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My name is
Marlin!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 2 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever/Redbone Coonhound
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Marlin. This loveable boy is looking for a new home. He and his littermates did not get much loving in the first 6 months of their lives, so would love to find a family willing to give him the attention and care that he deserves. Marlin is very smart and willing to please. He working on some leash walking skills but will need a owner that is eager to continue to train him in his basic skills. Marlin is about 1-2 years old and 63 pounds. Please help this boy find the family that will give him the happy life he deserves.

We do NOT ship our animals. All adoptive families must travel to us to meet their adoptive dog/cat. Applicants must live within a 2 hour radius from Sparta/Andover (07871/07821).

Please understand that we are an animal shelter and thus unable to say whether the dogs are housebroken as they are not in homes.

If you are interested in adopting, we encourage you to please submit an application on our website today so that we can try and process and pre-approve any potential adopters prior to our next adoption event.

PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SUBMIT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION. WE ONLY ACCEPT ADOPTION APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. ANY OTHERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Application link here: http://www.oscaranimalrescue.org/oscar-1-application.html

Adoption Process:
1.Fill out an application
2.Meet & Greet
3.Adoption contract & adoption fee
Marlin's adoption fee is $100. This also covers all age-appropriate shots, spay/neuter, vetting & microchipping.

**If you are coming to an adoption event to see a certain dog/cat, please email ahead of time to make sure that dog/cat will be there that day. Please email 1-2 days before the event, as some animals are placed during the week and our list is constantly changing.
For a list of upcoming pet adoption events go to: www.OscarAnimalRescue.org

One Step Closer Animal Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation to help us rescue more animals please send donations to PO Box 248, Sparta, NJ 07871. Please make your check payable to O.S.C.A.R.. Thank you for helping us save as many lives as we can.

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Rescue
One Step Closer Animal Rescue (O.S.C.A.R.)

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
PO Box 248, Sparta, NJ 07871
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process:
1.Fill out an application
2.Meet & Greet
3.Adoption contract & adoption fee

For an application go to: www.OscarAnimalRescue.org

The adoption process is to first fill out an application. You can go to www.OscarAnimalRescue.org to fill out the application. Once we call your references and if its a good fit for all, we schedule a meet and greet.

Our dogs/cats are not first come/first serve. We place our dogs/cats with the home that is the best fit for them. Not all animals are good in all homes, whether it’s their personalities, nature, or breed. We base our decision on what’s best for the dog/cat and the family. Thanks for understanding!

Please remember everyone who resides in the home must know about the adoption, and its not a surprise to any member of the family. We need everyone to be on board about adopting. Thank you for understanding.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

PLEASE NOTE:

Our shelter is not open to the public and is by appointment only. That's because at OSCAR, one of our highest priorities is the health and well-being of the animals in our care. Unlike city shelters or pounds, whose residents are in place for a short time, as a no-kill shelter, our pets are often with us for weeks, months or even years. The shelter is the only safe place and home they know. When strangers, even well-meaning ones looking to adopt, walk through the shelter, it stresses our animals. We make appointments for potential adopters that submitted applications that have been approved through our process to meet our dogs either in our BarkYard or one of our meeting rooms. We’ll spend as much time as you need and introduce you to as many animals as you’d like to meet in order to make the best match and help you find the perfect new family member!

We hold pet adoption events as much as possible for anyone interested in our animals. It is a great chance for you to come down and meet a bunch of dogs/cats before deciding who is a good fit for you. If you are coming to an adoption event to see a certain dog/cat, please email ahead of time to make sure that dog/cat will be there that day. Please email 1-2 days before the event, as some animals are placed during the week and our list is constantly changing. Individual meet and greets with specific animals are by appointment only.

An approved application must be on file prior to scheduling of a meet and greet.

More about this rescue

Adoption Events & Fundraising Events:
For more information on these and other events visit: http://www.oscaranimalrescue.org/oscar-1-events.html
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Upcoming Events:

Sat. Apr 20 "Pet Adoption at the OSCAR Shelter" (Noon-2:00pm)
155 Stanhope Sparta Rd
Andover, NJ 07821

Sat. May 11 "Pet Adoption at the OSCAR Shelter" (Noon-2:00pm)
155 Stanhope Sparta Rd
Andover, NJ 07821

Sun. May 19 "Pet Adoption Event" (12:30pm-2:00pm)
Sussex County Miners
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ 07822

Sat. May 25 "Pet Adoption at the OSCAR Shelter" (Noon-2:00pm)
155 Stanhope Sparta Rd
Andover, NJ 07821

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SUPPLIES WE NEED:
Paper Towels
Dog Bowls
Dog/Puppy Food (dry and canned)
Leashes
Collars-all sizes
Dog Beds
Cleaning Supplies (bleach, pinesol, paper towels..etc.)
Plastic Gloves (medium and large)
Dog Treats/Bones
Dog Toys/Chews
Garage Bags
Cat Litter
Cat Food (dry & wet)




One Step Closer Animal Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation to help us rescue more animals please send donations to PO Box 248, Sparta, NJ 07871. Please make your check payable to O.S.C.A.R.. Thank you for helping us save as many lives as we can.