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Mighty Max

On May 2nd, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Mighty Max

Today we have one very special reason to celebrate National Specially-abled Pets Day. His name is Mighty Max. We rescued Mighty Max, his two siblings, B.B. and Lil Sammi, and his mom, Misha, from a local shelter in February when the pups were just three weeks old. Mighty Max was significantly smaller than his siblings..

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Happy Paws Turns 1!

On April 15th, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Happy Paws Turns 1!

Happy Paws Rescue Inc. was established last April with the mission of finding permanent homes for dogs and cats in need. As Happy Paws turns one year old, we have 200 reasons to celebrate. In the past year, we have placed about 200 dogs and cats in loving homes. And we couldn’t have done it..

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A Lucky Litter and Friends

On March 13th, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on A Lucky Litter and Friends

Irish eyes were smiling on six dogs at the Associated Humane Society in Newark when Happy Paws took the dogs into our care. This shelter has called on local rescues to help find homes for their animals. All six are incredibly sweet dogs.               Because of your generous support, we’ll..

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Vote in our A-cat-emy Awards! You Could Win a $25 Petco Gift Card!

On February 21st, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Vote in our A-cat-emy Awards! You Could Win a $25 Petco Gift Card!

Update 2/28: AND THE A-CAT-EMY AWARD GOES TO… Mr. Kitty! This three-legged feline would like to accept the award on behalf of homeless cats everywhere. And congrats to Janice B. of NJ who was randomly selected as the winner of a $25 Petco gift card. Thanks to all who participated, and please keep spreading the..

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Brindle Beauties

On February 8th, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Brindle Beauties

There’s no other way to say it—our volunteers are life savers. One of our foster volunteers saw a plea for help on Facebook. Two 6-month-old brindle terrier mixes had been abandoned in an apartment near the Jersey Shore when their owners were evicted. The dogs were left without food or water. A wonderful couple that..

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Donations Needed for Mr. Kitty’s Surgery

On February 5th, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Donations Needed for Mr. Kitty’s Surgery

We recently took in a cat named Mr. Kitty when his owner became sick and could no longer care for him. He’s a sweet and loving cat, but he has pain in one of his legs. The leg recently calloused and opened. We took Mr. Kitty to the vet where we were told that the..

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Needed: Gently-used Children’s Items!

On January 4th, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Needed: Gently-used Children’s Items!

Help raise money for homeless pets without spending a penny! During the month of January, Happy Paws Rescue will collect gently-used children’s toys, clothing, and equipment for a fundraiser. Here’s how it works: • De-clutter your kids’ closets. See below for a list of items we need. • Bring the items to an adoption day on..

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Operation: Beagle Rescue

On January 1st, 2012, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Operation: Beagle Rescue

Happy Paws Rescue often takes in purebred beagles from biomedical research laboratories. We are currently working with Beagle Rescue League to save 26 beagles from a research lab that is shutting down for organizational purposes. All beagles will be placed in foster homes and vetted, including spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, before being adopted to loving families...

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Home for the Holidays ~ Cat Adoption Fees Reduced

On December 5th, 2011, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Home for the Holidays ~ Cat Adoption Fees Reduced

Happy Paws Rescue has wonderful cats and kittens in need of homes this holiday season. During the month of December, all cat adoption fees will be reduced. We have some cats and kittens that can be adopted singularly for a $25 adoption fee. We also have pairs of kitten siblings that can be adopted together..

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Ellie Mae Makes Headlines!

On November 18th, 2011, posted in: Blog by Comments Off on Ellie Mae Makes Headlines!

Our adoptable foxhound, Ellie Mae, has made headlines in the Star Ledger! Last Sunday, she was featured in the Paw Print column of the Middlesex County edition. Click here to read the article. We’re hoping someone out there will see Ellie Mae and fall in love with her. We want nothing more than for this sweet..

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