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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 Lambchop's adoption status with email updates.
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Lambchop

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tux's adoption status with email updates.
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Tux

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Mystery's adoption status with email updates.
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Mystery

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tarzan's adoption status with email updates.
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Tarzan

Labrador Retriever

Male, 11 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Delaney's adoption status with email updates.
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Delaney

Dutch Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Ray's adoption status with email updates.
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Ray

Plott Hound/Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 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

Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.

P.O. Box 22948,
Brooklyn, NY 11202

Inky Blue Animal Rescue; A Social Animal Trust

INKY BLUE Animal Rescue @ PETSMART INSIDE THE EAST RIVER PLAZA, 517 East 117th Street, Ground Floor,
New York, NY 10035

Homeless Paws

Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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

Beagle/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male
Doylestown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on riaz's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
Special Needs
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riaz

Bulldog/English Bulldog

Female, Puppy
New York City, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Flower's adoption status with email updates.
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Flower

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Whitestone, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Jake's adoption status with email updates.
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Jake

Boston Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Broadway Dance Center's adoption status with email updates.
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Broadway Dance Center

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Hugo's adoption status with email updates.
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Hugo

Cattle Dog

Male, Puppy
Succasunna, NJ

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