From dogs to cats, bunnies to guinea pigs, animals make excellent companions. Smart and sensitive, animals can form strong bonds with humans and truly become part of your family. Studies have also shown that having an animal in your home can support emotional wellbeing and reduce stress.
In Macao, animal charities and shelters have rescued a growing number of abandoned or abused animals that are all in need of forever homes.
If you are interested in adopting, check this page for weekly updates on furry friends that are available for adoption in Macao. We’ll be introducing them every week and sharing updates on successful adoptions!
Keith
Keith has had a tough life so far. His former owner neglected him, often tying him up outside with a nylon string. When someone reported the neglect, the owner surrendered Keith to the IAM and, later, Anima picked him up. Now seven months old, Keith suffers from mild nerve issues caused by an untreated viral infection. While easily manageable, the condition causes him to blink involuntarily and can affect his gait at times. Otherwise healthy, this loving kitten is now at Anima’s Cat Paradise where he has made new friends and is now in search of a permanent home!
Personality: Loves snuggles, warm and playful
Age: 7 months old
Sex: Male
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Vaccinated, microchipped, has mild nerve problems
Would you like to take Keith home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 6301 8784 / 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
Jefferson
This spotted sweetheart was found near Grand Coloane Resort when he was just six months old. Anima has given him a safe place to live at the shelter, but he still needs to find his forever home. Jefferson is lovable and plays well with other dogs, but is very timid around new humans. He’s looking for a patient, mature family who will take the time to get to know him!
Personality: Timid but affectionate
Age: 5 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Health: Healthy, Castrated, microchipped, vaccinated
Are you willing to give Jefferson a home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
Crescent
Crescent was first picked up by IAM in December 2020, then taken in by Abandoned Animals Protect Association of Macau (AAPAM). This laidback shorthair cat has a pretty grey-hued coat and a relaxed yet social demeanour. She loves to play with other animals, and people too, especially if you’re offering belly rubs. She is quite adaptable and would do well with a sole owner, couple or family.
Personality: A sweet, friendly social butterfly
Age: 6 months old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Healthy
Would you like to meet Crescent? Reach out to AAPAM [6668 2678; angela.auieong@gmail.com] to set up a visit.
Fille
Tragically, Fille was tossed onto the street when she was just a newborn. Fortunately, a passerby rescued her in October 2020 and dropped her off at AAPAM. This active little girl is now on the lookout for a fun companion to be her lifelong playmate!
Personality: Playful, talkative, energetic
Age: 3 months old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Healthy
Would you like to meet Fille? Reach out to AAPAM [6668 2678; angela.auieong@gmail.com] to set up a visit.
Lion
Lion once lived at a temple in Coloane Village, where he relied on food and support from visitors. However, when he came down with tick fever, the Macau Association for Stray Dogs and Animal Welfare (MASDAW) took him to the vet in 2015. They released him once again but recently brought him to the shelter where they discovered that Lion has hypothyroidism and put him on medication to manage his hormone levels and help him gain weight. Now healthy and ready to go, this older dog is on the lookout for a home where he can relax and unwind.
Personality: Confident; enjoys peace and quiet
Age: Around 8 or 9 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: German Shepherd mix
Health:Healthy, neutered, dewormed; needs daily hypothyroid medication
Would you like to give Lion a home? Reach out to MASDAW (6333 7667; info@masdaw.org) to learn more.
Ziva
IAM found Ziva in Coloane when she was pregnant, later discovering she also suffered from hip dysplasia and tick fever. After MASDAW took her in, Ziva gave birth to eight puppies. But due to her illness, sadly, five of the puppies died two days after birth. A year later, another pup died due to an autoimmune disease, while the other two have since been adopted.
Ziva hasn’t had it easy, but she is strong, resilient, sweet, calm and loving. These days, she lives a relatively slow-paced life, partly due to ongoing hip pain which makes it hard for her to walk long distances without painkillers. If you love gentle, patient dogs, then Ziva is your girl!
Personality: Sweet, calm and gentle
Age: Around 4 to 5 years old
Sex: Female
Breed: Rottweiler, Boxer and stray mix
Health: Healthy, dewormed; needs daily painkillers for hip dysplasia
Do you have a place in your home for Ziva? Reach out to MASDAW (6333 7667; info@masdaw.org) to learn more.
Quest
Quest, who was found in May 2020 in a car park near Avenida Leste do Hipodromo, had a serious wound on her left side when rescued. She was very timid at first, but has grown more comfortable around people with time. And as she has healed, Quest has also gained much-needed weight, gotten super soft and fluffier, and become more outgoing. Now she often rubs up to new people to make news friends. Finding a loving, permanent home would be the highlight of her life!
Personality: Affectionate, sweet and strong
Age: 1.5 years old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped
Want to take a chance on this Quest? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 6301 8784 / 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
Ben Ben
Anima picked up Ben Ben, together with two other friends – 7-year-old Cola and 14-year-old Fei Mui – from a residential building in Macao where they had been living under the temporary care of a domestic worker. When their owner was hospitalised, a friend hired someone to help care for the pets, but could no longer afford the expenses. Gentle and calm, Ben Ben and his friends are now looking for new homes!
Personality: Calm and amiable
Age: 7 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Health: Castrated, microchipped
Are you willing to give Ben Ben a home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
BB Bo
In December 2020, the Abandoned Animals Protect Association of Macau (AAPAM) rescued six newborn kittens from a residential building terrace. They spent nearly a month in the ICU but are now healthy and healed. All but one of the kittens has already been scooped up, with sweet BB Bo still looking for a forever home where he can grow, learn and play.
Personality: Active and talkative, curious, loving
Age: Around 1-month-old
Sex: Male
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Healthy
Would you like to meet BB Bo? Reach out to AAPAM [6668 2678; angela.auieong@gmail.com] to set up a visit.
Quoki
The Macau Association for Stray Dogs and Animal Welfare (MASDAW) picked up a pregnant dog from IAM in December. Just a few days later, she gave birth to six puppies – four females and two males. Quoki, one of the male puppies, will be ready for adoption at the beginning of February, as will the rest of his siblings. All they need now is their first vaccine. Welcome this little furball into your life to start the Year of the Ox full of love and joy.
Personality: Loves hugs and cuddles
Age: Roughly 1 month old
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Health: Healthy, dewormed
Would you like to give Quoki or his siblings a home? Reach out to MASDAW (6333 7667; info@masdaw.org) to learn more.
Sao Goh
The Everyone Stray Dog Macau Volunteer Group (ESDMVG) picked up Sao Goh from IAM in August 2020. At the time, the 10-year-old poodle suffered from conjunctivitis, severe ear inflammation, severe internal inflammation, extremely bad oral hygiene, and skin dermatitis that made his skin feel rough and dry. While he is better now, Sao Goh needs to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs regularly to stay healthy. Now looking for a stable, responsible family to take care of him, this little love for the next chapter.
Personality: Playful, loves the outdoors
Age: 10 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: Mini Poodle
Health: Vaccinated against rabies. Needs to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs regularly
Are you interested in taking Sao Goh home? To ensure the animal’s safety, ESDMVG (人人流浪狗澳門義工團) screens all interested adopters. Reach out to learn more: esdmvg@gmail.com.
Pennywise
When he was found on Estrada do Repouso in September 2019, five-year-old Pennywise was unable to move. Rescuers are unsure of the cause, suspecting the male shorthair may have fallen from a building or been hit by a car. A vet soon realised that Pennywise had pancreatitis, anaemia, a collapsed lung, a fractured and displaced pelvis, and had also dislocated his left front forearm and right hind knee. In short, he was in bad shape.
After two surgeries and multiple vet checkups, Pennywise has gradually recovered at the Anima shelter. He is now healthy and plump, with a personality that will melt your heart. If you’re looking for the perfect companion who loves to be pet, Pennywise is your boy!
Personality: Affectionate, calm, and loves being petted
Age: 6 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Castrated, vaccinated, microchipped
Want to bring Pennywise home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 6301 8784/2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
Vicky
Along with her six pups, Vicky was rescued from a construction site in November 2020. The little family has settled in quite nicely at Anima, but they are now searching for forever homes. While a few of the puppies — Valentina, Valentino and Vicente — have already been scooped up, Vicky and her children Vasil, Valter and Varick are still up for adoption. Ask Anima to meet Vicky and her sweet little ones.
Personality: Friendly and gentle
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Female
Breed: Mixed
Health: Healthy, received 2 vaccines already
Ready to bring Vicky and/or her pups home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
BB Yi
On 3 December 2020, the Abandoned Animals Protect Association of Macau (AAPAM) rescued six newborn kittens from a residential building terrace. One of the kittens in the litter, BB Yi, spent nearly a month in the ICU after being rescued. Now healed up, this adorable 1-month-old is always on the move like her siblings. Reach out to AAPAM to meet BB Yi and her energetic brother BB Bo. All their other four siblings – including BB Ye – have found homes.
Personality: Active and talkative, curious, loving
Age: Around 1-month-old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Healthy
Would you like to meet BB Yo or her brother BB Bo? Reach out to AAPAM [6668 2678; angela.auieong@gmail.com] to set up a visit.
Quaris
On 2 December 2020, the Macau Association for Stray Dogs and Animal Welfare (MASDAW) picked up an expecting mother from IAM. Four days later, on 6 December, she gave birth to six puppies – four females and two males. Among them is Quaris, who like all her siblings, will be ready for adoption at the beginning of February, right after she gets her first vaccine. For those looking to expand their families, Quaris might just be your new best friend.
Personality: Loves hugs and cuddles
Age: Roughly 1-month-old
Sex: Female
Breed: Mixed
Health: Healthy, dewormed twice
Want to give Quaris or her other siblings a home? Reach out to MASDAW (6333 7667; info@masdaw.org) to learn more.
Dustin and Jase
Brothers Dustin and Jase were born in Coloane, where they lived as shop cats for the first couple months of their lives. But when they both fell ill with serious cat flu, the owner surrendered them to the Anima.
The brothers have since received treatment and are now back to their usual strong, healthy, playful and affectionate selves. They are best friends and brothers, so Anima is looking for a family who can take both kittens in together!
Personality: Affectionate and adaptable; two peas in a pod
Age: 3 months old
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Health: Microchipped, healthy
Want to give Dustin and Jase a home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
Goofy
The morning after a long night of heavy rain in May 2020, Anima workers found Goofy tied to a pole, wet and shivering, outside the shelter. After grooming his matted curly hair, Anima sent him to the clinic for castration and dental scaling.
Within a few days, Anima learned that Goofy suffers from epileptic seizures, which can be scary yet easily managed with medication. As long as he takes his medicine, Goofy will live a long and active life! He is a sweet and affectionate poodle, who is sure to bring joy and love to any home.
Personality: Sweet, friendly, loving
Age: 4.5 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: Miniature Poodle
Health: Castrated, microchipped, vaccinate, has mild epilepsy that is manageable with medication
Interested in meeting Goofy? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
Mask
Mask has been living at Anima for nine years. He arrived at just six months old, having been born on the streets and later rescued. This handsome, medium-sized dog has never lived with a family before but is well adapted, warm and always up for a game of catch!
Mask tires himself out pretty easily these days and often spends most of the afternoon napping. He still needs to be fully potty trained but is well-behaved, healthy and ready to join a loving family.
Personality: Mature, active for short stints, sleepy, friendly
Age: 9.5 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Health: Castrated, microchipped, vaccinated
Ready to bring Mask home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
Natalie
This sweet kitten was discovered in a cardboard box outside the Royal Supermarket on Rua da Barca in October 2019, when she was just one month old. She moved into the Anima shelter that month and has lived there ever since. With her silly personality and super cuddly nature, Natalie is sure to win your heart.
Personality: Energetic, loves cuddles and games
Age: 1 year and 3 months old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Health: Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped
Ready to bring Natalie home? Reach out to Anima to learn more: 2871 5732; info@animamacau.org.
[To last months list, click here]
HOMES FOUND!
BB Ye
Date adopted: January 2021
