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We'll also keep you updated on Josie's adoption status with email updates.
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Josie

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Succasunna, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Josie - 1-2yr female terrier mix, 30 lbs Personal style: Emo eyes & chin whiskers Occupation: lap warmer, squeak toy tester, neighborhood watch Looking for: available lap, fenced in yard, to fill that void in your life, someone who doesn’t mind a gal with a little facial hair Likes: squeaky toys, playing ball, tug of war, long walks in the fenced in yard, hide & seek with chipmunks, french fries, cheerios & ice cubes (you must pay the ice tax!), naps on the couch, sleeping with mom & dad, car rides Dislikes: dogs who bark at me (they’re scary! would need a meet & greet with other dogs in the home. What are cats?) cheese, some treats, long times without my humans Family: I prefer my siblings a little older, recommended approximately age 9-10 & older, but I have plenty of snuggles to share Bad Habit: what’s yours is mine (aka your lap, bed, personal space and heart), zoomies before bed Goals for Personal Growth: working on crate training as I’m a free spirit, but is ok for short periods. crates are a little scary, but I’m getting used to it! I’m working on leash walking and impulse control, as long as I’m rewarded with cheerios & love! Best Quality: playful and loving Please go to www.coldnosewarmheart.org/apply-now.html
We'll also keep you updated on Cosmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cosmo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Succasunna, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Who can resist that face!? This is Cosmo. He is a very smart boy and loves to talk to you when you ask him questions. Cosmo is housebroken and enjoys his crate for downtime. He loves to play with other dogs but is pretty playful, so I would recommend a sibling who enjoys that if he's going to have one. He loves ANY kind of toy and you may throw out your arm playing fetch. This poor boy was born with an issue at the base of his tail, so he recently had it docked so that he'll have a better quality of life. It didn't phase him at all, and he's loving his new butt look! Cosmo is a real love and will do best with someone to pay him lots of attention and will benefit from puppy training. http://www.coldnosewarmheart.org/dog-application.html @cnwhnj @coldnosewarmheartnj
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Succasunna, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi NJ friends and family! We are hoping you can help us share about Molly so she can reach her forever home! We are currently fostering 2 year old Molly who came to us from VA. She is a 40lb hound girl who LOVES her people. She is gentle and so very smart. She is doing great leash training and is fully crate trained and housebroken. She loves going for short walks but doesn’t love long distance ones 😊 She gets overheated on warmer days (as seen in the photos of her sitting in the grass after a big hill). Molly loves to sleep a whole lot and gets a solid 10-11 hours of sleep a night. She will quite literally do anything for chicken and turkey and although doesn’t care for toys, she loves being close to her people and watching what everyone is doing. Help us get this gem of a babygirl a wonderful forever home! 🤗 Cold Nose Warm Heart NJ http://www.coldnosewarmheart.org/dog-application.html
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Succasunna, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is our foster, Tiny 🥰 he is a 15 year old chihuahua who was surrendered because his owner couldn't take care of him anymore. He loves to make blanket forts (yes he did these himself 😍) and smiles at you when you pick him up. And so far within his stay, he appears to be house broken! He lets us know when he has to go outside. He does have some health issues that are managed by medications, but with the way this guy lives his life you would never know. Even tho he has some years on him, the old dogs bring the most beautiful experience in my opinion. Coming from a girl who just lost her senior dog she adopted years ago, I can tell you it is 1000% worth it. No dog deserves to live the rest of their years in a shelter. They will be forever grateful to you and give you their whole heart. Our little Tiny deserves this chance. He is still full of life and needs someone to share it with ❤️ http://www.coldnosewarmheart.org/dog-application.html @cnwhnj @coldnosewarmheartnj
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Dopey

Bluetick Coonhound

Male, Puppy
Succasunna, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Magic mirror on the wall, who is the cutest one of all? Snow White & her dwarfs Bashful & Sneezy have already found their fairytale endings, but Grumpy, Sleepy, Happy, Dopey and Doc are still waiting! These adorable hound pups haven’t received one single application! Could you be the happily ever after that they have been waiting for? Found in Virginia with their mother, a very thin pure bluetick coonhound who did everything she could for them , these pups found safety and comfort with a foster in NJ and have been flourishing. They started as tiny little skin and bone puppies and have quickly grown into healthy puppies with giant paws, lanky legs and dumbo ears! They have the most beautiful red coats - likely passed down to them from a Red Bone dad. Grumpy, Sleepy, Happy, Dopey and Doc are about 11 weeks old, microchipped, and utd on age appropriate vaccines. These boys have no issues playing with the bigger dogs in their foster home and have been around cats. They love to say hi to new people and get all of the attention and love. These pups love to play play play, run through the yard, tackle each other, and then take a nice snuggly snooze! Sleepy is very people oriented and just wants attention. Grumpy does not live up to his name and just wants to play! Doc is petite and adorable and is a little more independent. Dopey lives up to his name is aloof and playful. Happy is happy and ready to play! Grumpy, Sleepy, Happy, Dopey and Doc are ready to let their personalities shine in their forever homes! Will you give them the fairytale ending that they deserve? http://www.coldnosewarmheart.org/dog-application.html @cnwhnj @coldnosewarmheartnj
We'll also keep you updated on Luigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Luigi

Beagle

Male, Young
Succasunna, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Luigi!! He is an endless ball of energy, cuddles, and mischief. He is incredibly smart and when tuckered out is very teachable as long as you have his attention. A fenced in yard would be ideal and extremely helpful in letting this little 1 year old Beagle pup get all those zoomies out. Typical of his breed, all this guy wants to do is sniff, explore, and chew on everything within reach. He really loves toys and is easily redirected with a bone or toy but squeakers don’t stand a chance and only the toughest of chew toys will last more than a minute with this guy. He is incredibly loving and cuddly when given the proper amount of exercise and attention but if he is not given the opportunity to get all that energy out, he tends to find himself new and exciting ways to cause trouble. Luigi will be best in a home with Beagle-experience as he will need a human willing to dedicate the time to keep up with his training and teach him how to be an inside dog. He has been doing well in his crate and sleeps through the night. He is getting better with house-training and leash-training but more work and focused dedication will be required to get him all the way there. He has the sweetest eyes and the most comically oversized velvety hound ears. He absolutely revels in getting pets and sitting in the laps of his humans and is extremely eager to please – he’s just still trying to figure out what exactly that entails. Luigi would do well with a doggy friend who can match his energy – all this guy wants to do is play. However, he may be a little bit much for any senior dogs or couch potatoes in the home. Small children may not be the best fit for him either, though he is not large at about 24 pounds – he does have a tendency to jump up for attention or food and would easily and shamelessly snatch things from a child’s hand. He’s on the fast-track to being the most excellent choice in loving, smart, friendly, playful family pets – just a little more fine-tuning is needed. http://www.coldnosewarmheart.org/dog-application.html @cnwhnj @coldnosewarmheartnj

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Dog shelters and rescues in Dover, New Jersey

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Dover, New Jersey. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Furever Home Dog Rescue

Randolph, NJ 07869

Pet Types: dogs

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Randolph Municipal Pound

Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ 07869

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Randolph Animal Pound

Pets are in foster care, Randolph, NJ 07869

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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NorthBound Hound

13 Pine St, Mine Hill, NJ 07803

Pet Types: dogs

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Hodes Veterinary Group

265 Route 46 West, Mine Hill, NJ 07803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All Paws Welcome at Country Lakes Animal Clinic

378 Us Highway 46, Mine Hill, NJ 07803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Howlin4Spirit CARes - Brookside NJ

P.O. Box 81, Brookside, NJ 07926

Pet Types: dogs

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Lakeland Animal Haven

29 Pine Street, Kenvil, NJ 07847

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Roxbury Animal Control

Succasunna, NJ 07876

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cold Nose Warm Heart

PO Box 43, Succasunna, NJ 07876

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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