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Wicked Blue

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5. Thanks, I have checked available dogs at shelters all over NJ
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 03:58 PM
Jul 17

but they are mostly very large dogs.

I have back problems and want a small dog. Penny was over 30 pounds. When she became incontinent I was changing her diapers as much as 10 times a day and lifting her in and out of the tub. It was hard.

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I think this underscores the value of supporting your local shelter--even if that 'cute' little dog/cat is not hlthe2b Jul 17 #1
Strongly agree! SheltieLover Jul 17 #11
The same problem occurs with local shelters. pnwmom Jul 17 #16
I've not dealt with shelters that required that--except when it was a very large, active dog accustomed hlthe2b Jul 17 #17
i suggest the local animal shelter. ret5hd Jul 17 #2
Thanks, I have checked available dogs at shelters all over NJ Wicked Blue Jul 17 #5
Try Second Chance Rescue The Wizard Jul 17 #13
Volunteers: sometimes overworked/under staffed and not all the paper work gets handled. Attilatheblond Jul 17 #3
I was looking for a specific breed Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #4
Good to know Wicked Blue Jul 17 #6
Once I found the breed rescue Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #8
I guess we will have to keep looking Wicked Blue Jul 17 #9
Those are people you don't need to deal with Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #12
I have had such good luck always meeting my dogs in person before adopting them, and avoided Mike 03 Jul 17 #7
Thank you Wicked Blue Jul 17 #10
So glad you are ready to open your hearts & home to a new pupper! SheltieLover Jul 17 #14
Best advice I've seen all day. Thank you SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK Jul 17 #15
Wow do I ever hear you Wicked Blue! CountAllVotes Friday #18
Good luck with your search Wicked Blue Friday #19
I wish I had an answer for that CountAllVotes Friday #21
I have found that a lot of pet rescue groups in my area don't have their own websites; they link to Petfinder. MIButterfly Friday #20
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