Dogs available for adoption in Newark
When looking at the makeup of American families today, it's rare to see a home where a pet isn't part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households, or around 85 million homes, own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country's shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Newark, New Jersey on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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Phillip
Alfie (p)
Taina
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Brady Bunch litter
Mikaella
- Age: Young
- Breed: Mixed Breed
- Read more on Petfinder
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Flora
Alfredo
Kisses
Candy
Valentino
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Hound
- Read more on Petfinder
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Beau
Radish
Siggi
Henry
Archie
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Mixed Breed
- Read more on Petfinder
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Finn
Nick
Fauna
Maywood
Boomer
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Ecko
Marsha
Jackpot
Panda
Friday
- Age: Young
- Breed: Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Grandpa
Mocha
Bruno
Sweetwater
Glynn
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Chappie
Bubba
Theresa
Coraline
Kimberly (Pink Collar)
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Dachshund, Beagle (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Bear
Jimi
Lollipop
Gum Drop
Jelly Bean
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Australian Shepherd, Husky (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Lily
Hickory
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
HERBIE
Chase (foster to adopt)
Jeroni
- Age: Young
- Breed: Maltese, Shih Tzu (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Turkey
Polar
- Age: Young
- Breed: Australian Kelpie, Australian Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Wind
Kiwi
Crimson
- Age: Young
- Breed: Labrador Retriever, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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