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Poor Paws Rescue - NJ Chapter

Dog rescue in Matawan, NJ

We save dogs from high kill shelters primarily in the South and provide essential care through veterinary and foster partnerships to help them their loving forever homes.

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Matawan, NJ 07747
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Adoptable pets at Poor Paws Rescue - NJ Chapter

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Jiggles's adoption status with email updates.
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Jiggles

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 8 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Wiggles's adoption status with email updates.
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Wiggles

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tango's adoption status with email updates.
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Tango

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 1 yr
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout

Boxer

Male, 6 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Quinn's adoption status with email updates.
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Quinn

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Joyce's adoption status with email updates.
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Joyce

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Matawan, NJ

Rescue FAQs

We serve the tristate area, as well as Boston.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption application process includes reference checks, vet reference and a home visit. Our dogs are vetted, up to date on shots, spayed/neutered (if of age) and microchipped.

Adoption application

https://www.poorpawsrescue.com/apply-to-adopt.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Poor Paws Rescue - NJ Chapter

Tri-Boro Animal Welfare

P.O. Box 171,
Butler, NJ 07405

Joe Joe's Place Animal Rescue Inc.

PO Box 1265,
Medford, NJ 08055

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

Carolina Dog

Male, 3 mos
Manhasset, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Luna Wood Project's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna Wood Project

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Mount Laurel, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Banana Creme's adoption status with email updates.
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Banana Creme

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Tinton Falls, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ledgewood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Enigma's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Enigma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Mount Laurel, NJ

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