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Fosters Needed in Texas
and New Jersey.

Annie
Rescued from San Antonio, TX

Their first step from the shelter
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Danereys
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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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We’re Movin’ on up!

We’re Movin’ on up!

New year, new home! We moved! Our brand new NorthStar Pet Rescue Adoption Center is located at 187 Plane Street,...

Crystals for a Cause

Crystals for a Cause

You’re Invited to Northstar Pet Rescue’s Touchstone Crystal party! Get some bling and help some pups! This special fundraiser runs...

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Hi! My name is Mariko! I am about two years old &

Hi! My name is Mariko! I am about two years old & weigh 45 pounds. I’m a soft, snuggly, snow princess who is super sweet to everyone I meet. I love other dogs (& cats too!), but what I really would love most of all is...YOU! As you can see, I’m quite the looker, but guess what?! I can’t hear so when I first arrived to my foster home, I had a lot to learn. Not being able to hear, sometimes I didn’t know what my foster pawrents or furry foster sibs were asking of me. I’m a smart gal though & I’ve learned so much in the past few months. Now I’m ready for a forever family to take me the rest of the way! Although I’m a master snuggler, I also LOVE LOVE LOVE to play! I would benefit greatly having a fenced in yard + at least one canine companion to help with my energy & hearing needs. I do not like to be crated, I prefer to hang with my furry friends while gazing out the window, this way I can see when you are returning home, to me! Yup, I’m ready to greet you at the door with lots of wags & kisses! #OptToAdopt me, Mariko! Learn more at NorthStarPets.org, you can submit an application to #AdoptMe there too!

My name is Buckshot. I’m a sweet senior lil #Chi

My name is Buckshot. I’m a sweet senior lil #Chihuahua boy with a nice big personality! When I first arrived to NJ, I had to be rushed to the vet because I was having breathing issues. Turns out, I had a collapsed trachea & needed surgery to correct it. Guess what?! I’m all healed up now! So here’s the thing, I do need time to trust new people's hands, especially fast motions. Because of this, a home with children is not recommended for me. Once I trust that you won't hurt me, I transform into a champion snuggle bug. When I’m not cuddled up on my #NorthStarPetRescue foster pawrents’ lap, I enjoy hanging with my doggie foster siblings, snoozing and snacking. Who doesn’t love snackies, am I right?! You know what else I would really love, a forever home sweet home! #OptToAdopt me, Buckshot! Learn more at NorthStarPets.org, you can submit an application to #AdoptMe there too!

“Hey Charlie, say cheese!” 🧀😬🧀 “Wai

“Hey Charlie, say cheese!” 🧀😬🧀 “Wait, let me strike a pose, here’s my good side 😃 Heyyyy, wait a minute, did you say cheeeeese?! Mmmm, me really likie the cheeses!” 😍😂😋
Howdy! My name is Charlie Chaplin & I was rescued from a shelter in Kentucky by #NorthStarPetRescue back in August. Yeah, you heard me right, August! & I’m still waiting! I’m approx. 12 years old which y’all like to call a senior but age is just a number, I’m proof of that...I’m a VERY active #coonhound boy! I thoroughly enjoy eating snackies, long walks, doggie day care, hounding around in the yard & hanging out with my people! I’m great with other dogs, big and small, too! As you can see, I’m looking towards the future, but will you be in it?! #OptToAdopt me, Charlie Chaplin! Learn more at www.NorthStarPets.org, you can submit an application to #AdoptMe there too!

Hi friends, Hope here. I have been in my NJ foster

Hi friends, Hope here. I have been in my NJ foster home for a whole week now now. In case you missed it, I’m a sweet blind senior #Boxer found by a rescuer in Mexico. When I was found, I had an awful case of mange but I have since been treated & my fur has returned. I also endured surgery to remove my eye & that has healed up nicely too. Life has not been so easy for me but I have remained friendly & sweet through it all as I always held onto the HOPE of a brighter future. That future is now, so I’m looking for a forever retirement home! I’m good with people, young & old, and get along well with other dogs too. I am really pretty chill, I like to relax & nap most of all. Looking for a #BFF to love?! I really HOPE so! #OptToAdopt me, Hope! Learn more at NorthStarPets.org, you can fill out an application to #AdoptMe there too!

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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.

Biggie Smalls

Biggie Smalls

Biggie Smalls

Biggie Smalls

Biggie Smalls

Meet Biggie Smalls! This handsome boy is a real show stopper. This majestic and energetic hound looks to be mostly...

Annie

Annie

Annie

Annie

Annie

Annie’s mother recently passed away so she has now joined the NorthStar family. She is a very sweet girl who...

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin is just a wonderful old dog. He is kind, easy going and very sweet. He came into an...

Sammy

Sammy

Sammy

Sammy

Sammy

Sammy was found as a stray in Kentucky and brought in by animal control on April 7th. A plea on...

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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!

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