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Photos: Daily Voice Bergen, Passaic Weekly Pet Adoption Roundup

More than 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year in the United States, the ASPCA reports.

BINGO/BONGO: 16 months old, hound mix puppies. Bingo is a male and Bongo is a female. Would make excellent family pets. EMAIL: gratefuldoggiesnj@gmail.com

BINGO/BONGO: 16 months old, hound mix puppies. Bingo is a male and Bongo is a female. Would make excellent family pets. EMAIL: gratefuldoggiesnj@gmail.com

Photo Credit: Grateful Doggies
ZIGGY: Adult male boxer, everything a boxer should be temperament-wise. EMAIL: boxergalnj@aol.com

ZIGGY: Adult male boxer, everything a boxer should be temperament-wise. EMAIL: boxergalnj@aol.com

Photo Credit: Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue
APACHE: Male lab-Shepherd mix who is excellent with everyone including cats. He is 11 months old and has impeccable manners. He walks well on a leash and is also great with other dogs and children. EMAIL: gratefuldoggiesnj@gmail.com

APACHE: Male lab-Shepherd mix who is excellent with everyone including cats. He is 11 months old and has impeccable manners. He walks well on a leash and is also great with other dogs and children. EMAIL: gratefuldoggiesnj@gmail.com

Photo Credit: Grateful Doggies
MAVERICK: Shy 6-year-old rescued from Garden State Parkway. Loves to be the center of attention. EMAIL: chanceatliferescue@gmail.com

MAVERICK: Shy 6-year-old rescued from Garden State Parkway. Loves to be the center of attention. EMAIL: chanceatliferescue@gmail.com

Photo Credit: CHANCE AT LIFE CAT RESCUE
DAVEY: 2-year-old Pekingese and is a total mush. He gets along with other dog with a proper introduction. He will only be placed in a family with children if they are over 13 years old. EMAIL: petresqinc123@gmail.com

DAVEY: 2-year-old Pekingese and is a total mush. He gets along with other dog with a proper introduction. He will only be placed in a family with children if they are over 13 years old. EMAIL: petresqinc123@gmail.com

Photo Credit: Pet ResQ
LAVERNE: Sweet and gets along well with other cats. EMAIL: HSBCNJ@AOL.com

LAVERNE: Sweet and gets along well with other cats. EMAIL: HSBCNJ@AOL.com

Photo Credit: Humane Society of Bergen County
RAIN: 7 month old hound/pit bull mix. She is up to date on her shots, already spayed, heartworm tested negative and microchipped. Rain is sweet, friendly and loves to give kisses. Rain loves playing with other dogs EMAIL: adopt@ahdrnj.com

RAIN: 7 month old hound/pit bull mix. She is up to date on her shots, already spayed, heartworm tested negative and microchipped. Rain is sweet, friendly and loves to give kisses. Rain loves playing with other dogs EMAIL: adopt@ahdrnj.com

Photo Credit: ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE OF NJ
CHIP: Senior dog enjoys companionship, not smothering. Needs home with children over the age of 14. EMAIL: thewmass@hotmail.com

CHIP: Senior dog enjoys companionship, not smothering. Needs home with children over the age of 14. EMAIL: thewmass@hotmail.com

Photo Credit: West Milford Animal Shelter
JENNY: Puppy Border Collie & Labrador Retriever Mix. EMAIL: atlantacanine@bellsouth.net

JENNY: Puppy Border Collie & Labrador Retriever Mix. EMAIL: atlantacanine@bellsouth.net

Photo Credit: Atlanta Canine Adoption Project

Several local rescues are giving those animals a better life with the help of fosters and adopters.

Below and above are some animals who need "fur-ever" homes.

Email Cecilia Levine to post an adoptable dog or cat.

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