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My name is
Phoenix!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20331246-D240018

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Woof Facts:

  • 6 month, male pittie mix
  • Sweet, playful & loves dogs
  • Needs a home with a doggie role model to teach him the ropes
  • Someone who can expose him to the outside world and help him with training and socialization 
  • Typical puppy behavior 
  • Takes his medications easily and fostering covers his medical needs
  • Someone local (Northern NJ)

Our sweet little boy, who is now 6 months old, is growing into a big, sweet boy. He came to us at 7 weeks old after someone threatened to dump him on the street to fend for himself.

Phoenix has been diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus. This is a birth defect where there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the skull commonly known as "water on the brain".We have started him on steroids to help decrease the production of cerebral spinal fluid. His case is considered mild-moderate and many dogs born with this condition are often able to live happy and fulfilling lives. Plus, Phoenix is full of joy and zest for life, so we know he is determined to grow old with a loving family!  

Phoenix is looking for foster or adopter. He is a growing boy who will benefit from socialization and exploration of the world around him.

Phoenix is a sweet puppy with a heart as big as his dreams. Despite facing the challenges of hydrocephalus, his mild to moderate case doesn't dim his playful spirit or his capacity for love.

Hydrocephalus doesn't define Phoenix. It simply adds to his uniqueness, making him all the more special. With the right care and support, Phoenix can thrive and blossom into the amazing dog he's meant to be.

Phoenix is in search of a foster home near northern NJ with another dog where he can continue his journey learning and surrounded by love.

If you have a dog who could serve as a role model and teacher for Phoenix, Your furry friend could show Phoenix the joys of playtime, the comfort of companionship, and the security of a loving pack.

Please consider opening your doors to him. Your kindness could make all the difference in his life, offering him a second chance at happiness and a bright future filled with love.

We are committed to supporting Phoenix as he grows and develops and will help with getting him for rechecks with our vets. 

So if you are already in love (I mean, really how could you not be!) Then apply today!

November 4, 2024, 12:23 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20331246-D240018
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 266, Caldwell, NJ 07006

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The application is the first step in our adoption process. We will screen all applications through a vet reference check, 2 personal reference checks, phone interview and a mandatory home visit. An adoption donation is required of $375 (adult dogs), $425 (puppies), $250 (seniors/special needs), which covers the cost of spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccines and preventatives per the dog’s age, health check, fecal / deworming as needed and heartworm testing and treatment as needed.
Contract will be signed at time of adoption with a set of guidelines which include, mandatory microchip registration at time of adoption, agreement to return the dog to Rescue Haven if care can no longer be provided at any time during the life of the dog, all animals will be treated humanely and live indoors and adequate medical care will be provided, etc.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Rescue Haven Foundation has adoption events every 1st Saturday of the month at Home Towne Pet Shoppe in West Caldwell NJ from 11am-1pm.

Due to the pandemic, every 3rd Sunday at Petco in Verona NJ from 11am-1pm has been temporally cancelled.

All of our dogs are current on our website and our application can be found online as well.

More about this rescue

We are a small rescue that started in January 2013 after years of working for different rescues and decided to join forces to start our own rescue/foster program. With over 20 years of combined experience with animals (rescue, training, advocacy), we learned that many dogs are not properly matched up with the right families. We realize that no one is at fault here since the overpopulation of homeless pets is staggering and animal advocates what to spare these precious dogs lives by finding homes as opposed to being euthanized. We decided that we would do our small part and keep our rescue small so we can focus on getting to know the personality of each dog in our foster program, doing proper evaluations and temperament testing, putting each dog through any type of training services they may need, and completing a thorough screening for all applicants which includes a mandatory home visit all BEFORE the dog gets matched up with a compatible family. Our mission statements says: Rescue Haven Foundation is to help dogs at risk by providing foster homes that will nurture their physical and emotional health, help locate the ideal forever homes for them while providing support and training to help assure that their stay in their new homes is permanent. In addition we focus on developing programs to promote pet adoption services and raise public awareness of the issues surrounding animal rescue.

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