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Dog Adoption

Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Dogs Up For Adoption After Escaping Hoarding Situation In Atlantic County Dogs Up For Adoption After Escaping Hoarding Situation In Atlantic County
Dogs Up For Adoption After Escaping Hoarding Situation In Atlantic County Several dogs rescued from an Atlantic County hoarding situation are ready to find their forever homes. Some of the 25 dogs saved from a Galloway home are now up for adoption, the township's police department said on Thursday, Feb. 15. The dogs and one cat were found in poor conditions at a Zurich Avenue home on Saturday, Feb. 10. Officers also discovered a dead dog on the property. The animals' owner, 23-year-old Jason Millar of Wildwood Crest, was charged with cruelty to animals and he was released on a summons. Galloway police said a black-and-white Newfoundland dog named "Moo"…

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Puppy Love: New Study Determines NY's Favorite Dog Breed Puppy Love: New Study Determines NY's Favorite Dog Breed
Puppy Love: New Study Determines NY's Favorite Dog Breed Almost everyone loves dogs, but can you guess what the state of New York's favorite breed is?  If you need a hint, look no further: a new study by PetLab has officially determined that New York's favored breed is the Golden Retriever.  To determine this, PetLab's pet nutrition experts used Google's Keyword Planner to look at more than 200 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club alongside search terms such as "buy" and "adopt." This allowed them to produce a ranking for each US state's most searched-for breed over the last 12 months.  New York is certainly not alon…

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by Ben Crnic
Newark, NJ
News
Furry Four Legged Friends Available For Adoption From AHS-Newark Furry Four Legged Friends Available For Adoption From AHS-Newark
Furry Four Legged Friends Available For Adoption From Ahs-newark Looking for a new best friend? The Associated Humane Society-Newark has plenty of dogs looking for a home. Saturn is a two-year-old lowrider breed with a social and friendly personality, AHS-Newark said. She would do best with a home with other dogs and is pretty well-trained provided she has treats to motivate her, AHS-Newark said. AHS-Newark Carly, 6, was found on the streets cowering in fear and suffering from lack of food and water, AHS-Newark said. A trip to the emergency vet helped save her life and since then she has transformed into a vibrant and energetic dog, who just needs to f…

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by Sam Barron
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? MSPCA Has A Special Deal For You Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? MSPCA Has A Special Deal For You
Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? Mspca Has A Special Deal For You Anyone looking for a rescue dog at MSPCA-Angell’s shelters in Boston, Salem, Methuen, and Centerville on Cape Cod won’t have to worry about adoption fees as they will be waived for all 1-year-old pooches and older all week long starting Monday, Dec. 4. The “‘Home for the Holidays’ Adoptathon” is a response to new data from Shelter Animals Count, which showed 96,000 dogs across the country were expected to be euthanized because they couldn’t find a forever home. All the dogs available for free have stars on their photos on the MSPCA profile page.  Adoption fees for adult dogs …

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by Khier Casino
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
Bergen County Animal Shelter Reaches Capacity Bergen County Animal Shelter Reaches Capacity
Bergen County Animal Shelter Reaches Capacity If you're considering adopting a dog to cozy up with when the weather gets colder, now is the time. The Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center announced on Facebook it has reached full capacity and is looking for good homes for their dogs. Dogs include Wallace, an adult shar-pei, Reilly, a 2.5-year-old hound and boxer mix, Clooney, a two-year-old pit bull terrier mix, and Cowboy, a two-year old Labrador retriever.  And more! If interested, e-mail PETADOPTIONS@co.bergen.nj.us.

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by Sam Barron
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home 73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home
73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home Rescuers are seeking new homes for dozens of dogs who were living in "unsanitary conditions" in a Philadelphia rowhome, animal welfare advocates say.  Police visited a home on the 1900 block of North Orianna Street in Kensington late on Thursday, May 11 for an unrelated matter when they discovered "approximately 40" dogs living at the property, said the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in a release.  Police contacted PSPCA, who said they counted nearly double that number in their search of the home. In total, rescuers found 73 chihuahuas and one Rottwei…

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by Mac Bullock
Middletown, NJ
News
Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town
Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town An emaciated puppy dumped on the side of the road of a Jersey Shore town will get a second chance at life. The 8-week-old puppy, now called Matilda, was found "skin and bones" with labored breathing, and unable to lift her own head near Myrtle Avenue in Neptune on Sunday night, May 7, the Monmouth County SPCA said. 🚨 Seeking information on starved puppy left dying on the street 🚨 Late Sunday night, our Animal Control Division... Posted by Monmouth County SPCA on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 "On the brink of death," the puppy was rushed to the SPCA shelter for urgent medical care, shaking and…

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by Cecilia Levine
New Rochelle, NY
News
Dog Rescued From Sewer In New Rochelle: 'Sweet Boy' Now Up for Adoption Dog Rescued From Sewer In New Rochelle: 'Sweet Boy' Now Up for Adoption
Dog Rescued From Sewer In New Rochelle: 'Sweet Boy' Now Up for Adoption A dog who somehow became lost in the sewers of Westchester is now up for adoption after he was rescued by police officers.  The dog, named Leonardo, was rescued from a sewer pipe in New Rochelle late at night after officers from the city's police department noticed that he was underground, the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle said in a social media post on Saturday, April 8.  After finding Leonardo, officers managed to coax him out by sharing their dinner with him. Once he was back above ground, police discovered that he was wearing a harness and leash but had no ID or microch…

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by Ben Crnic
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
Eastern Mass Pups Hope To Luck Out On St. Patrick's Day With Reduced Adoption Fees Eastern Mass Pups Hope To Luck Out On St. Patrick's Day With Reduced Adoption Fees
Eastern Mass Pups Hope To Luck Out On St. Patrick's Day With Reduced Adoption Fees Some St. Patrick's Day celebrants acknowledge the day by wearing green, some by enjoying Guinness and corned beef, and still others may celebrate by finding a new canine life companion through a St. Patrick's Day adoption event.  To help dogs who have specific needs, MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter are reducing adoption fees for certain dogs to $100, which will save adopters hundreds of dollars on initial adoption costs.  Kylo is a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix at NEAS who is available for adoption in the Lucky Dog Adoptathon.MSPCA-Angell The pups seeking the luck of the I…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Fredericksburg, VA
News
VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral
VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral A lucky dog at a Stafford County animal shelter has finally got her second chance after a desperate plea for adoption went viral. Officials at the Stafford County Animal Shelter put out a final plea to the community on Facebook after their long-term resident Sky went months without any inquiries for adoption. "Sky hasn’t received ONE inquiry since arriving to us November last year," the shelter commented. "No one has sent an email. No one has called about her. No one asks to visit with her. We have posted her multiple times … Still nothing". UPDATE : SKY HAS BEEN ADOPTED !!! It’s off…

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by Annie DeVoe
Glen Burnie, MD
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Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed
Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed Shelter space has hit capacity at the Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control Center (AACACC), prompting free adoption fees for all available dogs effective immediately.  The shelter has reached the limit of its ability to care for and house the animals they currently have, leaving no space for the dogs that continue to come in every day, according to an AACACC spokesperson. "Throughout the United States, many public, open-access shelters like ours that must accept all pets brought to them from their jurisdictions are experiencing capacity issues," Catlett said. “Our own shelter is…

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by Annie DeVoe
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
'Unstoppable' Puppy Makes Cross-Country Trek For Lifesaving Surgery In Mass 'Unstoppable' Puppy Makes Cross-Country Trek For Lifesaving Surgery In Mass
'Unstoppable' Puppy Makes Cross-Country Trek For Lifesaving Surgery In Mass A homeless puppy who was literally facing life or death traveled from Arizona to Massachusetts for a surgery that ended up saving her, animal rescue officials said.  Valentina, a 12-week-old Chocolate Lab, was surrendered to a private veterinary practice in Arizona, the MSCPA-Angell reports. The puppy was unable to keep food down and was later diagnosed with vascular ring anomaly.  The rare disorder results in the entrapment and constriction of the esophagus and requires corrective surgery so that dogs can eat, the agency said.  Valentina is expected to undergo surgery on Friday, Feb. …

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by David Cifarelli
Armonk, NY
News
Armonk Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned Armonk Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned
Armonk Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned An animal shelter in Northern Westchester has asked the community for information after a dog was found chained to the shelter's front door. Adopt-a-Dog in Armonk said in an announcement on Monday, Nov. 7, that the dog was abandoned at the shelter in the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 5. "We are hoping by some miracle that she was found or stolen and then dumped and that there is someone looking for her or a rescue who recognizes her," the shelter said. According to the announcement, the dog seems to be about 7 to 9 years old and is well-behaved. "She is miserable in her kennel and is cryi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Fairfax, VA
News
Virginia Family Looking For New Dog Reunites With Old Dog At Shelter Virginia Family Looking For New Dog Reunites With Old Dog At Shelter
Virginia Family Looking For New Dog Reunites With Old Dog At Shelter A Virginia family had a heartwarming reunion with their old dog while looking to adopt a new dog. The tight-knit group had been looking for a new pet but just hadn't felt a connection yet. But, when they went to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, they were met with an unexpected surprise. "As they were leaving, one of the kids noticed the pictures of more available dogs… and suddenly there was a connection, because one of our dogs looked just like their last dog," the shelter wrote in Friday, Oct. 21 Facebook post. After getting a closer look, the family realized it was their dog, who h…

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by Nicole Acosta
Briarcliff, NY
Politics
Where's Captain? Speculation Swirls Cuomo Left His Dog Behind When He Exited Executive Mansion Where's Captain? Speculation Swirls Cuomo Left His Dog Behind When He Exited Executive Mansion
Where's Captain? Speculation Swirls Cuomo Left His Dog Behind When He Exited Executive Mansion Following former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's move out of the Executive Mansion, some are speculating about what has become of his dog, Captain, after the Siberian Shepherd Mix was reportedly left behind in Albany. The Times Union previously reported that sources from New York State Police said Cuomo asked staff members at the mansion if they would like the keep Captain. Cuomo moved his belongings to his sister's home in Westchester County, located in Purchase, and is believed to be living there. Related - Moving Trucks Take Cuomo's Stuff To Sister's Westchester Estate: Will He …

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by Nicole Valinote
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Police In Northampton County Seek Home For Lost Dog Named After The Way She Walks Police In Northampton County Seek Home For Lost Dog Named After The Way She Walks
Police In Northampton County Seek Home For Lost Dog Named After The Way She Walks Police in Northampton County are seeking a good home for a dog who has not been claimed in a week. The 50-pound dog is believed to be a treeing walker coonhound and was found on Dec. 11, on the 2500 block of Burrowes Street, Palmer police said. She is likely less than two years old, very friendly and high-energy. The pup was named "Prancer," partly for the holiday season, but more so her walking style, police said. Police are willing to set up meet and greets with Prancer in accordance with social distancing guidelines. Call Deputy Chief Wayne Smith (610) 253-5844 Extensio…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cortlandt, NY
Lifestyle
Find Your New Best Friend Through A Good Dog Rescue Find Your New Best Friend Through A Good Dog Rescue
Find Your New Best Friend Through A Good Dog Rescue Lisa Smith knows dogs. The Ossining resident has fostered dogs for the past eight years, working with eight major rescue organizations in the area. She is co-owner of Canine Kindergarten, a doggie daycare started over 15 years ago in Verplanck and now with two additional locations in Mount Kisco and Yorktown. And, as of October of last year, Smith is the founder of A Good Dog Rescue. Since she started, Smith has adopted out over 1,000 dogs in the tri-state area, doing about 10 adoptions a week (with an adoption costing new owners about $200 to $450). Smith finds most of her foster dogs from…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Pascack Valley, NJ
Lifestyle
Pascack Valley HS Student Wants To Save All The Dogs... One Painting At A Time Pascack Valley HS Student Wants To Save All The Dogs... One Painting At A Time
Pascack Valley HS Student Wants To Save All The Dogs... One Painting At A Time To River Vale's Hope Buzzelli, every rescue dog has a story. That epiphany came to her last summer while sitting on her couch next to her family's dog, Layla. Buzzelli has admired her dog's positive outlook on life since adopting her from Good Karma Dog Rescue three years ago. It was in that moment she felt inspired to paint Layla's portrait depicting just that. LaylaContributed "Dogs are all so optimistic," said Buzzelli, a junior at Pascack Valley Regional High School. "No matter what their past, they can enjoy where they are." What followed was a series of dog portraits primarily o…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Ex-Westchester Family Rehabs 'Broken' Dogs, Now They're Inseparable Ex-Westchester Family Rehabs 'Broken' Dogs, Now They're Inseparable
Ex-Westchester Family Rehabs 'Broken' Dogs, Now They're Inseparable "Broken" was the word Danbury resident Theresa Devins, formerly of Katonah, says rescue officials used over-and-over again to describe the German Shepherd she was hoping to adopt last November. Not vicious. Not hostile. Just broken. The dog was estimated to be around 3 years old and was kept in a pen with no human interaction except for when someone came to drop food for her for the entirety of her life. Officials at Southern Paws in Passaic County were certain that Delilah would be a difficult turnaround and warned Devins right up until the late-November day she came to pick her…

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by Cecilia Levine