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Everybody
needs a
friend.

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Fosters Needed in Texas
and New Jersey.

Annie
Rescued from San Antonio, TX

Their first step from the shelter
is the hardest one!

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Danereys
Rescued from San Antonio, TX

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.

Karlee & Makani – BONDED PAIR

Karlee & Makani – BONDED PAIR

Karlee & Makani – BONDED PAIR

Karlee & Makani – BONDED PAIR

Karlee & Makani – BONDED PAIR

Karlee & Makani were found at their owner’s home after the owner had passed away. Karlee is a beautiful 11-year-old...

Available Dogs, Heart Dogs

BeeGee

BeeGee

BeeGee

BeeGee

BeeGee

NorthStar Pet Rescue made a trip to Texas recently and when they met sweet BeeGee, they could not leave him...

Available Dogs, Heart Dogs

Nonamee

Nonamee

Nonamee

Nonamee

Nonamee

Nonamee

Nonamee was surrendered to a local animal shelter when his owner could no longer afford to take care of him....

Sheldon (Special Needs)

Sheldon (Special Needs)

Sheldon (Special Needs)

Sheldon (Special Needs)

Sheldon (Special Needs)

From semi-feral, to traumatized, to happiest scared dog, to now a mild-mannered boy with endless possibilities! Hi there! My name...

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Recent News

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...

Love Coffee? Love dogs? Check this out!

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...

NorthStar Pet Rescue is Live!

October 8, 2017October 8, 2017

NorthStar Pet Rescue is Live!

NorthStar Pet Rescue is live! After months and months of preparation, we’re proud to announce that we are live! We...

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