Sunday, June 24, 2012
This Fourth of July, be like George...or John...or Abraham.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Benjamin Franklin was known to enjoy the company of Newfoundlands, while George Washington is credited with creating the American Foxhound breed. Always a man to go his own way, John Adams favored mutts—especially one he named "Satan." The adoptable dogs we're featuring this week may remind us of the Founding Fathers' wisdom in a new way—they're great breeds and could be your next best friend. Contact the rescue groups below to find out how you can do your patriotic part by adopting a new best friend. Companion Animal Placement (CAP-Hillsborough) is located at 329 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough. Reach them by email at munchie329@aol.com Lifeline Animal Rescue, Inc. is located at 16 Mount Bethel Road, in Warren. To inquire about their …
Saturday, June 16, 2012
These adoptable pets could be your next best friend—and possibly each other's.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
In "Ghostbusters," Bill Murray's Peter Venkman makes the mayor of New York, played by David Margulies, understand the impending apocalypse with the warning of "cats and dogs living together." In the real world, of course, cats and dogs live together all the time—too often in shelters for homeless animals, and all these cats and dogs need is a home to live with someone in. If any of the featured pets interest you, contact the rescue groups below. Nearly all of the adoptable pets have had all necessary vaccinations and are neutured. 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. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, located in Branchburg, can be …
Saturday, June 9, 2012
There are lots of reasons to adopt a dog, but we're going straight for the heart this time.
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Let's face it, when you're ready to adopt a new pet, you'll know the right one to adopt when you see him—or her. A funny tilt to the head, a bent ear, a look in the eye—whatever the trait, you'll know your new best friend the instant you see it. Sum up those qualities and the total is...adorable. If one of the featured dogs this week catches your fancy, contact the rescue groups below for help in how to adopt your next best friend. Rawhide Rescue is located in Warren. To learn more about their adoptable dogs, call 908-581-3417 or send email to rawhiderescue@hotmail.com Bridgewater's Husky House specializes in huskies, but also has other breeds—for more information, visit their website or email adoptions@huskyhouse.org. Lifeline Animal …
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Dad might like a faithful companion on all his adventures.
Dogs just may be fathers' best friends, to borrow a phrase, and with Father's Day coming up, there's time to find a great new friend for him. Regardless of what your father likes to do, there's a dog who will be the perfect companion—if any of the dogs featured interest you, be sure to contact the rescue group to find out more. Rawhide Rescue is also located in Warren. To learn more about their adoptable dogs, call 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 …
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and others welcome area residents able to provide temporary help.
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Some people love animals, but aren't in ideal circumstances to commit to a life-long best friend. Uncertain living arrangements or perhaps a temporary relocation used to mean skipping out on the companionship an adopted dog or cat can provide—but it doesn't have to anymore. Consider helping area rescue groups as a foster home—the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is always in need of homes to foster animals for a variety of reasons. A small spare room can be used to temporarily house an orphaned litter, or a kitten or cat recovering from a mild sickness that shouldn't be around other animals; or perhaps help a nervous and frightened animal learn to be a good companion again. You can enjoy the love and joy pets provide, while helping the cat…
Sunday, March 18, 2012
There are many to choose from among area rescue groups.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Adopt a young puppy and you'll have a friend for life. Most of the featured pups will have had their first shots when you adopt, while the slighty more mature dogs among them have also been spayed or neutured. You can learn more about these wonderful animals at the rescue groups below. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, located in Branchburg, can be reached at 908-526-3330 or by email to charrington@sthuberts.org. Rawhide Rescue is also located in Warren. To learn more about their adoptable dogs, call 908-581-3417 or send email to rawhiderescue@hotmail.com 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.
Rich Lane
12:56 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012
Always rescue, don't deal with backyard breeders or those that do not breed for professional show. Also use a dogs size as a measure, small dogs are not stuffed toys and that is why many grow mean and snip especially when children mishandle them even in love. A big dog doesn't mean they are rough and tuff either, many are happy being couch spuds and want nothing more than your love so don't … more ›