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My name is Peaches!

Posted 6 days ago

Cared for by Peace4Paws Inc.

My basic info

Breed
Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22101787

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

Meet Peaches, a sweet and resilient 53-lb hound who has weathered more hardship than any dog should — yet her spirit remains gentle, hopeful, and full of love. We believe she’s a middle-aged girl who has known many litters and very little comfort, but despite everything, she’s ready to embrace a future where she can finally be cherished.

Peaches was abandoned in Kentucky and left to survive outdoors, doing her best with only occasional human interaction. Because of that, many ordinary “house dog” skills are new to her — not because she’s unwilling, but because no one ever had the chance to teach her what it feels like to truly belong. Now safe in her foster home, she’s blossoming more every day, showing us just how much she wants to bond and thrive.

Peaches gets along well with other dogs, especially calm, friendly ones, but she would do best in a home without small children — not out of aggression, but simply because she’s still learning healthy boundaries after a lifetime of uncertainty. She also feels safest pottying in a fenced yard rather than on walks, something common in dogs who haven’t lived indoors before. A secure yard allows her to settle in at her own pace. And when her humans leave, Peaches actually loves having a comfy crate of her own — it helps her feel protected and grounded as she builds trust that her people will always come back.

Once in NJ, Peaches learned she needed treatment for heartworm, Lyme, and surgery for her ureter. Through it all, she remained so loving and brave, charming everyone at the vet with her quiet gratitude. Thankfully now she is healthy – a testament to her resilience.


Peaches’ ideal adopters will be patient, gentle, and preferably experienced dog owners — people who understand that healing takes time and who find joy in helping a once-forgotten dog learn what it means to be safe and loved. If you feel a call to help a deserving soul finally experience security, compassion, and a true forever home, Peaches may be the perfect match for you.

Please consider applying to adopt her at https://peace4paws.org/adoption-application. Peaches is so ready for her second chance — and she has so much love to give.

If you are not in a position to adopt, consider donating so we can continue to provide medical care for dogs like Peaches that desperately need it.

 



If you have specific adoption or foster questions, please email: judy.atchison@yahoo.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN RESCUING A DOG!

U.S. shelter and adoption estimates 2012

3,500—Number of animal shelters •  6-8 million—Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year

25 percent—Percentage of purebred dogs in shelters •  3-4 million—Number cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year

2.7 million—Number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year

25% of dogs in shelters are pure bred - that's 1 in 4!



December 4, 2025, 6:28 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22101787
Contact
Phone
Address
Westwood, NJ 07675

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

adoption application, home visit, contract and fee is $350

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Peace4paws is a 501 (c) 3 non profit public charity centered in Northern New Jersey. Through our foster home system, we are able to support the rehoming and adoption of dogs from kill shelters as well as facilities of research and related fields. Founded in 2007, our initial mission focused on supporting sanctuary and forever homes for animals retired from use in research and related fields. In the past few years we have broadened our scope of rescue. We continue to help our own retired research animals and independent sanctuaries but also save shelter dogs. We are able to do this work through the efforts of our volunteer network and generous donors. Please see our website or facebook page "Peace4Paws" to meet our adoptable dogs, success stories or volunteer opportunities. We organize fundraising events centered around yoga, music, health, or animal friendly activities. We are also involved with student outreach and education. We would love to work with you.


Our Motto...

Research Animals Make Exceptional Pets!

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