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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in New Jersey. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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VELVET VELMA

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Sussex, NJ
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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House-trained,
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  Velvet Velma is a gorgeous, fun and bubbly black Lab girl that is ready to go down a new path in life!   She was found as a stray and her microchip was registered and her owner's phone was disconnected.  So what do you expect?  We knew she was abandoned and needed a RESCUE LIKE US!   Critter Cavalry Rescue watched her videos and how sweet and eternally happy she was and decided that we might be able to connect this girl with a wonderful family who is wanting a  young female Lab girl that is BIG, BLACK BEAUTIFUL!   This girl is the total smooth package of good manners.  She is housebroken, not destructive when left alone and could be crated for a short day.   She loves other dogs and all people.  We can cat test her if required.  We think she will be perfection with smaller dogs and cats!   Intelligent and curious, Velma is just waiting for you to invite her to come home with you!   If you want a  young female Lab then stop now and email us!   ccrtennessee@gmail.com    She is located in Nashville, TN and we adopt to not only Tennessee residents but outside the state and in the northeastern corridor of states.  We go all the way to north central CT!   Please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue and let's talk!   ccrtennessee@gmail.com   PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comMay 2, 2025, 7:18 pm

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Mazi

Bull Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Newark, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
We love our dog so much! But recently we had an issue where he got out the garage and got loose which resulted in him being deemed dangerous. It is truly unfortunate because he is so loving, playful, and excited all the time. But we have two small kids and a busy schedule and we just cannot give him the care he needs. He is an emotional support animal. He's amazing with our 5 year old and 1 year old! We just know he needs support and having two small children and a husband who works everyday I just feel he deserves better.

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Goose

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Bedminster, NJ
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Dory

Basset Hound

Female, Puppy
Woodstown, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Dory needs a home with a yard to run around in. She is very calm except for the occasional puppy zoomies. She does great with every person and animal she meets. She would love to have someone home with her more often than not. Her birthday is June 16, 2024. She is pure bred. Up to date on shots except needs her 1st rabies vaccine. She is super sweet and lovable. She just wants to curl up with her people and relax. This kills me to have to rehome her but I am not currently in a position to keep her.

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Pluto

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Hammonton, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Pluto is a recent arrival. He's about 6 months old and 23 lbs. We ask him all the time what kind of dog are you?!? Google thinks he's a izban or Pharoah hound, the dog breed app says whippet, Carolina dog, shepherd.... being from the streets of Puerto rico we know he's a mix of mixes that will be medium size when full grown. He does well with dogs, cats and children. He's crate trained and seems housebroken. Whatever breeds he is we know he's 💯 goodboy

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Sofi

Bichon Frise

Female, 4 yrs
Oak Ridge, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Update: We couldn’t wait to show you this sweet girl’s big beautiful brown eyes 😍 👀 She was such a good girl for grooming and is just an all around sweetheart Email njwoof@cs.com to meet Sofi in Northern NJ Meet Sofi! This lump of curly mats does in fact have 2 perfectly functional eyes and there’s a darling sweet little 4 year old bichon under there! Stay tuned for her makeover photos… She a sweetheart who was surrendered due to illness in the family and is looking for a forever home. She’s gentle and lovable, ok with other calmer gentle dogs although a little scared of them, and is getting spayed and updated on shots. She is not housebroken and will have accidents and need confinement, consistency, and some extra patience… but if some pee on the floor is a dealbreaker in your quest for true unconditional love then she’s not the dog for you. Email njwoof@cs.com to meet Sofi in Northern NJ and stay tuned to see those beautiful (spoiler alert: big brown) eyes 👀 after her shave down! Since COVID-19, we are no longer holding our Sunday adoption events until further notice, but we are scheduling meet and greet appointments with a specific dog or dogs at our meeting spots in Northern NJ. To streamline adoptions, all communication before, during, and after the adoption process is done through email only: we have limited volunteers able to return phone calls. Submit an application from our website www.secondchance.petfinder.com to speed up the adoption process and email any questions to us at njwoof@cs.com. Please check your email regularly for next steps. All our dogs reside in foster care in Northern NJ until adoption and we do not have a central shelter location. We are a small all-volunteer organization focused on rescuing local dogs from area shelters, as well as accepting some surrenders and puppy mill rescues.

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Shelters & rescues in New Jersey

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in New Jersey. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Fuzzy Butts Rescue

Englewood, NJ 07631

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save The Animals Rescue Team, II (S.T.A.R.T. II)

Englewood, NJ 07631

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pet ResQ Inc

24 West Railroad Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Life Savers Inc.

PO Box 12, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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ADOGS(Adopt Dogs) - NJ Transport

Palisades Park, NJ 07650

Pet Types: dogs

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Fly Away Home Rescue New Jersey

Fly Away Home Inc. PO Box 146, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Paws on the Green

P.O. Box 276, Edgewater, NJ 07020

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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A Rescued Paw

P.O. Box 302, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

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

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Ana's Mini Oasis Rescue (A.M.O.R.) Ridgefield Transport location

Ridgefield, NJ 07657

Pet Types: dogs

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Bow Wows and Meows Pet Rescue

Dumont, Dumont, NJ 07628

Pet Types: dogs

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