, 1200 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and cats Description: "Mr Bates was one of a dozen kittens we took in from an acreage in Delaware County. All from three..." Learn more Cece Name: Cece Species: Cat Location: Last Hope Animal Rescue Inc, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Cece is such a sweet little lady who has..." Learn more Belle Name: Belle Species: Cat Location: Last Hope Animal Rescue Inc, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Belle is a sweet little lady who loves attention!..." Learn more kiki Name: kiki Species: Cat Location: Gems Forever Animal Rescue Inc, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.I'm a little shy but once I get to..." Learn more jetta Name: jetta Species: Cat Location: Gems Forever Animal Rescue Inc, Cedar Rapids, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.I'm very sweet and loving, I had a rough..." Learn more Libby Name: Libby Species: Dog Location: Fur Fun Rescue, Lisbon, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Coonhound Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Libby is a 4 ½ year old, 65 pound Blue Tick Coonhound. She is an easy girl and good with..." Learn more Maggie Name: Maggie Species: Dog Location: Fur Fun Rescue, Lisbon, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Silky Terrier Maltese Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "Maggie is a 6 month old, Silky Terrier and Maltese mix. She currently weighs 8 pounds. Maggie is a shy..." Learn more Benji Name: Benji Species: Dog Location: Fur Fun Rescue, Lisbon, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Good With: Dogs Description: "Benji is a 7 year old, 13 pound Shih Tzu. Benji is a happy little guy who likes to be..." Learn more Governor Name: Governor Species: Dog Location: Fur Fun Rescue, Lisbon, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pointer Siberian Husky Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "This sweet boy is Governor. Our best guess is that he is a Pointer and Husky mix. He is a..." Learn more Charlie Name: Charlie Species: Dog Location: Animal Welfare Friends, 22407 Bus Hwy 151, Monticello, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Description: "Charlie is was born around July 2017 and is 70 pounds. This wiggling boy loves car rides so he can..." Learn more Pearl Name: Pearl Species: Cat Location: Animal Welfare Friends, 22407 Bus Hwy 151, Monticello, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids Description: "Pearl is a domestic shorthair that was born around 02/17/2017 and weighs 8 pounds. She came to us one day..." Learn more Gerte Name: Gerte Species: Rabbit Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Dutch Learn more Jasper Name: Jasper Species: Dog Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "This guy will need someone with some experience with dogs. He was adopted and came back due to how energetic..." Learn more Layla Name: Layla Species: Dog Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Good With: Dogs Description: "Layla is everything you'd expect in a teenage puppy. She will need some basic training and a patient owner. Layla..." Learn more Sissy Name: Sissy Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Sissy's got a whole lot of fluff and is ready to keep your lap warm this winter!" Learn more Rosie Name: Rosie Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Rosie would like a simple life. She just requires a warm lap and an endless supply of pets. Don't let..." Learn more Olivander Name: Olivander Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Olivander is a big male cat ready to charm his way to your heart. He maybe 8 years old, but..." Learn more Sam Name: Sam Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Sam is a playful cat who enjoys some love. He doesn't seem to mind his sister, but can get pretty..." Learn more Daisy Name: Daisy Species: Dog Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Border Collie Good With: Dogs Description: "Daisy is sweet, energetic and smart. She likes to play with all the toys. Daisy is the type of dog..." Learn more Doodlebug Name: Doodlebug Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Doodle bug is sweet, shy and seems to like other cats. He will need to go to a nice quiet..." Learn more Lefty Name: Lefty Species: Dog Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Dogs Description: "Lefty is a sweet, large puppy who still has some growing and learning to do. He loves people and would..." Learn more Vanko Name: Vanko Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Vanko is a very sweet, active boy who loves to flop around like a fish! He would prefer to be..." Learn more Loretta Name: Loretta Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Loretta is a sweet lady who enjoys her peace and quiet. She is fairly independent and not a fan of..." Learn more Crinkle Name: Crinkle Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "This well-aged kitty is loving and sweet. He is completely deaf and has been for most of his life. He..." Learn more Isabella Name: Isabella Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "This little girl is very sweet and affectionate. She did come in with her brother Sam, but seems to not..." Learn more Luna Name: Luna Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Luna is a cat looking for a nice, quiet home. She likes to snuggle, eat, and sometimes her playful side..." Learn more Gobble Name: Gobble Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Gobble is energetic, a little over the top about his food, and ready to snuggle up for winter. He may..." Learn more Squash Name: Squash Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Gentle, kind, and somewhat playful best describes this guy. He was once a little shy here, but has really learned..." Learn more Danny Name: Danny Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Danny is polydactyl. He is sweet and loves to be with humans. He needs some exercise and should do okay..." Learn more Wanda Name: Wanda Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Who doesn't need a little magic in their life? Once you meet this girl, you'll see just how magical her..." Learn more Berlin Name: Berlin Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Berlin is a loving, kind, middle-age cat. He does have FIV, but that won't stop him from living his best..." Learn more Skeletor Name: Skeletor Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Nevada Name: Nevada Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Very sweet, playful, young guy ready for his new home. Good with other cats with proper introduction. May do ok..." Learn more Torrance Name: Torrance Species: Cat Location: Iowa City Animal Care And Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "This frost-bitten-ear wonder is a squirrely little girl. She is shy and nervous at first, but if you give her..." Learn more