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Ruff Ruff! My name is Ryder
I
found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
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Ryder's Info...
| Breed: | Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium) Mix | Color: | Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut | Age: | Young |
| Size: | Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) | Sex: | Male | ID#: | 22191 |
This handsome young man is Ryder, a German spitz mix that is about 4 to 5 years old. Ryder comes with a sad story....his owners lost his home to foreclosure, but when they vacated the premises, they did not find it important enough to take Ryder with them. Ryder was found tied outside at the home in freezing temperatures, with no food, water or shelter. We don't know how long he was left there, but any amount of time in the cold winter is too long. Ryder was quite thin and shaken up upon arrival. He is very happy to be receiving lots of good meals, a warm bed, and the medical care that he needed, and Ryder is now on the road to recovery. This adorable little ball of fluff is such a sweetheart when he gets to know you. It does take Ryder some time to trust people when he meets them, which is totally understandable. When he does warm up to you, he will stand on his hind legs to get your attention, and then just want you to hold him and keep him close. Ryder is very well behaved and walks perfectly on a leash. He doesn't seem to mind other dogs, but would prefer a home with no small children under the age of 12. Ryder is so deserving of a fresh start in life....please open your heart and home to this young man and help him start over. 1/4/13 File#22191
Shelter Info...
The Associated Humane Societies, founded in 1906, is the largest animal sheltering system in New Jersey. We comprise three shelters located in Newark, Forked River, and Tinton Falls . Our Forked River facility also includes Popcorn Park Zoo. Established in 1977, Popcorn Park Zoo is a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds.
The Society is a not for profit, 501 (c) 3 organization, and Popcorn Park is also a federally licensed zoo. The Society prides itself on our devotion to the thousands of animals that we care for annually and the chance for a better life we offer them. Please learn more about the Society and Popcorn Park Zoo throughout our web site, watch A Century of Caring, visit the zoo, public service, giving back, and the various programs we have for them. Come back often ... good things are always happening because AHS cares!
To understand how funds are utilized to help the many animals in our care, read our federal form 990 for charitable organizations and our audited financials.
The Society's current Board of Directors, effective December 2012, is as follows:
* Nancy Furstenburg
* Barbara Lathrop
* Louis Tsotakos
* John Bergmann
* Roseann Trezza
The Society's Executive Staff, effective December 2012, is as follows:
* Roseann Trezza, Executive Director
* Terry Clark, Assistant Executive Director
* Scott Crawford, Assistant Director
* Laney Baris, DVM
* Rhonda Sessons, DVM
* Adriana Hordynsky, DVM
* John Bergmann, Popcorn Park Director
Our animal shelter is open to the public Monday through Friday from 12pm to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
We require a completed adoption application which can be obtained at our facility, or from our website: www.ahscares.org. We also require proof of home ownership if you own, or a copy of a lease stating that pets are allowed with no restrictions if you rent. We require vet records for any pets owned in the last five years as well. Our adoption fees vary based on age, breed, etc. Please call our facility for exact fee 609-693-1900.
We are the primary Animal Control for Barnegat, Waretown, West Creek, Surf City. We take in animals in need from all of the country.