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The Gingerbread House Sanctuary & Rescue

Dog rescue in Wharton, NJ

The Gingerbread House is a sanctuary and rescue for Pekingese and similar small-breed dogs. We focus on senior and hospice pups that require experienced fosters and adopters, or that are not adoptable due to their age, health, or special needs. Many of these dogs have been neglected physically, medically, and emotionally. Some have been surrendered due to their age or medical needs, others come from severe neglect-hoarding situations, and others from backyard breeders and puppy mills.

We assist owners who need to surrender their special pups and we work to ensure a positive experience during this emotional time. It is never an easy decision to part with a furry loved one and we understand that sometimes it is in the pup’s best interest.

We also partner with local shelters and rescues to take in these precious souls so they are not euthanized. After all these little ones have been through, they deserve a chance to live their remaining days knowing love and care, a soft clean bed, quality food, and a life without pain, filth, and starvation.

Adoptable dogs remain in our loving foster homes during rehabilitation and vetting, while we work to find their new furever families. Unadoptable pups remain in our sanctuary where they spend their remaining days being cared for and loved. We will never give up on them and will work to give them the best life possible. While in our care we provide for their needs including ongoing veterinary care, medication, supplements, food, continence care, and grooming.

The Gingerbread House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in north New Jersey. We are run by volunteers and fosters and rely solely on donations to provide for these sweet dogs in their golden years. As a public charity, all donations are 100% tax deductible and 100% of donations go to the dogs.

Please reach out if you are interested in fostering or volunteering. It will help save a life!

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Adoptable pets at The Gingerbread House Sanctuary & Rescue

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

Pomeranian/Pekingese

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Wharton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Spaulding's adoption status with email updates.
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Spaulding

Pekingese

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Wharton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

Pekingese

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Wharton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Harvey's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvey

Pekingese

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Wharton, NJ

Rescue FAQs

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

To be considered, please fill out our adoption application on our website:
https://gingerbreaddogs.org/adopt-overview/adoption-application/

Adoption application

https://gingerbreaddogs.org/adopt-overview/adoption-application/

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

Domestic Shorthair

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We'll also keep you updated on Adorable "Tubbs"'s adoption status with email updates.
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Adorable "Tubbs"

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Fernsbane The Inquisitive's adoption status with email updates.
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Fernsbane The Inquisitive

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on T'Challa's adoption status with email updates.
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T'Challa

Schnauzer (Standard)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Candy's Albert KITTEN's adoption status with email updates.
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Candy's Albert KITTEN

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on Diego's adoption status with email updates.
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Diego

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
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