Tag: pet adoption
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Opinion: Pets should not be discarded
I have been involved in animal rescue for most of my life. Our organization receives many calls to surrender pets. Reasons given are: a new infant, a new pet, a divorce, pet is too old, pet no longer matches the sofa … you get the idea. A couple of weeks ago a caller wanted to…
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Pet adoptions encouraged as Burlington County Animal Shelter reaches max capacity
The Burlington County Animal Shelter is currently at capacity and is seeking adopters or fosters interested in providing loving homes for a dog or cat. There are even five rabbits that are now available. As an open intake facility, the shelter does not refuse any surrendered animal or stray, according to information provided by the county.…
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Metuchen police trying to locate woman who left two kittens at Whole Foods Market
METUCHEN – Police are attempting to locate an older woman who allegedly abandoned two eight-week-old kittens wrapped in onion bags with a note “Please take free baby cat to your home” outside the Whole Foods Market last week, according to authorities. Someone found the kittens on Aug. 26 in the morning, police said. “The…
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North Brunswick Humane Association dog walk set for Sept. 29
The North Brunswick Humane Association’s 16th annual Dog Walk-a-Thon & Adoption Event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 29 at North Brunswick Community Park, 2053 Route 130 south, North Brunswick. Rain date is Oct. 13. There will be games, prizes, music and food. Pre-registration is $15 for the first dog,…
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Special yoga class to include adoptable dogs at Congress Hill Farm in Monroe
Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses – Downward Dogs on the Farm will be held at 11 a.m. on June 2 at Congress Hill Farm, 118 Federal Road, Monroe. Adoptable puppies will be allowed to roam freely during the one-hour mixed level yoga class. Bring your own yoga mat and/or towel. Personal pets will not be…
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New Beginnings Animal Rescue asks pet owners to give cats and dogs a ‘second chance’
New Beginnings Animal Rescue will offer “Thankful for Second Chances” adoption week from Nov. 20-24 at the shelter, 706R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Adoption fees will be waived for all adult cats and dogs. Kitten adoption fees will be reduced to $50. All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested and vet checked prior to adoption. All adopters…
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North Brunswick Humane Association to take part in pet adoption event
Victory Subaru, the North Brunswick Humane Association and other area shelters and rescues will partake in a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Victory Subaru, 1233 Route 27, Somerset. For more information, visit victorysubaru.com or call 732-846-7222.
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North Brunswick offers area for pet owners to reflect
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Pet owners now have a place to honor their fur babies after the animals have passed. The Pet Memorial Garden is next to the Dog Park at North Brunswick Community Park, Route 130. An unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on July 18, although the garden will not officially open to…
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Coldwell Banker partners with Adopt-a-Pet for Homes for Dogs project
A house becomes a home when the ones you love move in. The Coldwell Banker network, Gen Blue, knows what makes a house a home, and is committed to finding people and pets their perfect homes. “Old Dog, New Dog,” the latest ad from the brand, captures the heartfelt story of an affiliated agent giving back to her…
