Bloomingdale's: Bloomingdale-Riverview Area Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Willie & More

If you're looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your household, start with these Bloomingdale-Riverview area animal shelters for a pet you can adopt. Millions of pets are given to animal pounds 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 Bloomingdale-Riverview 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 for more information 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 content@patch.com . Name: Cuddles (bonded with Diamond) Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Meet Cuddles! BONDED WITH DIAMOND. As you can see by his photos, he has modeling potential for sure! He is..." Learn more Name: Willie Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Willie is a happy, little kitten who wants to be loved on! He's very affectionate. He would love another sibling..." Learn more Name: Pilar *I'd love to be adopted with Hugo* Species: Cat Location: Fishhawk Tnr Inc, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Pilar the silliest, sweetest little female Tabby Kitten is looking for a furever and ever home! She is such a..." Learn more Name: Betsy *The Sweetest Shy Girl* Species: Cat Location: Fishhawk Tnr Inc, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Betsy is the cutest little tuxedo girl! She was rescued on July 4th from a community that had someone intentionally..." Learn more Name: Hugo *I'd love to be adopted with Pilar* Species: Cat Location: Fishhawk Tnr Inc, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Hugo is such a lovebug male Tabby Kitten is looking for a furever and ever home! He loves attention and..." Learn more Name: Alejandro & Alonso *Bonded Brother Pair* Species: Cat Location: Fishhawk Tnr Inc, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "If you're looking for incredibly outgoing, confident, snuggly, fun kittens, these are the boys for you! Alejandro and Alonso are..." Learn more Name: Gracie the Calico Kitten Species: Cat Location: Kittie Corral, Wimauma, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Calico Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "Gracie is a gentle and loving, soft long haired Calico that came to us when she and her sister wandered..." Learn more Name: Opal Species: Cat Location: Kittie Corral, Wimauma, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Calico Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "Opal is a gentle yet reserved, soft long haired Calico that came to us when she and her sister wandered..." Learn more Name: Blair Species: Dog Location: Rescue Coop, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Coonhound Beagle Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "This very sweet brave boy is Blair! Blair was rescued from horrendous living conditions in WIlson NC where 42 hounds..." Learn more Name: Mia and Maple (Looking for a Hero!) Species: Dog Location: Rescue Coop, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Treeing Walker Coonhound Beagle Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Mia and Maple are looking for a Hero! These two beautiful ladies were rescued from a high kill AL shelter..." Learn more Name: Chad Species: Dog Location: Rescue Coop, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Fox Terrier Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "My name is Chad! I was recently rescued from a high kill shelter in Alabama and I am so happy..." Learn more Name: Alohi Species: Dog Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Plott Hound Pit Bull Terrier Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Alohi is our beautiful baby girl! Shes absolutely precious and super friendly. Shes great with all dogs at the rescue..." Learn more Name: Jet Species: Dog Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW THE ANIMAL PROFILE! Hello, I'm Jet, a two year old Shepherd mix with a heart..." Learn more Name: Scrappy Species: Dog Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Pomeranian Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW THE ANIMAL PROFILE! Hello, my name is Scrappy! I'm about 2 years old, a chihuahua/pomeranian..." Learn more Name: ChaCha Species: Dog Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW THE ANIMAL PROFILE! Hello, my name is ChaCha! I'm a very friendly 8 year old..." Learn more Name: Bambi Species: Dog Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Black Mouth Cur Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW THE ANIMAL PROFILE! Hi everybody, my name is Bambi! I'm new here at MFP but..." Learn more Name: Akamu Species: Dog Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Plott Hound Pit Bull Terrier Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Akamu is our most handsome boy! Hes the largest of the three and just the friendliest! He loves all people,..." Learn more Name: Aloha Species: Dog Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Plott Hound Pit Bull Terrier Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Aloha is our beautiful baby girl! Shes absolutely precious and super friendly. Shes great with all dogs at the rescue..." Learn more Name: Cocoa Species: Dog Location: Lucky Ones Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "Cocoa is an 8 month old terrier mix. Very friendly and playful, good with other dogs and cats. Loves the..." Learn more Name: Coffee Species: Dog Location: Lucky Ones Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "Coffee is an 8 month old mixed breed. Very friendly and playful, good with other dogs and cats. Best if..." Learn more Name: Ace Species: Dog Location: Heidis Legacy Dog Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Basset Hound Labrador Retriever Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Spay/Neuter of dog is scheduled at a vet of our choosing and is part of the adoption fee - date..." Learn more Name: Cruz Species: Dog Location: Cruzan Satos Rescue, tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Meet Cruz, This adorable rescue pup is ready to find his forever home! He is a lab mix island pup...." Learn more Name: Kacey Species: Cat Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: ">> Hi my name is Kacey and I'm SUPER ready for you to take me home." Learn more Name: Ashley Species: Cat Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Hey I'm Ashley! I need a FUREVER home! Come and adopt me today." Learn more Name: Maria Species: Cat Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: ">> I'm Maria and I'm the Kitty Kat you have been looking for.. purr purr." Learn more Name: Emmett Species: Cat Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Emmett is my name and I'm ready to become part of your family. All you have to do is come..." Learn more Name: Chi Chi Species: Cat Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: ">> Hi my name is Chi Chi and I'm SUPER ready for you to take me home." Learn more Name: Hull Species: Dog Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier Description: "Hi! I'm one of the dogs here at HSTB looking for a forever home! I was surrendered by my previous..." Learn more Name: Simba Species: Cat Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Ready to go home with the luckiest animal lover in town!" Learn more Name: Lucille Species: Dog Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier Description: ">> Hey y'all, I'm Lucille and I'm SOOOOOO ready to be your new bestfriend. ~ Shelter Observations: Moderate activity -..." Learn mo