Grateful Doggies Weekly Roundup: Bergen, Passaic Pets Need 'Fur-Ever' Homes

Choosing a rescue? Here are some valuable tips.Go with a local rescue organization with a sound reputation. Fill out an application immediately with every rescue in a particular radius.Investigate the breeds first to find which works best. High-energy dogs will need active owners, for instance, while older dogs won't.Ask questions about the animal and the rescue's adoption process and policies. This will avoid issues or misunderstandings.

Opitmus: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Reesie Doll: gratefuldoggiesny@gmail.com
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Jude is a survivor who fought against unspeakable odds to beat his attackers who forced him to become a victim of dog fighting and almost lose his life. ADOPT: www.apathwaytohope.org.
Photo Credit: *Amy Hofer*

Snowy: www.petresqinc.org
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Shannon www.poorpawrescue.com
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Daisy: www.poorpawrescue.com
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Naomi Girl - www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org
Photo Credit: *Rescue Dogs Rock*

Sweet Erin:www.ruffhouserescue.org
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Ophelia - A Pathway To Hope
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

King - gratefuldoggiesnj@gmail.com
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Clinton www.poorpoawrescue.com
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Bandit - www.ruffhouserescue.org
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Sapphire - www.ruffhouserescue.org
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Petey - www.ruffhouserescue.org
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Foxy - 1-year-old Egyptian Baldyi rescued from Cairo - wwww.inourhandsrescue.org
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Liv - animalrescuerus@aol.com
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Tripper - animalrescuerus@aol.com
Photo Credit: *Steve Quilliam*

Cecilia Levine

02/13/2016 5:30 a.m.

Consider fostering before committing. Pets are just like us: There are more expenses than just food -- monthly medications and preventives, yearly vet visits, the cost of illness.

Be patient. The application process can take time. Don't let it discourage you.

Two million dogs are euthanized each year. Through pet rescue, countless families, couples and singles end up with a joy that they can hardly describe.

Visit the links in the photo captions above learn more about an animal that you can love.

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