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Avengelyne is a friendly and playful 11-week-old kitten! She was in a foster home with a young child, 3 dogs, and another kitten for several weeks, but is now staying with other kittens at the Freehold Petco to give her more public exposure, with the hopes that someone will see her and fall in love! Avengelyne is very people friendly, and gets along great with everyone! She has already had all 3 rounds of her kitten vaccines, is Neg. for FIV/Felv, and is eligible for the $20 NJ low-cost Spay Program when she is of age to be altered, which is 6 months old, for those who adopt from us and are …
Enzo is a handsome 11-week-old puppy, who we took in from a high kill shelter.  He is a very people friendly, social, and playful pup, who would do great in an active environment.  Enzo is currently in a local foster home with children, and 3 older dogs. He loves to be babied, and is learning how it is to be in a home environment. Enzo is up-to-date with the appropriate vetting for his age, Frontlined, comes with a health certificate, micro chip and is eligible for the NJ $20 Neuter Program, for when he is of age, which is 6 months old, for those who adopt from us and are New Jersey residents…
Our Patch Pet of the week is Zeus, an 8-10 year old dog who is in dire need of a new home as soon as possible. Zeus' family has fallen on hard financial times and the family has an autistic child who is in need of special care. Because of this, Zeus' family had to make the heart-wrenching decision of finding him another home where he can get the care and attention he deserves. Zeus is a very amorous, playful, affectionate dog. He strives for love and attention. His favorite past time is running around in a fenced-in backyard, cuddling under a blanket, and sitting on your lap. He is very good …
If you are interseted in adopting one of these cats, please contact Homeless Animal Lifeline at RescueHAL@aol.com.
If you are interested in adopting these cats, please contact Homeless Animal Lifeline at RescueHAL@aol.com
Mulder is an adorable 8-9 week old kitten, who was left in a box, with another kitten, Scully, on the doorstep of a local Vet's office! They couldn't have been more then 4 weeks old at the time, and had to be bottle fed by the Veterinarian. Mulder and Scully, have spent the last few weeks in the back room of the Vet's office, where they have been around lots of people, and other animals getting very socialized to all! Mulder is now staying in the Freehold Petco, so that he has a better chance of being seen by someone who will fall in love with him and want to take him home! Mulder is very …
Homeless Animal Lifeline is also seeking donations to help with our rescued cats. Monetary donations, as well as gift cards to Stop & Shop, ShopRite, PetSmart, and Walmart would be greatly appreciated! HALPO Box 237Manalapan, NJ 07726
Jerome is a 6-year-old very shy, submissive boy who deserves a home that will shower him with love, and teach him that the world is not such a scary place! He was found minutes from death on the side of a roadway! He was covered in lacerations on his face, head and body. A girl with a huge heart found him, and rushed him to the Vet's office, where the Vet performed surgery on him, and was able to save his life! Jerome's wounds have all healed, but he did end up loosing partial to all the vision in his left eye. He is now in one of our local foster homes getting used to living in a home …
These cats and kittens are up for adoption through Homeless Animal Lifeline, an animal rescue based in Manalapan. Locals volunteer to foster these animals temporarily until they find their permanent homes. For more information about Homeless Animal Lifeline please visit their Web site at Halrescue.org.
Truffles is a sweet 8 week old Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix, who was rescued along with her 9 littermates, after they were found hanging out at an abandoned property in a very bad neighborhood in the south.  A lady that is affiliated with a local church in the area, saw these pups, and asked for a helping hand so they they would find their way to safety! Truffles will be arriving here to us on June 30, 2012, at which time she is available to go to an approved home. Truffles is up-to-date with the appropriate vetting for her age, is frontlined, comes with a micro chip, and her first dose of…
Jasper is an adorable 7 week old kitten, who was found along with his litter, under a family's shed on Memorial Day. The homeowner's were afraid that these little babies would get scooped up by a hawk, or eaten by other wildlife, so they called us and asked for a helping hand. Jasper and his litter mates are now in one of our local foster homes, where they are getting lots of socialization! They are with children, and dogs, and do great with all. Jasper loves to lounge in the sun that creeps through the blinds. He is a very playful kitty, and is the runt of his litter. Jasper has had his …
A litter of 5 kittens was born around April 27, 2012. They were found under a family's shed on Memorial Day, in Manalapan. The homeowner's were afraid that these little babies would get scooped up by a hawk, or eaten by other wildlife, so they called us and asked for a helping hand.  They are now in one of our local foster homes, where they are getting lots of socialization!   This group of kittens will be available for adoption the week of June 15, 2012, once they are old enough to get their first round of vaccines.  They will be about 7 weeks old at that time.   We are accepting …
Duke is a 10 week old, adorable puppy that we took in from a southern high kill shelter!  His wrinkly brow was too cute to resist!  Duke is now residing in one of our local foster homes with another dog, 3 cats, and 2 children ages 7 & 8 yrs. old. He is a very friendly boy, who loves to run around and play, play, play! He has a great disposition, and is good with all he meets! He is being crate trained at night, and being started on house training. Duke is up-to-date with the appropriate vetting for his age. He has already had 2 rounds of his puppy vaccines, is frontlined, comes with a micro …
Sue is a 12-14 week old, very unique looking puppy that we took in from a southern high kill shelter! Sue had such a sad look in her eye, that we felt she needed to be a part of this rescue so we could help turn her life around! Sue is now in one of our local foster homes in Freehold, where she is with 3 other dogs, and 3 cats. There is a produce stand at her foster home, so Sue gets to meet all kinds of people all day long, which is helping to really socialize her! She is very friendly and sweet with all she meets, but is still learning manners from the other dogs! Sue is being crate trained…
Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL), an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Manalapan, rescues animals and places them in foster homes until they are adopted into forever homes. HAL is devoted to helping animals and their caregivers by encouraging compassion and affection through humane education, a HAL volunteer said. HAL networks with animal organizations and local shelters in order to help as many animals as possible. Right now HAL is looking to place a litter of kittens that were pulled from a shelter. The kittens are currently around 8 weeks old and up to date on age …
It is officially "kitten season", when animal shelters become bombarded with kittens because cats typically give birth to kittens this time of year and their litters have reached about 8 weeks old - the age at which they are able to be adopted out. Right now, Cuddly Creatures Inc. Animal Rescue and Adoptions is inundated with kittens, according to President Alaina Yacuzzio. Since their rescue is "no kill", there is currently a wait list to take in more kittens as they move the kittens they have into loving forever homes. This week Patch Pets is dedicated to kittens! Here are two adorable …
Maggie is a 1-2 yr. old, 34lb., friendly and super happy girl, who we took in from a high-kill shelter that we sometimes take animals in from! Maggie's former owner handed this poor girl off to a neighbor when they were moving, telling them that they couldn't take Maggie with them to their new home. The neighbor then dropped this sweet girl off at the local kill shelter, to meet an uncertain fate! We saw Maggie's picture, and couldn't resist taking this love bug into the rescue, and helping her to find a wonderful new life! Maggie is now in one of our NJ foster homes where she is residing …
DeeDee is an adorable 9-week-old puppy who ended up at a high-kill shelter, that we sometimes take animals into the rescue from, after his mother was found dead on the road.   DeeDee and her litter mates were then picked up by Animal Control and were brought to the shelter to meet an uncertain fate. We took one look at this group of pups, and fell in love!   DeeDee is due to arrive here on April 21, 2012 at which time she is available for adoption to an approved home. She is up-to-date with the appropriate medical for her age, is frontlined, comes with a micro chip, her first dose of heart …
URGENT! Bosworth is a GORGEOUS and very friendly, Purebred Blue Tonkinese, who is 12 years old, is in very good health, and is in DESPERATE need of a loving family to give him a forever home in his golden years! Bosworth's original owner passed away a few years ago, and another family member took him in during his time of need. He was settled and happy once again, living in a home with 3 children of various ages, lavishing in all the attention he was getting. Unfortunately his new family has come into hard times, and has to move into a small apartment, where no cats are allowed. So they …
Bella is a very playful and free spirited little girl, who is 4 months old, and currently weighs 22lbs. She was turned in to an overcrowded, high-kill shelter in the south, that we sometimes take animals into the rescue from, by her owners who stated, "the older dogs in the home do not like having a puppy around!" Poor Bella was a little confused to why she ended up in such a place. But after seeing her adorable pictures, we decided to take her into the rescue, as we know that there are lots of family's out there that would be happy to have a puppy around!  Bella is now in one of our NJ …

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