Robin: An Adoptable Dog's Tale

A visit to local pet adoption services or shelters gives a glimpse at the challenges facing those who are trying to find homes for them.

Hundreds of animals join the lists of homeless animals, animals of all ages, backgrounds and breeds—many new agencies open specializing in particular breeds each month.

Take the story of Robin, a young male Labrador retriever surrendered when his first family was forced to give him up due to a new baby in the house. Robin is still a pup, waiting for a family to fully adopt and train him—he'd be a good sports dog, whether for hunting or just Frisbee in the park, and typical of the breed, a loyal and loving family member.

Robin is waiting for adoption through Warren's Rawhide Rescue, which can be reached at 908-581-3417 or send email to rawhiderescue@hotmail.com

But you can also contact any of the adoption groups below to find your next best friend.

Lifeline Animal Rescue, Inc. is located at 16 Mount Bethel Road, in Warren. To inquire about their dogs, send an email to LifelineInfo@aol.com

Companion Animal Placement (CAP-Hillsborough) is located at 329 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough. Reach them by email at  munchie329@AOL.COM

St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center has a shelter in Branchburg at 3201 Route 22 East in North Branch. Call 908-526-3330 for more information.

New Jersey Boxer Rescue can be reached by email to njbrfollowup@optonline.net.

Bridgewater's Husky House may specialize in huskies, but they also have a number of other breeds. For more information, visit their website or email adoptions@huskyhouse.org.

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, at 100 Commons Way in Bridgewater, can be reached at 908-725-0308, or by email to  SRAS.mail@verizon.net.