The Rescue Round-Up

A pit bull, a dachshund and a well mixed mix are wishing for a new home There are so many unwanted animals that need homes in the area. Visit one of the rescues below to consider taking home a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, bird, or other companion. BARKS (Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad) BARKS is a Byram-based animal rescue for dogs and cats. Dylan is a 3-year-old pitbull who is looking for a home. He is full of energy and love. Dylan will do well in an active home with older children. He is up-to-date on shots and ready to go. In addition, BARKS is currently looking for dog-walking volunteers. They have several dogs at the Byram Animal Shelter who desperately need daily walking. These dogs gain a lot by having time out of the shelter. They burn off energy, gain leash-walking experience, and enjoy socializing with people. A person can gain a lot by helping to make these dogs’ lives better. Dog walker volunteers must be at least 18 years old and go through an orientation. If you are interested in helping, please contact Judy Lofgren at volunteers@barksinc.com. For more information on Dylan, and BARKS, visit www.barksinc.com or call 973-300-3185. Second Chance Pet Adoption League This month, Oak Ridge-based Second Chance Pet Adoption League chose to spotlight two dogs in need of homes. Princess is an unusual-looking 5-year-old dachshund/basset hound mix who was surrendered because her owners moved. She bonds closely and is loyal and affectionate. Princess is looking for a home where she can be the only pet. She is about 35 pounds fully grown, is housebroken and very well-behaved. Trixie is a gorgeous and fluffy senior collie/shepherd/spitz/chow surrendered to a local shelter because the grandchildren were allergic. She is a happy, friendly dog who loves everyone, is housebroken and good with cats. She deserves a home that will appreciate all of the love and devotion that she has to offer in her golden years. These dogs, and many more, are available for adoption and can be seen at www.secondchance.petfinder.com. More information can be obtained by calling 973-208-1054. Second Chance also holds adoption days every Sunday at the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains at 3009 Route 10 East from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association Ledgewood-based Noah’s Ark always has a variety of cats and dogs in need of loving homes. One such kitty is Juliet, a 5-year-old tabby who is sweet and affectionate. She likes to be brushed and petted, and adores a good belly rub. She also enjoys playing one-on-one. On November 20 and December 23, eat at Applebee’s in Parsippany from 5-9 p.m. as part of their Donate to Dine program and proceeds will help the shelter. Also, on December 17 and 22, stop by Barnes & Noble on Route 10 in Ledgewood to have gifts wrapped and support Noah’s Ark’s animals in need. For more information on Juliet and Noah’s Ark, visit www.noahsarknj.org or call 973-347-0378. CLAWS Cat Rescue and Adoption Shelter of Sussex, Inc. CLAWS Cat Rescue and Adoption Shelter of Sussex, Inc. is a non-profit rescue for cats based in Augusta. CLAWS’ adoption fee of $40 includes all age appropriate vaccines. All cats and kittens have tested FIV/FELV negative and are wormed and treated for parasites, including fleas and ticks. Cats of age are spayed/neutered before adoption. For more information on CLAWS, please visit clawsnj.9f.com or 973-875-8540. Mylestone Equine Rescue On December 6 from 1-3 p.m., local authors Diana Tuorto and Randi Clarken will be selling and signing copies of their children’s novels/poetry collections at Greene’s Beans Cafe, 31 Theatre Center in Sparta. Mylestone Equine Rescue will be on hand to wrap books and other gifts for a small donation. In addition, proceeds from books sold at this event will benefit the horse rescue. For directions, call Greene’s Beans at 973-726-8800. For more information on Mylestone Equine Rescue and their horses for adoption/sponsorship, please visit www.mylestone.org or call (908) 995-9300. Other Rescues In Need of Volunteers, Donations, or Loving Homes: Father John’s Animal House (Lafayette)- for cats and dogs- www.sussex.petfinder.org or 973-300-5909 K.I.S.S. (Hopatcong)- for cats- www.kiss-kitties.org or 973-670-2481 Operation Sanctuary (Landing)- for cats- www.operationsanctuary.org or 610-628-9160 ReRun (Helmetta)- for Thoroughbred horses- www.rerun.org or 732-521-1370 Room for One More (Andover)- for cats and dogs- www.rfom.org or 973-770-6700 Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue (Clinton)- for rabbits- www.safehavenrr.org or 908-238-0814 Safe Hounds Beagle Rescue, Inc. (Sparta)- for beagle dogs- www.safehounds.com or 973-729-8431 St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center (Madison)- for cats and dogs- www.sthuberts.org or 973-377-2295 Under My Wing Avian Refuge (Franklin)- for birds- www.undermywingavianrefuge.net or 973-827-1777 If you have or know of a local animal rescue that should be featured in an upcoming Rescue Round-Up, contact Diana Tuorto at lunar_aradia@yahoo.com.