Homeless Animal Awareness Day (HAAD) 2002 was the second event bringing area shelters and rescue groups together in a effort to raise awareness to the plight of homeless animals. HAAD...

Email from Rex’s adopter:  “Rex is doing great … He is very smart and has learned sit, down, and is working on stay …  He is full of beans and...

I was found on the mean streets of Passaic, NJ in January 2000.  I was burned with a cigarette and stabbed in both of my legs with a knife.  On...

Dee’s husband Richard always wanted a white shepherd. We all know that our days are numbered on this earth, but Dee’s husband had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. With...

The shepherd in Jersey City A pure shepherd and a rottie mix were abandoned in Jersey City after they were used to protect a car repair shop.  The property management...

Bringing home a baby is scary enough. But for new parents Beth and Dave Cruz, their overzealous dog could not contain his excitement around their newborn, prompting extreme measures to...

At the shelter, they called him Survivor. It was December of 1998, and he was a 10-year old yellow lab mix who had been brought in as a stray. His...

Party for Eleanor “Ellie” Roosevelt’s first year anniversary in loving home! A few days ago, we visited Eleanor “Ellie” Roosevelt to celebrate her one year anniversary in her adopted loving...

Marley was once an “unwanted” pet.  After turning about 6 months old, his family no longer could deal with his high energy,and he was probably still not housebroken.  He was...

ASPCA officially recommends dogs and puppies for children over 6, since the majority of dog bites with children are under this age.  Most important thing is that an adult must...

One of the benefits of a mixed breed dog is genetic diversity.  When people breed for particular traits in a dog or cat (color, size of ears, shape), they are...

There is no specific amount of time that a cat or dog requires.  Both types of pets really enjoy being with their people and should be left alone only a...

Pure breeds were often bred for a particular purpose.  For example, a herding dog meant to run all day and herd sheep, might become very destructive if the dog is...

Size of the Pet Many families come to the shelter in search of a small dog because they live in an apartment.  However, there are many small dogs, such as...

Picking the right pet for you, your family and your lifestyle is an important part of the adoption process.   Adoptions counselors are available to help you find the right match...

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