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Puppies and dogs in Kearny, New Jersey

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Reign

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Harrison, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Great dog, a complete sweetpea. Greets you with hugs. Very well behaved and trained. My daugther abondoned her two dogs with me. I live in a small one bedroom apartment with no access to a yard. Reign can't run, play or do what dogs love to do. I would like to rehome then together. The small one is a yorkie mixed, not good with kids. Great with other pets and trained.Reign is about 7 human years and Raleigh is about 6 human years. Reign was purchased from a breeder and Raliegh was given to my daugther by a freind that could not care for her. The friend has kids that were not kind to Raliegh so she is very uncomfortable with children. I can buy food for them and/or provide monthly donations. I hoped I could keep them but the house I was in contract to purchase was found to have contaminated soil due to oil tank removal. I hope someone will find it in their heart to open their heart and homes to both of them. They are accustom to sleeping in a bed preferably with a human. Loveable pets.
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Logan

Husky

Male, Adult
Harrison, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We started raising Logan from when he was a puppy, we adopted him from a breeder in Texas. We had a long time together, with many memories and stories. However my wife and I had to make the decision to help him find a new home and a new owner to take him through the rest of his life. I am out working every day, and only my wife and a baby are at home. We found there is simply no time to take him around, to see more, to spend more time with him. Along with my baby being diagnosed with severe dog saliva and fur allergies, we even more hope for a new owner with breeding experience, enough time, and suitable living space to take him in. We live in Harrison, New Jersey, so if you are interested in adopting him and it is more than an hour's drive, please consider carefully. Please contact us if you are interested in adopting him, we need help, thank you
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Louis -The Big Playful Lovebug

Labrador Retriever Canary Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Newark, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Louis — The Big, Playful Lovebug Meet Louis, a 1-year-old, 55-lb boy who is playful, fun, and full of personality. Louis had a scary start to life. As a puppy, he was found on the streets after being attacked by another dog. That experience understandably stuck with him, and while Louis can learn to trust other dogs, he needs time, patience, and slow introductions before he feels safe around them. He does, however, do well with cats! With people, Louis is a sweet, playful guy who loves having fun and being part of the action. He’s also potty trained and past the tiny puppy stage, making him a great companion for someone looking for a young dog without starting completely from scratch. Louis didn’t get the carefree puppyhood he deserved, but he hasn’t let that take away his love for life. He’s looking for a family who will understand his past, give him the security he needs, and let this big, goofy boy finally enjoy being someone’s beloved dog. Louis is currently in Puerto Rico and will be transported to the states for his forever home or a foster offer.
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Meggie – The Velcro Pup

Labrador Retriever Canaan Dog

Female, 4 mos
Newark, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Meggie, a 4-month-old, 12-lb black Lab mix with the sweetest little heart. Meggie was found with her sisters in a rough area of Puerto Rico — a place where three tiny puppies had no business trying to survive on their own. Thankfully, they were found and brought to safety, and now Meggie is getting her chance to learn just how good life can be. Meggie can be a little shy when she first meets you, but give her a little time and her adorable, playful personality starts to shine. Once she realizes she’s safe, she’s incredibly sweet and loves to play. She absolutely adores other dogs and comes out of her shell beautifully around her furry friends. Meggie is looking for her forever home in the New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, or Connecticut area. She may need a minute to know you’re her person — but once she does, you’ll get to watch this gentle little girl blossom right in front of you. Meggie survived the hard part. Now she just needs someone to show her she never has to be scared or alone again.
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Millie - The Cuddle Bug

Labradoodle Canaan Dog

Female, 4 mos
Newark, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Millie, a 4-month-old, 12-lb black Lab mix with the gentlest little soul and a whole lifetime of love waiting ahead of her. Millie was found alongside her sisters in a rough area of Puerto Rico, where these tiny babies were left to fend for themselves in a place no puppy should ever have to survive. With no safe home to sleep in and no family to protect them, their future was uncertain. Thankfully, rescuers stepped in and gave these sweet girls the second chance they deserved. Millie is an incredibly sweet little girl who just needs a moment to feel comfortable. She can be a bit shy at first, but once she realizes you're a friend, her playful, loving personality begins to shine. She absolutely loves other dogs, and having furry friends around helps bring out her happy puppy side. At just 12 lbs., Millie is still a little baby with so much growing, learning, and loving ahead of her. She deserves a family who will give her the patience to blossom and the affection she has been missing. Millie is available for adoption in the New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Connecticut areas. This little girl has already experienced what it's like to be unwanted and unsafe. Now all she needs is someone to show her that the world can be kind, that hands are meant for loving, and that she will never have to wonder where she belongs again.
Photo of Starbuck - The Good Ol Boy

Starbuck - The Good Ol Boy

Labrador Retriever Canaan Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Newark, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Starbuck, affectionately known as Buck, a 2–3-year-old, 45-lb Lab mix with the sweetest face and an even sweeter heart. Buck was found wandering around a Starbucks in Puerto Rico, scared, alone, and desperately hoping someone would notice him. We don't know how long he'd been living there, but when our rescuers pulled up and opened their car door, Buck couldn't jump in fast enough. It was as if he'd been waiting for someone to finally say, "Come on, buddy. You're coming home." And what a sweetheart he turned out to be! Buck is incredibly gentle, affectionate, and loving. He has that wonderful Lab-like sweetness and just wants to be close to people who care about him. We're still learning how he does with other dogs and cats, but we're happy to check with potential adopters. Buck is currently in Puerto Rico and can be flown to his forever home anywhere in the U.S. Transportation is arranged by our rescue and included in his adoption fee. He can also travel to a foster home while waiting for his family. Buck didn't need treats or convincing to get into that rescue car. He just needed someone to open the door. Now he's waiting for someone to open their heart and give him the home he's been searching for.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Kearny, New Jersey

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Who Rescued Who Animal Rescue

North Arlington, NJ 07031

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Souls of Satos - Newark, New Jersey Foster

Newark, NJ 07104

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Root Rescue

Newark, NJ 07105

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends With Four Paws, East Coast

Bellevile, NJ 07109

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Heart and Soul Dog Rescue, Inc

Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Pet Types: dogs

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Pitter Patter Puppy House

Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Society of Bergen County/Lost Pet Inc.

221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Garden State Utopia Rescue

Lynhurst, NJ 07071

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Rutherford County Humane Society - Newark

Newark, NJ 07102

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