Meet Velvet, Oreo & More

Want to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the Morris Township-Morris Plains community at the same time? Perhaps it’s finally time to adopt a pet! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelters in Morris Township-Morris Plains and environs have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home across New Jersey — and many are located not too far from you. In the search for your new fur child, consider looking around at a local facility like Big Dog Rescue Project, where Shep 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 appropriate 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. Whether you’re a dog person, or if cats are more your thing, there are several great options available. 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: Zara – Available at AHS in Newark https://www.ahscares.org/ContentPage/5361
• Species: Cat
• Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby
• Description: “This is a cross post, do not contact Smitten By Kittens, we do not have Zara. https://www.ahscares.org/ContentPage/5361 If you are…” Learn more

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• Name: Velvet
• Species: Cat
• Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: “*** NO cat is hypoallergenic! If you are allergic to cats, don’t adopt one! *** This gorgeous Blue-grey kitten is…” Learn more

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• Name: Oreo
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Sato Project, Madison, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: “Sweet puppy rescued in Puerto Rico! – Oreo flies to NY on Feb 13 – Shy little baby – NEEDS…” Learn more

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• Name: Shep
• Species: Dog
• Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Collie Shepherd Mix
• Description: “Meet Shep, a 4 year old, 70lb Collie/Shepherd mix who loves to romp around in the yard! He enjoys napping…” Learn more

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• Name: Pinto (Bean Bunch)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Rottweiler Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Pinto is a 4 week old Rottweiler mix that will be ready for his new home in the Northeast at…” Learn more

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• Name: Emmy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Punta Santiago Dogs Inc, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Emmy is around 12 and a half weeks old, weighs 18.5 lbs and was rescued from Puerto Rico. She should…” Learn more

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• Name: Nikki
• Species: Dog
• Location: Punta Santiago Dogs Inc, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Nikki is around 12 and a half weeks old, weighs 16 lbs and was rescued from Puerto Rico. She should…” Learn more

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• Name: Property Bros Jonathan & Drew (bonded pair)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Jonathan & Drew are 1 year old Lab mix brothers looking for a forever family – together! The boys are…” Learn more

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• Name: Chickpea (Bean Bunch)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Rottweiler Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Chickpea is a 4 week old Rottweiler mix that will be ready for her new home in the Northeast at…” Learn more

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• Name: Foster To Adopt – Loki
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hound
• Description: “Foster To Adopt. Loki is a sweet hound mix in need of a foster to adopt. He’s new to the…” Learn more

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• Name: Foster To Adopt – Jacqui
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: “Foster to Adopt. 2-year-old Jacqui is athletic and outgoing. She has lots of energy and loves to play. She’s looking…” Learn more

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• Name: Hansel
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Chatham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Hello! My name is Hansel! I was saved with my sister Gretel (also up for adoption) from a rural shelter…” Learn more

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• Name: Gretel
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Chatham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Hello! My name is Gretel! I was saved with my brother Hansel (also up for adoption) from a rural shelter…” Learn more

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• Name: Oreo
• Species: Cat
• Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: “This incredibly sweet and gentle guy is Oreo. Sadly, Oreo came to us when his owners no longer wanted to…” Learn more

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• Name: Daddy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids
• Description: “Daddy is a 5 year old big blue nose teddy bear! He is being surrendered due to a divorce in…” Learn more

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• Name: Tibby Alabama
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: “Tibby is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix. She was saved from a hoarding situation where she lived outside…” Learn more

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• Name: Brandy Alabama
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: “Tibby is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix. She was saved from a hoarding situation where she lived outside…” Learn more

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• Name: Tinkerbell Lonestar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Boxer
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Tinkerbell is an adorable little 2.5 month old puppy and she weighs 12 pounds. She is a loving, long-legged girl…” Learn more

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• Name: Honeybun Alabama
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: “Honeybun is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix. She was saved from a hoarding situation where she lived outside…” Learn more

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• Name: Remy Alabama
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: “Remy is a 10 month old, 45lb shepherd/lab mix, with longer hair. She was saved from a hoarding situation where…” Learn more

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• Name: Gypsy KITTEN
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tuxedo
• Description: “Gypsy and Rose are two sweet girls that are currently being socialized. Both are very playful and seek affection. Rose…” Learn more

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• Name: Smiley Barnwell
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “SMILEY BARNWELL is a very active, playful and friendly lab mix,. He’s estimated to be 1 – 2 years old…” Learn more

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• Name: Rhea Lonestar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Rhea is about 4 years old. She gave birth to a litter of 12 pups, who have all been adopted,…” Learn more

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• Name: Rose KITTEN
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “Gypsy and Rose are two sweet girls that are currently being socialized. Both are very playful and seek affection. Rose…” Learn more

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• Name: Zoe KITTEN
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more

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• Name: Sweetie Pie KITTEN
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more

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• Name: Leroy Gio
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Foxhound Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Poor Leroy was a hunting dog who was abandoned by his owner. As you can see in the 2nd photo,…” Learn more

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• Name: Perfect Paul Alabama
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Collie Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Perfect Paul is about a year old and is coming to us from a hoarding situation. Paul is super sweet…” Learn more

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• Name: Patches
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “Patches was rescued with her kitten from living in the cold outdoors. Now that her kitten has been adopted, she…” Learn more

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• Name: Nina Kosovo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet Nina! Nina is a shepherd mix and she weighs about 55 points. Her life changed on New Years Eve…” Learn more

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• Name: Cheddar
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “Cheddar is a very laid back low-maintnence dude with beautiful deep orange markings. He lives a simple life, and doesn’t…” Learn more

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• Name: Salt & Pepper SCAS – Bonded Pair
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: “Salt and Pepper were dumped out on the road together in a rural area and ended up at the local…” Learn more

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• Name: Moose Nash
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet MOOSE NASH!! If you are a BIG dog lover, than Moose is your guy!! Moose is Lab mix estimated…” Learn more

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• Name: Frankie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more

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• Name: Buster
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more

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• Name: Fiona 2
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If interested please fill out an application at EHRcats.org.” Learn more

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• Name: Melody Kosovo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Melody Kosovo is 2 years old and 44lbs. She LOVES children and other dogs, and would do best with another…” Learn more

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• Name: Benson Lonestar*
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Benson is about 5 months old and weighs about 40 lbs, Apply to adopt BENSON LONESTAR at www.EHRdogs.org!” Learn more

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• Name: Toby KITTEN
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby
• Description: “Toby is super sweet and gentle, he can be shy first but once you earn his trust, he is your…” Learn more

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• Name: Rufus Gio
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Beagle Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Rufus is a 1 year old Lab / Beagle mix – he is very kind but he is scared of…” Learn more

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• Name: Valentino SCAS
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pointer
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Valentino was a stray dog who ended up in a rural animal shelter. He is about 1 year old, a…” Learn more

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• Name: Susie Barnwell
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Susie is about 1.5 years old, and is a pitbull mix weighing about 50 pounds. Sweet Susie has not had…” Learn more

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• Name: Sire Lonestar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Border Collie Husky Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Sire is a Border Collie mix, approximately a year old, weighs about 50 pounds and he LOVES to chase tennis…” Learn more

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• Name: Bella Grayce Lonestar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Bella Grayce is 4 months old and she weighs about 34lbs Apply to adopt BELLA GRAYCE LONESTAR at www.EHRdogs.org!” Learn more

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• Name: Reese Lonestar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Hound Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: “Reese is a very happy, handsome, playful, 43-lb lovebug who is about 3 years old. He gets along well with…” Learn more

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• Name: Lady Muriel Heart
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: “BONDED WITH JAX OS Lady Muriel is a 4 1/2-year-old hound mix with beautiful eyes. She was rescued with her…” Learn more

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• Name: Jasper Lonestar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Jasper Lonestar is a big lovey mush with beautiful green eyes! He’s about 8 months old and weighs 43 pounds….” Learn more

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• Name: Achilles HHNJ
• Species: Dog
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: “Meet Achilles who was rescued a few months ago from a bad situation of neglect and found himself headed to…” Learn more

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• Name: Beyonce
• Species: Cat
• Location: Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “Beyonce is a shy, sweet, beautiful one year old black female cat. She prefers to be alone, as she has…” Learn more

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• Name: Cal and Boots
• Species: Cat
• Location: S Dot Os Pets Inc, 367 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: “Meet 3.5 month old brothers, Cal and Boots! They are super rambunctious, playful and sweet brothers. They are a bonded…” Learn more

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• Name: Zion
• Species: Dog
• Location: Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, Short Hills, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet Zion, he is a 8.5 month old, 85 lb Great Pyrenees mix. Zion has special medical needs and his…” Learn more

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• Name: Rose
• Species: Dog
• Location: Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, Short Hills, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Rose is a 2 year old Lab mix looking for her forever home. She is about 45 pounds and she…” Learn more

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• Name: Crystal
• Species: Dog
• Location: Nj South Hills Pet Rescue Inc, Chester, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Blondie, Ginger Snap and Crystal were all dropped…” Learn more

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• Name: Gerkin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Nj South Hills Pet Rescue Inc, Chester, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Basset Hound Beagle Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Gerkin was found as a stray in a NJ…” Learn more

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• Name: Blondie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Nj South Hills Pet Rescue Inc, Chester, NJ
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Blondie, Ginger Snap and Crystal were all dropped off…” Learn more