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Volunteers needed for IN Pups

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, puppy
Monroe, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Please note that the pups that you see in these pictures have been adopted. However we regularly rescue pups like these from India who are available for adoption in the US. We are looking for fosters or volunteers in New Jersey for our IN pups/dogs rescued from the streets of India. We need committed foster homes for our pups who will take care of them when they are in the U.S. till a forever home is found. We are also looking for volunteers who are willing to fly with the dogs. It is extremely expensive to fly the dogs solo by cargo from India to the U.S; however it saves us some funds if you are flying with the dogs as excess baggage on an Airlines that allows it like Lufthansa. If you are visiting Delhi (where we have foster homes) or surrounding cities in India and would like to help us rescue a pup or two from the streets by flying them with you back home to the U.S. please contact us. Please note that we will pay for the flight and all expenses related to flying our rescued dogs, however we will not bear the expense of the airfare of the passengers. Please email Rescuewithoutborders@gmail.com for more information. More Information: Desi (Local) or IN (Indian Native) or Pariah Dog is a natural primitive breed which is a direct descendant of the early domesticated dogs. Its truly a pure breed whose origin dates back 12,000 to 15,000 years – older than any other breed. We are very proud to be a Rescue without borders. So, what does it mean to be a rescue without borders? In the last five years we were able to rescue and rehabilitate over 300+ IN dogs and have found great homes for them in the U.S. and Canada. We rescue and adopt within the U.S. irrespective of state borders, but now you may be wondering why rescue dogs from India? Typically in India, dogs that are born on the streets will usually end up dying on the streets as they are not given a chance to be family pets. India being a poor country most people cannot afford to keep a dog as a pet and those who do prefer a western breed as a status symbol. So these street dogs spend their entire lives on the streets in deplorable conditions. Most of the pups that are born on the streets will get killed by passing cars, or die of starvation or malnutrition. These dogs/ pups often become victims of cruelty as some people resort to cruel measures to get rid of them from their streets. The average life span of a dog living on the streets of India is 3 years during which time they continue to live starving miserable life full of abuse and suffering; however when these same dogs when given a chance to live in a home as family pets will live a healthy life of up to 16-18 years. That is why we rescue these dogs from the dangerous streets of India to give them an opportunity to be a part of a family where they can live their life in a comfort and safety of a loving home. Check out our Rescue's Face book page to see our IN Dogs adopted all over North America. http://www.facebook.com/RescueWithoutBorders More Info on this breed --- Desi (Local) or IN (Indian Native) or Pariah Dog is a pure, ancient, indigenous dog of India that abounds the Indian streets. A long time ago, and thousands of years before the arrival of modern pure breeds, a race of dogs much like this one inhabited the Indian subcontinent. These were the very first domestic dogs and Man's earliest animal companions. It has evolved entirely through natural selection without human intervention of any kind resulting into a very hardy, extremely intelligent, alert and independent thinking dog. This is a natural primitive breed which is a direct descendant of the early domesticated dogs. These dogs are found to be genetically healthy with no known genetic diseases and a very strong immune system. This is a natural breed of dog that is pure in a true sense and is how nature intended a dog to be; hence they are way superior to the artificially developed man made breeds that we call pure breeds today. Its origin dates back 12,000 to 15,000 years – older than any other breed. They are perfectly adapted for survival; a free-roaming life on the street for these dogs is always difficult and often hostile and hence requires high order of intelligence, quick and independent thinking to survive. On the streets it is the survival of the fittest, usually out of a litter some will get run over by cars while others will succumb to hunger and malnutrition. Only the most hardiest and intelligent ones will survive to produce off springs. When this survivor is adopted as a Pet, their owners are often awe struck with their beauty, grace, intelligence, loyalty and hardiness. They are highly adaptable, quick learners and versatile and are known to be even smarter and definitely calmer than the intelligent Border Collies. They are very agile and excel at many dog sports such as agility and also make great jogging/running companions and can be even faster than Grey Hounds. While active outdoors, they are usually very calm and quiet indoors. They have tremendous stamina and hence need an active family who will take them for a daily brisk walks or a run. IN Dogs dogs are sensitive by nature and do not respond well to harsh training methods and hence need an even tempered, gentle but firm and loving owner who knows how to calmly and consistently communicate the rules of the house. These dogs love children and are known to have a calm and gentle demeanor around them. They bond strongly with their people and make an excellent family pet that is very loving, loyal and intelligent. These dogs do not bark much but are always alert; they are friendly yet wary of strangers and make good watch dogs. IN dogs are low maintenance dog as they are generally very healthy and like to stay clean; they hardly shed and have virtually no doggy odor. Their smooth, fine short hair coat is easy to groom. They have an all weather coat that allows them to easily adapt to different weather conditions. A well-looked after pet IN dog will rarely need to see a vet and may live a healthy life of up to the age of 12 – 16 years. This is a medium size dog with an average height of 20-25 inches (51-64 cms) at the shoulder and generally weight about 28-50 pounds (12 – 22 kgs). With pointed ears, a wedge-shaped head and a tail that curls over its back, an IN Dog is similar in appearance to other prehistoric dogs like the Australian Dingo. Please visit the following website to get more info on this breed- http://indianpariahdog.blogspot.in/search/label/aboriginal%20dogs http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pariahdog.htm
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Jagger

American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Monroe, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Jagger a sweet dog who unfortunately lost his person. He is 1 year old, all of his vaccines are up-to-date. Bloodwork is good, no worms/heartworm, etc... He was neutured in May of this year. He is good with other dogs and shares a home with 2 other dogs. Seems good with children (currently living with 8 year old don't know about smaller children as he never met one.) He is very affectionate. He is smart and responds well to praise and treats. He had no formal training but is learning quickly. Examples, he is walking nicely on leash and does his business outside. He was not crate trained properly, so we have been working on it and it is going well. Jagger is currently in a temporary foster home. So he needs a permanent placement soon. Please email Rescuewithoutborders@gmail.com for an adoption application.
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Arlo

Belgian Malinois German Shepherd Dog

Male, young
Monroe Township, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Arlo is a high energy dog. He weighs about 85-90 lbs. He has had some professional training, walks well on leash, sit, down commands. However he cannot be trusted off the leash. He likes to run and does not respond to commands off the leash. He loves to play ball and loves attention. Very smart dog. Most people are afraid of his size and bark but he is a gentle giant. He requires a lot of exercise. Needs someone that is active and has had experience with this breed.
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Maya

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Great Pyrenees

Female, 8 yrs 8 mos
Hamilton Square, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Available for Adoption in NJ/PA Maya is a sweet 8 year old mixed breed! When we say mixed, we aren’t kidding....we did the DNA test! This girl is a little of everything! American Staffordshire, Chow Chow, Labrador Retriever, Great Pyrenees and a bunch of other stuff all thrown in. Resulting in one gorgeous girl. She’s been searching for her forever home for way too long! How has no one scooped her up? This girl LOVES people and wants nothing more than to please them. Kisses? - she’s got plenty to share with friends and strangers alike. Toys? - she loves playing for hours. House-trained? - absolutely, she’s a real little lady in the house. Maya prefers to be in a monogamous relationship, aka she wants to be your one and only pet. Maya is UTD on everything, spayed, microchipped and looking for her permanent residence! Please apply here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/ICY0zLb5eMAfRd8dptd7
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Ceaser

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, senior
Hamilton, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I am fostering a pit bull for a friend. My friend coworker who is looking to re home her Pit Bull. He is 6 years old. He is up to date with the veterinarian, crate trained, good with children and other dogs! She will provide all of his belongings and there is no rehome fee. Just looking for a loving home for him. The only reason this needs to happen is because she is going through a major life change. She is heart broken but has no other choice. Please message me if you’re interested.
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Nyla

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, adult
Hamilton, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Nyla is a friendly, well-mannered girl with the people she knows and trusts. She is fearful and growly around new people and new situations, but once she is comfortable, she's a doll. She's a pleasure to walk and loves to play with her toys. She's smart too! Nyla knows many commands like "sit", "down", "watch", "touch", "paw", and "leave it". When it comes to her food, she does not like to share so she'll guard her bowl and her humans should respect that. Nyla is reactive when she is in close proximity to other animals and her new owner needs to be very mindful of that. Nyla would need a dog-experienced owner and an adult-only home with no other pets. That makes her pool of possible adopters much smaller, but we like to think there is a lid for every pot and Nyla's forever home is out there. Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot offer any guarantees on the age, health, temperament, personality or mental disposition of any pet. Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot and does not represent, warrant, promise, or guarantee how the adopted pet will interact or react to the new home environment.

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All God's Creatures Inc

East Windsor, NJ 08520

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Crazy For Cockers Rescue Inc.

P.O. Box 1558, Hightstown, NJ 08520

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Animal Friends for Education & Welfare AFEW

P.O. Box 1341, Hightstown, NJ 08520

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All 4 The Dogs Rescue

P.O. Box 402, Roosevelt, NJ 08555

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Rescue Without Borders - Millstone, NJ

Millstone, NJ 08535

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Second Chance Rescue

Millstone Township, NJ 08535

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Rescue Without Borders - Millstone, NJ

Millstone, NJ 08535

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A Dog's Life Rescue

Millstone, NJ 08535

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One Dog At A Time

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

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Timeless Treasures

West Windsor, NJ 08550

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