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Puppies and dogs in Rutherford, New Jersey

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Rutherford, New Jersey. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Abby's adoption status with email updates.
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Abby

Chiweenie

Female, 2 yrs
Nutley, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Abby is a 2 year old Chiweenie female who is 11 lbs. Abby is the sweetest pup who loves to snuggle on the couch and play fetch for a toy. Abby loves the company of another dog and needs a fenced in yard to play. Abby uses washable wee wee pads and/or the yard to potty. Abby really only barks when she is excited about going outside- she is so happy for outdoor time. Abby loves toys and to snuggle and doesn't even mind the cold weather with a little sweater but deep down we know she's a summer girl ! Abby is spayed and has all shots for the year. She is not on any medications other than flea/tick/heartworm preventatives. Adopt Abby today ! Please fill out an application to adopt - cut and paste link in your browser https://form.jotform.com/81607338164155
We'll also keep you updated on Shirley's adoption status with email updates.
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Shirley

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr
Nutley, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Shirley is a 1 year old Chihuahua mix female who is friendly and happy. She is very sweet and snuggly and everyone that meets her completely adores her ! Shirley loves people and gets along with other dogs. She likes to just hang out at home and enjoy the company of her people. Shirley was living outdoors in an outdoor pen in Texas with no real shelter or covering to protect her from the elements. We rescued her to give her a better life and a chance at a real home. She will need to continue to use wee wee pads/pottying outside. Shirley has no medical issues, is spayed, microchipped and heartworm negative. She is a true sweetheart and would make a great friend for anyone looking to adopt ! Please fill out an application to adopt - cut and paste link in your browser https://form.jotform.com/81607338164155
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Chihuahua

Female, 2 yrs
Nutley, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hazel is an almost 2 year old Chihuahua mix who is friendly and lively. Hazel is a happy girl who loves to wag her tail and be held and loved on. Hazel loves treats and wants to learn some basic commands and working for some treats! She is a smart little cookie and loves her food. Hazel sadly was living outside in the scorching sun of Texas where temperatures in the summer can reach 110 degrees with no shade or protection from the weather. Hazel had heartworm disease and we treated her and she is now completely done with her treatment and heartworm negative. Hazel has lived with her foster family and done quite well in the home. She should continue to housetrain in her new home with wee wee pads/outside. Hazel deserves a great life and a family who will love her ! Please fill out an application to adopt - cut and paste link in your browser https://form.jotform.com/81607338164155
We'll also keep you updated on Roxie's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Nutley, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Simba W

Beagle Pekingese

Male, 6 yrs 11 mos
Bellevile, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Simba! He is almost 3 years old and is a Peagle, which is a beagle and a Pekingese. Some dogs take a really special person (with a lot of dog experience) and Simba is such a dog. Simba has some history of behavior problems, and is looking for his forever home that will love him and help him become the dog he can be. To be very clear : he does have a bite history with his previous family, and is only a candidate for an experienced adopter. He has resource guarding issues that need to be addressed. While he DOES get along with other dogs in casual interactions and loves to play - he will also guard what he believes is “HIS” - his toys, bones, food, bed, crate from other dogs as well as people. We are happy to share that he has had no bites since moving to his current foster home 8 months ago, where proper precautions and an environment was created to work with his issues. Simba does have a senior friend named Denver, he is a beagle mix as well. Denver is a dog's dog and doesn't much care for people, so if you are up to the challenge, Denver would love a home with Simba to call his own, for the time he has left! Simba's new home will be required to have a yard, as well as no children or cats. If you are a serious candidate to adopt Simba, please email us for additional information at contact@friendswithfourpaws.org Still interested in becoming a forever home for Simba, even after all you have read? Fill out our online adoption application: http://www.friendswithfourpaws.org/adoption-form.html This is the first step in our process, and we don't go any further without an application. Find more adoptable pets, news and information on Instagram @friendswithfourpaws or our Facebook page Friends with Four Paws . We put a lot of time and energy into processing our adoptions to find our babies the best fit home for them and you. Please do not submit an application if you are not serious about adopting Simba. We are so excited to work with you to find you a new forever friend, and Simba the perfect forever home, and appreciate you working with us. For immediate consideration, please attach your application to the initial inquiry to help us expedite the process. Our adoption fee is $475. This includes their spay/neuter surgery, full (age appropriate) vaccinations, microchip insertion and registration, deworming, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick prevention and travel expenses. All of our dogs are rescued from local shelters and the general public. Each dog is then placed in a foster home where he/she is kept for quarantine, to ensure if the dog gets sick it can receive proper treatment. We have foster homes in the NJ/NY area waiting to receive their fosters. Once an animal has received an application or there's an adopter interested, we make arrangements for transport. If a dog is already in foster
We'll also keep you updated on Jake Okie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jake Okie

Australian Shepherd Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Bellevile, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Jake Okie! Jake is a 10 month old Siberian husky and Australian Shepherd mix. He weighs about 23 pounds and will be much bigger when fully grown. He is good in a crate and great with other dogs. He came to us through the shelter and he was on his final day. He and his sister were very scared and nobody wanted to help them, so FWFP stepped in. He is doing much better in his foster home. At first, he only coward in the corner and now he’s going in and outside on his own. He will need a fenced in yard and a doggy friend or two. he will need lots of time and patience to help him with his confidence and know that he is safe! Interested in becoming a forever home for Jake Okie? Fill out our online adoption application: http://www.friendswithfourpaws.org/adoption-form.html This is the first step in our process, and we don't go any further without an application. Find more adoptable pets, news and information on Instagram @friendswithfourpaws or our Facebook page Friends with Four Paws . We put a lot of time and energy into processing our adoptions to find our babies the best fit home for them and you. Please do not submit an application if you are not serious about adopting Jake Okie. We are so excited to work with you to find you a new forever friend, and Jake Okie the perfect forever home, and appreciate you working with us. For immediate consideration, please attach your application to the initial inquiry to help us expedite the process. Our adoption fee is $525. This includes their spay/neuter surgery, full (age appropriate) vaccinations, microchip insertion and registration, deworming, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick prevention and travel expenses. All of our dogs are rescued from local shelters and the general public. Each dog is then placed in a foster home where he/she is kept for quarantine, to ensure if the dog gets sick it can receive proper treatment. We have foster homes in the NJ/NY area waiting to receive their fosters. Once an animal has received an application or there's an adopter interested, we make arrangements for transport. If a dog is already in foster care in NYC/NJ, an adopter will be put in touch with the foster home AFTER an application is being processed. Thank you in advance for your patience with our process and for making adoption YOUR option!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Rutherford, New Jersey

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Rutherford, New Jersey. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Pitter Patter Puppy House

Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Society of Bergen County/Lost Pet Inc.

221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Animal Rescue Team

508 ValleyBrook Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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2 Hands Saving 4 Paws Humane Society Inc NEW JERSEY

Wallington, NJ 07057

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Passaic Animal Shelter

13 Benson Court, Passaic, NJ 07055

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Who Rescued Who Animal Rescue

North Arlington, NJ 07031

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Darling Paws

Nutley, NJ 07110

Pet Types: dogs

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Bergen County Animal Shelter

100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Secaucus Animal Shelter

525 Meadowland Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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R & M Rockin' Rescues

P. O. Box 408, Belleville, NJ 07109

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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