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Annie
Rescued from San Antonio, TX

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Welcome to NorthStar Pet Rescue

We are a New Jersey volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) all breed animal rescue, focused on saving at-risk dogs from overcrowded animal shelters.

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Our NorthStar Heart Dogs

Sometimes you just have to follow your heart! These pups are some of our favorites that we’d really like to find the perfect home for. Please share their stories to help them find their way home, and please consider making a donation towards their ongoing care.

Reacher

Reacher

Reacher

Reacher

Reacher

Reacher

We first saw Reacher in a shelter after he was rescued from a hoarding situation in a small rural town...

Emmaline

Emmaline

Emmaline

Emmaline

Emmaline

Emmaline

Hi! My name is Emmaline! I appear to be a purebred German Shepherd and I was surrendered to a shelter...

Luria

Luria

Luria

Luria

Luria

Meet Luria! This little girl ended up at south Texas shelter with a serious wound on her backside and some...

A tiny chihuahua with a big heart

A tiny chihuahua with a big heart

A tiny chihuahua with a big heart

A tiny chihuahua with a big heart

A tiny chihuahua with a big heart

“I was lookin’ for love in all the wrong places, Lookin’ for love in too many faces, searchin’ their eyes...

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Do you love scruffy terriers?! Then #bowWOW do we have a real treat for you! “Hi! My name is Honeycut and I was recently rescued along with my scruffy friends Hawkeye and Frito. We are 1.5 year old male cutie pies and we each weigh under 20 pounds. There’s no scruff about it, we are all super awwwdorable!” 😍 #OptToAdopt! www.NorthStarPets.org

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Hi! My name is Avery! I was found all alone in this world, roaming an empty field next to a car dealership on a scorching hot summer day in Texas. Thankfully I was rescued and brought to safety. My big smile says it all - now I’m enjoying the comfort of a loving foster home, life is good! I am 2-year-old fab #Lab mix weighing in at 82 pounds. I really LOVE going for walks, although I could still use some additional leash training. I also love a good game of ball or frisbee, wanna play?! My Foster mom says I have excellent house manners too, I have not shown any bad habits thus far. She has also taught me the commands ’wait’ and ‘OK‘ when going in/out of the house or my crate. I am housebroken too! Yup, I have beauty and brains! I am a calm, slow moving, gentle spirited big baby, though at first due to my large size I may appear otherwise. Looking for a BIG pup to love?! I’m totally your gal! 💕💕💕#OptToADOPT ME-AVERY! Learn more at NorthStarPets.org #NorthStarPetRescue #NSPR #AdoptDontShop

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GOLLY GEE - MEET OLLIE! This gorgeous boy with the winning smile and beautiful eyes was surrendered to a Texas shelter by his family, crazy right?! Even crazier - Ollie sat in his run day after day, watching prospective adopters pass him by. As days went on, things were looking hopeless for this friendly lad, until we spotted him and got him right out of there and into a #pawesome foster home. Now the time has come (yippee!), Ollie is heading to NJ to find a forever home. So, we just have one question for y'all... who’s going to be the lucky one to adopt him?! Ollie is 9 years young and weighs 50 pounds. He is a fab find, he gets along with other dogs and loves people. This is your chance - #OptToAdopt Ollie! Learn more at NorthStarPets.org

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Remember me, Bubbles, I just got my #FreedomRide a few days ago. Check me out now-all cozy and CUTE in my foster home! I am a tiny #Maltese #Poodle mix gal at only 8 pounds. We think I’m about 9 years old but don’t let that fool you-I’m a spunky lil thanggg! I’m all jazzed up in this pretty dress and ready to grab a lift to NJ to find a forever home. I will be arriving in time for #ValentinesDay! So...will you #BeMyValentine? #OptToADOPT ME, BUBBLES at NorthStarPets.org

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Recent News

Thanks for a great 2018 – check out our year in review video!

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Thanks for a great 2018 – check out our year in review video!

What a year! Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers, fosters, and friends we were able to place over...

We’re on the Radio! TURN IT UP!

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

We’re on the Radio! TURN IT UP!

GUESS WHAT??? NorthStar Pet Rescue is on the radio – IN REAL LIFE! Make sure to listen to the two-part...

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December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

Love Coffee? Love dogs? Check this out!

Great news for coffee lovers! Our friends at Boonton Coffee Company, have created a special blend specifically for NorthStar Pet...

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