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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Hackensack, 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Nino's adoption status with email updates.
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Nino

Morkie

Male, Senior
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Nino has been in the family for about 9 years. My parents are elder now and can no longer walk him since he is potty trained. Nino does not like kids and honestly just prefers to be a couch potato. He enjoys taking naps and being right next to you. He has no issues with cats even if they bother him. Dogs are usually bigger than him so he just goes to sleep if they are around. He really is the perfect dog for someone that can walk him and just needs some company.
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Saddle Brook, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hazel is back in rescue searching for her new forever home. This girl was originally surrendered to the rescue due to her owners landlord not letting them keep her. She was adopted and now finds herself back searching for that perfect forever home. Hazel’s information is listed below. If you are interested in adopting please complete an adoption application on our website. www.pawsitivelyfurever.org Name: Hazel Age: ~2 yr Breed: Pitbull Gender: Female; spayed Weight: 50 lbs Hazel is a super loving pup. She loves MEN! They are her favorite people on the planet. She is good with other people, but will be super loyal to any male person she has in her life. She loves being with her people. She will follow you and sit with you in whatever room you are in just to see you. She is good with other dogs and loves playing with her foster siblings. She is in foster with two large breed dogs currently. She loves to run around. She has some energy and would be great with an active family or with a fenced in yard. She likes to play with toys or chew on her bone. She has a goofy, happy go lucky personality. She would do great with a home with strong owners. She needs a leader and looks for direction from her people. She would do best in a home without small toddlers as she is a physically strong dog and does not realize her strength. She is house trained, crate trained, spayed, and up to date on vaccines.
We'll also keep you updated on Zed's adoption status with email updates.
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Zed

Beagle Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Englewood, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Zed Zed arrived at the shelter with his brother Zander, who was adopted. This hound mix (maybe beagle and others) is friendly with everyone! Approximately 11 months old and about 35 pounds as of September 2024, Zed puts the “tri” in “tricolor.” He’s all puppy, ready to play. For a young dog who hasn’t had much training, he’s fairly calm on the leash. Zed likes to lie in the grass and has an endearing way of occasionally throwing himself to the ground during his walks so that he can get a good belly rub before continuing. (We're not sure why, but he's recently become fearful of the environment outside the shelter gate. We're confident that once he's acclimated to a new home and family, he'll become more adventurous again.) Zed would do well with an active family who’s ready to give him lots of puppy training. He’ll reward them with love and companionship. We think he’ll learn fast in his forever home. A fenced in yard would be ideal. Older kids, please, because Zed's play style is too rough for little ones. He's at a great age to be adopted--no more teething, but still full of puppy wiggles and fun. Zed is up to date on vaccines and neutered. For more information about adopting this wonderful boy, please email start2nj@yahoo.com
We'll also keep you updated on Wizard's adoption status with email updates.
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Wizard

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 10 mos
Englewood, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This adorable guy is Wizard, another newcomer to the shelter, having arrived mid-October 2024. He’s an energetic pup at 9 months old. He currently weighs 45 pounds and still has a bit of growing to do. Wizard has a gorgeous golden coat and a great smile. He'll bring lots of love and fun to his adopter. Because he has so much energy, we think he’d do better in a house than an apartment, and a fenced-in yard would be ideal. He should do fine with older kids and would be happy with a canine friend as well! Wizard is a quick study who already knows "sit." He's ready to learn how to walk nicely on a leash and all the basics of good canine manners. Wizard is up to date on vaccines and neutered. Interested in adopting this happy, friendly guy? Please email Start II at start2nj@yahoo.com.
We'll also keep you updated on Beck's adoption status with email updates.
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Beck

Labrador Retriever English Pointer

Male, 3 yrs
Englewood, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Look no further. This hunk of a hound boy with polka dots on his soft floppy ears is ready and waiting to go home with you. Beck is very friendly with people and walks nicely on the leash. He also likes other dogs. We think he'd do fine with older kids. Because of his size, he may be too much for little ones. Beck prefers a home without cats and other small animals. At 3 years old and 65 pounds, Beck would love a fenced-in yard to play in and a family ready to take him on outings and exercise walks. Beck is up to date on vaccines and will be neutered. Interested in adopting this happy hound? Please email Start II at start2nj@yahoo.com.
We'll also keep you updated on Snowey's adoption status with email updates.
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Snowey

Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Englewood, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
It's getting cold outside! Add some warm fluff to your life! Snowey is an all around great girl who came to us in November 2024 from our partner shelter in VA. She's is fully grown at 3 years old and 49 pounds and looks like a spitz mix. She's an owner surrender whose people couldn't take care of her. (When she arrived, she was suffering from a terrible flea infestation on her back end. This condition has been treated, and her hair is growing back nicely.) Despite this trauma, during her photo session, she just leaned against people's legs, smiled, and rolled around to help her scratch her back. Snowey is dog and cat friendly and great on a leash. Though not very treat motivated, we think once she settles into a new home that she'll quickly get that treats are rewards (and taste good too). She's doing well with housebreaking and should just need a little more practice and a consistent schedule. She's up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. She'll be spayed soon. She's a beautiful girl waiting for a loving family to snuggle with. Interested in adopting Snowey? Please email Start II at start2nj@yahoo.com.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Hackensack, New Jersey

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

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Bergen County Animal Shelter

100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608

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

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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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Pawsitively Furever Dog Rescue

Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

Pet Types: 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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Fuzzy Butts Rescue

Englewood, NJ 07631

Pet Types: cats, 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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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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Deep South Canine Rescue North East

Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

Pet Types: dogs

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Tysons Corner Animal Rescue

22 Maplewood Ave, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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