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Local writer Janine Mellini is the former author of the popular "Paw Prints" blog, Rescue Me Morris! photo gallery and Rescue Tales pages previously published in a daily Morris County newspaper. Her new blog, PetsFurRescue, picks up where that blog and those pages left off by providing ongoing news and items of interest about local rescue groups, animal shelters, pet-related events, pets and pet people, while also posting current photos and information about pets available for adoption in Morris County and surrounding areas. Have pet news or want to post pets for adoption, send me the information and photos at petsfurrescue@yahoo.com.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Busy weekend in Morris County with rescue efforts, adoption events and more

Get your dog/dogs microchipped during a discount clinic sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter at Mount Olive Subaru on Saturday, April 16 from moon to 3 p.m. Cost is $25 per pet.

It's a busy Friday for the folks at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter in East Hanover, who will take part with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in today's rescue and eventual placement of 97 dogs surrendered from the non-profit animal, Help A Hound Canine Rescue in Oppenheim, N.Y. Volunteers/staff will arrive with the animals at around 5 p.m. Anyone interested in adopting any of these rescued dogs should call 973-386-0590 or visit www.njshelter.org.

In other news from Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, a discount microchipping clinic using Home Again microchips will be held at Subaru of Mount Olive, 364 Route 46 West, Hackettstown, from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. Cost of this simple procedure, similar to a routine vaccination and takes only seconds, will be $25 per pet. Appointments are not required. The shelter also will have adoptable dogs on hand. For more information, call 973-386-0590 or visit www.njshelter.org.

Pet adoption event

The Friends of the Randolph Animal Pound will hold a special cat adoption on Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Randolph Animal Pound, 1345 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. Adoption fees are $50. Dogs and small animals also will be available for adoption. For more information, call 973-886-1485.



Find a friend on Furry Friday


Caleb is about 10 weeks old and is an Australian Shepherd mix. He is friendly and outgoing. His wish is to find a forever home. If interested in adopting Caleb, e-mail FureverHomeResce@att.net and request an adoption application.
Connie is a lovable girl about 10 weeks old. She is a friendly Australian Shepherd/Labrador mix who loves to play and is friendly with everyone. Her coat is a beautiful mix of brown, white and tan. Connie is very smart girl who loves to please. She loves spending time with other dogs and people. She is sweet and affectionate & she will easily bcome your best friend. If interested in adopting this pet, please e-mail FureverHomeRescue@att.net and request an adoption application.



















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