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My name is Carolyn's Gherkin TX!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Meet the Pet

4

Pay Fee

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $250

This helps NorthStar Pet Rescue Inc with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21632611-25-0036

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Gherkin – a 13‑pound dill‑ightful little dude who’s ready to relish life with you!

At about 8 years old, Gherkin is the perfect mix of sweet and silly. He’s "mostly" housetrained (occasional accident), crate‑trained (though he’ll tell you his opinions about that at first), and absolutely insists on having a dog buddy around – no solo gigs for this guy. Gherkin is a professional snuggler, loves to burrow under the covers at bedtime, and is happiest as your personal shadow.

He’s currently being treated for heartworm but that won’t stop him from being adopted into his forever home. He loves laps, loves people of all ages, and just wants to be part of the action.

If you’ve got another friendly pup and an open spot on your couch (and in your bed), Gherkin is ready to fill it! Apply at www.northstarpets.org and don’t forget to mention his name – he’s kind of a big dill.

September 16, 2025, 2:27 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21632611-25-0036
Contact
Address
PO Box 284, Boonton, NJ 07005
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

The first step is to submit an adoption application at www.northstarpets.org. Volunteers will process your application. Please be patient!

2.

Home Check

In a very very small number of situations, a home check may be needed if we have any questions or concerns after processing the application.

3.

Meet the Pet

A meet and greet will be arranged for approved applicants with you and your entire family including your current pets.

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees:
Adult Dog: 375.00
Senior Dog: 200.00
Puppy: 375.00 + 100.00 refundable spay/neuter deposit
All adopters must complete application and be approved by the rescue.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

See our webpage for our upcoming adoption events! https://www.northstarpets.org

More about this rescue

In many areas of the country, especially in the South, the situation for animals is desperate: Chained outside and starving, homeless and running loose, or just simply no longer wanted and abandoned in an overburdened and underfunded facility that can’t possibly take another. For these animals, there is not much hope…except to look in the night sky for the North Star, their only way out. We are a group of passionate volunteers committed to saving these innocent dogs and finding them a new forever home. NorthStar Pet Rescue was founded in 2017, and although we might be a relatively new name among New Jersey animal rescues, you may recognize some of us from the work we’ve done volunteering with other rescues to help animals over the past decade. We are 100% dedicated to operating in an safe, transparent, and ethical manner and to ensuring the best veterinary practices are followed with regards to the care and transport of our animals. NorthStar Pet Rescue is IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN: 81-5348036).

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