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Puppies and dogs in Paterson, New Jersey

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Chip

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Hawthorne, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Chip is a 3-year-old Chocolate Labrador. We adopted him from a breeding family in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is very friendly and welcoming to all and loves attention and belly rubs. He doesn't and hasn't bitten anyone since we had him. I would like him to have a loving, attentive family/ home who has the time and resources to care for him
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Bently

American Bulldog Boxer

Male, 1 yr
Paterson, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Bently — A Goofy Guy with a Whole Lot of Love! ❤️ Bently is being fostered in Mississippi, but included in your adoption fee is transport to you by Rescue Riders Pet Transport which is the most animal friendly transport on the road! 🐶 Name: Bently 🎂 Age: Approximately 1 year old 🐾 Breed: American Bulldog/ Boxer mix but it is hard to say without doing a dna test 💙 Gender: Male Bently has quite a story to tell. This handsome boy was rescued in an EXTREMELY emaciated condition, but despite his rough start, his big personality shines through! Now he’s looking for a family who will give him the love, patience, and forever home he deserves. ❤️ If you love that classic Boxer personality, Bently is your guy! 😂 He’s goofy, playful, full of energy, and guaranteed to keep you entertained... Add in those BIG ears and his adorable bow-legged stance, and you’ve got one seriously precious character! 🥹💕 He may not know just how cute he is, but we certainly do! Bently enjoys children, but because he has lots of energy and an enthusiastic, playful personality, a home with children 8 years old and up would be the best fit for him. Bently may do best as the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the love for himself! ❤️ Big ears. Bow legs. Boxer vibes. A heart worth saving. That’s Bently! 🐶💕 💲 Adoption Fee: $450 Your puppy's adoption fee includes: 🐶 Spay/neuter 💉 Age-appropriate vaccinations 🪱 Deworming ❤️ Current heartworm and flea prevention 📍 Microchip and 🚌 Transport to you
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Bonnie

Mountain Cur Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Paterson, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bonnie & Clyde – Two Hearts, One Incredible Bond! 🐾❤️ These pups are being fostered in Mississippi, but included in your adoption fee is transport to you by Rescue Riders Pet Transport which is the most animal friendly transport on the road! Bonnie and Clyde are an adorable brother-and-sister duo (or at least that's what we believe!) who are approximately 8 months old and appear to be Lab/Terrier mixes. These two sweet pups were found wandering together, and it was obvious they hadn't had an easy time. Both were underweight and had cuts and scrapes on their legs, making us believe they had been out on their own for a while, doing whatever it took to survive. Through it all, they had one thing they could count on — each other. ❤️ Now safe and sound in a loving foster home, Bonnie and Clyde are getting a chance to enjoy the puppyhood they deserve. But one thing hasn't changed: these two are absolutely inseparable! They eat together, go outside to potty together, play together, and pretty much do EVERYTHING together. Where you find Bonnie, you'll find Clyde, and vice versa! We aren't sure what adventures these two shared before coming into rescue, but whatever they went through, they went through it together. Because of their incredibly special bond, our greatest wish is to find a family willing to adopt them together. They've already lost so much, and we would love nothing more than for them to spend the rest of their lives side by side, never having to worry about being alone again. Bonnie and Clyde are currently living in a foster home, where their foster mom is getting to know their personalities and daily routines. Interested in giving this dynamic duo their happily ever after? Please reach out to us! We would be happy to connect you directly with their foster mom, who can tell you more about these two sweethearts and help you decide if they would be a good fit for your family. Bonnie and Clyde survived the hard times together. Now we're hoping they can enjoy all the good times together, too. 🐾❤️ 💲 Adoption Fee: $600 for Both Bonnie and Clyde Your puppy's adoption fee includes: 🐶 Spay/neuter 💉 Age-appropriate vaccinations 🪱 Deworming ❤️ Current heartworm and flea prevention 📍 Microchip and 🚌 Transport to you
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Lily

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Paterson, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
💕 From Starved to Spoiled: Meet Lily! 🐾 Lily is being fostered in Mississippi, but included in your adoption fee is transport to you by Rescue Riders Pet Transport which is the most animal friendly transport on the road! 🐶 Name: Lily 🎂 Age: Approximately 1–2 years old 📏 Size: Medium- weighs 40 pounds This beautiful girl has already overcome so much. Lily was rescued in an extremely emaciated condition, but with lots of love and care, she has made an amazing recovery! She is now at a healthy weight and ready to find her forever home! ❤️ She is currently in a foster home -- If you are interested in adopting her we would love to connect you with her foster family and they can tell you a lot more about her and will help you determine if she may be a match for your family. Lily loves to play, have fun, and show off her silly side, but she’s also just as happy curled up with her head in your lap, soaking up snuggles and giving kisses. She’s sweet, playful, affectionate, and good with children. She’s also very food-motivated, which makes training a breeze! Lily is in a foster home with lots of other dogs and gets along with them extremely well! But... she can also be protective of her food around other dogs so she will definitely need to be fed separately from any canine companions. This is something we recommend anyway with multiple dogs in homes. 💲 Adoption Fee: $450 Your puppy's adoption fee includes: 🐶 Spay/neuter 💉 Age-appropriate vaccinations 🪱 Deworming ❤️ Current heartworm and flea prevention 📍 Microchip and 🚌 Transport to you
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Whiskey SOS>2yr

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Paterson, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Whiskey came into rescue as a 10-week-old pup in Sept 2023. He came with his sister that was adopted 2 years ago. He is a sweet pup that needs his own family. He is good with other dogs but has not been cat tested. He has been completely vetted and is house and crate trained. This sweet boy is so deserving of a loving home. He is not a favorite of leash walking, but usually it's because he is going to the vet. He can only wear a harness as he doesn't like a leash on his neck. Look into his beautiful eyes and see what a sweet soul he has. His adoption fee covers the transport and health certificate to go out of state. He is fostered in East TN, but transportation is provided by Rescue Riders LLC. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please email us for the link to the adoption application.
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Jumbo

Mountain Cur Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 7 mos
Paterson, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders. Jumbo was brought in with other puppies found as strays. He is a wonderful boy!! Friendly, happy and just a gentle pup. He gets along with other pups and has no issues with strangers or kids. He is curious and likes to see what's going on. He is learning how to use a dog door but will need puppy training. He is ready to find a forever family.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Paterson, New Jersey

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Save A Kitty Rescue -NY/NJ/CT area transport

Patterson, NY 07505

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue Riders Cooperative - NY/NJ transport

Paterson, NJ 07505

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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A Pathway to Hope

North Haledon, NJ 07508

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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A3M3, Inc dba CSE (Certified Safe Environments)

10 Robert Street, Paterson, NJ 07503

Pet Types: dogs

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Friends of the Shelter

PO Box 4923, Dogpound Road, Clifton, NJ 07015

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Paws Path to Furever

Glen Rock, NJ 07452

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Four Paws Animal Welfare Society

P. O. Box 801, Glen Rock, NJ 07452

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Husky Education And Rescue Team - NJ

Glen Rock, NJ 07452

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter Showcase

PO Box 212, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07512

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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