Welcome to Pups and Recreation
Welcome to Pups and Recreation
Save the Satos focuses on changing the lives of the stray dogs "Satos" of Puerto Rico. Rescuing the unwanted, adoptable dogs of the island and transporting them to Wharton, New Jersey. Over 650,000 Satos live on the streets of an island no bigger than Connecticut. Every year they organize a Trap Neuter and Release Mission to the island to help curb the population growth of this ever worsening problem. Some of the best dogs we’ve ever known were Satos, and we even have gone with to help and adopted our dog Barry off the streets of Salinas, Puerto Rico.
Eleventh Hour Rescue, based in Morris County NJ, is a primarily volunteer-run rescue that saves animals on Death Row from high-kill shelters. Eleventh Hour Rescue dogs and cats are cared for by their compassionate and dedicated team of volunteers and staff. Whether in foster homes, their kennel or adoption centers, each dog and cat receives the upmost care and attention to detail, plus all the love they can get. Since 2004 they have saved the lives of over 50,000 animals! They are dedicated to educating the community about the animal over-population problem and the importance of spaying and neutering.
For more than 85 years, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, NJ has been dedicated to helping animals in need, regardless of species, size, or temperament. With a people-focused, community-based approach, they treat every animal as an individual and emphasize specialized care for both animals and their families. St. Hubert’s supports New Jersey communities with programs that help animals stay with their families, such as pet food banks, vaccine clinics and emergency pet boarding.
The Seeing Eye is a pioneering nonprofit guide dog school based in Morristown, NJ. Founded in 1929, it’s the oldest guide dog organization in the U.S. and operates a 60-acre training campus in Morris Township with additional facilities in downtown Morristown and Chester, NJ. Each year, The Seeing Eye matches about 260 people who are blind or visually impaired with specially trained guide dogs, helping them gain independence, safety, and confidence!
NJSH Pet Rescue is a foster-based, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Chester, NJ. They rescue dogs and cats locally, providing veterinary care, positive reinforcement training, and loving foster homes. By placing pets within a 60–90 minute radius, they ensure ongoing support for adopters and promote successful, lifelong placements.
Real Dog Rescue is a non profit located in Mahwah,NJ and was built on the passion of long-time animal advocates and friends, dedicated to helping dogs in need, regardless of their age, breed, location or medical condition. They strive to educate and emulate the best animal welfare practices, not only in our own local community, but also nationally and worldwide.
Launched in 2023, the American Cancer Society Pups Assisting With Support (ACS PAWS) program is a national initiative to expand access to animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for children and teens with cancer. By integrating specially trained facility dogs into pediatric oncology settings, ACS PAWS aims to enhance the emotional and physical well-being of patients, their families, and health care teams.
Friends of Randolph Animal Pound is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that supports the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter (serving Mendham, Dover, Rockaway, and Randolph). They raise funds, collect supplies, and help care for shelter animals—offering veterinary services, food, toys, and fostering support—so every pet gets the best chance at a loving home.
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NorthStar Pet Rescue located in Boonton NJ was founded in 2017, and although they might be a relatively new name among New Jersey animal rescues, you may recognize some of them from the work they’ve done volunteering with other rescues to help animals over the past decade. They are a group of passionate volunteers committed to saving innocent and abandoned dogs from all across the country and finding them a new forever home!
Wise Animal Rescue is a foster-based rescue in New Jersey dedicated to rescuing animals of all ages and breeds from places where they are no longer wanted or are not being properly cared for. By partnering with veterinary practices that support their work, they are able to save animals’ lives and restore them back to health. Central to their mission is to ensure that all animals are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots, and microchipped. Prior to adoption, all of their animals are placed into responsible loving foster homes to be socialized and trained.
Buddha pooch dog rescue project is a NON PROFIT 501(C)(3) New Jersey dog rescue that is devoted to saving abandoned & neglected dogs from local high risk shelters & connecting them with their new home!! Buddha Pooch dog rescue project is a passion project that helps our New Jersey dogs, to no fault of their own, get a second chance!! Rescuing dogs in need, fostering them in loving homes & adopting them into the life they deserve!
Jersey Pits Rescue is a foster-based, all-volunteer organization located in Garwood, NJ. Their mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need—especially pit bulls—from overcrowded shelters. They’re passionate about advocacy, education, and giving every dog a second chance at a happy life.
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