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A Precious Pet Ready for Adoption

Local groups place homeless pets from many different backgrounds.

A visit to local pet adoption services or shelters gives a glimpse at the challenges facing those who are trying to find homes for them.

Hundreds of animals join the lists of homeless animals, animals of all ages, backgrounds and breeds—many new agencies open specializing in particular breeds each month.

Consider Precious, a seven-year-old Boxer and Staffordshire bull terrier mix in need of a home after her first owner went into a nursing home—a not uncommon reason dogs become homeless. Precious has a pleasant personality, and has proven quick to adapt to new surroundings.

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When adopted, Precious' new family will gain a dog already trained, housebroken and up-to-date with vaccinations.   

Precious is available for adoption through CAP—Hillsborough, but you can contact any of the adoption groups below to find your next best friend.

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Rawhide Rescue, in Warren, can be reached at 908-581-3417 or send email to rawhiderescue@hotmail.com

Companion Animal Placement (CAP-Hillsborough) is located at 329 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough. Reach them by email at  munchie329@AOL.COM

St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center has a shelter in Branchburg at 3201 Route 22 East in North Branch. Call 908-526-3330 for more information.

New Jersey Boxer Rescue can be reached by email to njbrfollowup@optonline.net.

Bridgewater's Husky House may specialize in huskies, but they also have a number of other breeds. For more information, visit their website or email adoptions@huskyhouse.org.

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, at 100 Commons Way in Bridgewater, can be reached at 908-725-0308, or by email to  SRAS.mail@verizon.net.


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