Thursday, April 11, 2013
A Cane Corso dog was found abandoned at Port Reading School #9 Tuesday with his ears cut away to his head.
It's the kind of that thing guaranteed to turn your stomach. A Cane Corso dog, now recuperating at the Woodbridge Animal Shelter, was found Tuesday, tied to the door at Port Reading School #9. The black mastiff-type dog, with a white marking on his chest, had apparently been the recipient of a home-done ear cropping. The breed, considered by the American Kennel Club to have been a relatively rare dog native to Italy, has naturally floppy ears. According to the Cane Corso Coalition, ear cropping of the breed is "preferred by many," but is also illegal in some countries. The dog was "frightened and defensive" when he was found, according to volunteers at the shelter. The dog, they said, is older, dirty, and probably kept outdoors. The …
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Marge Petrow and the Woodbridge Pet Shelter volunteers run a pet food bank that is helping to keep owners and pets at home.
Feeding two Rottweilers is an economic feat in the best of times. But when Donna's husband lost his job over two years ago, keeping up with the appetites of their two large breed dogs - both of which have medical issues - became an economic problem they couldn't handle. It was quickly becoming a choice between paying to feed the canines and paying for the thyroid and pain medication the dogs need. "I've been struggling," Donna said. "It's very hard when we've got almost no money coming in." That was when Donna finally lucked out - she heard from her neighbors that Marge Petrow, the volunteer coordinator for the Woodbridge Animal Shelter, was giving away free pet food. For Donna, a Woodbridge resident, it was a godsend. "I know Marge from …
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Sephora at Menlo Park Mall is holding a huge event to help the Woodbridge Animal Shelter
You can look lovely with makeup, hair and clothing, but nothing's more beautiful than helping a pet who needs you. Sephora, the cosmetic and skin care store at Menlo Park Mall, will be hosting "Shop for a Cause" today - a wonderful day of beauty and fun to benefit the Woodbridge Animal Shelter. Today from 10 am to 7 pm, a portion of all Sephora sales at the Menlo Park Mall store will be donated to the shelter. Eligible pets and shelter volunteers will also be on hand at the mall's center court for adoption. Perricone MD will be providing free skin care analysis, and Jamba Juice and Auntie Anne's Pretzels will be giving out free samples all day long. Make a day of it, and help the township's local animal shelter.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Can you help find the owners of this sweet pooch?
The Woodbridge Animal Shelter has a new resident, but both them and the dog who is now sheltered there would rather his family came and picked him up. The male Wheaton Terrier was found in Sewaren on Wednesday. Shelter officials estimate him to be at least 7 years old. Anyone with information on the dog should contact the shelter. Their number is 732-855-0600, ext. 5007. Follow Woodbridge Patch on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for the daily newsletter.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Slowly but surely, the haven for pet rescue and adoption is getting back up to speed.
Things have been rough for the Woodbridge Animal Shelter, ever since Hurricane Sandy blew through town and the storm surge flooded the pet facility. But bit by bit, the animal shelter and its volunteers are putting it all back together again. "We have to be patient," said Marge Petrow, the volunteer coordinator for the shelter. "It's a tough time now." The shelter, located on Woodbridge Avenue in the Sewaren section of the township, suffered from water overflowing the banks of a nearby tributary of the Woodbridge River. The first floor of the facility was flooded, while volunteers were busy moving the pets to another floor of the building. Ever since then, they've been redoing the building and repairing the damage, and doing fundraising …
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Help the Woodbridge Animal Shelter celebrate five years rescuing township animals.
Today the Woodbridge Animal Shelter and Pet Rescue Center is marking five years since they opened their doors with their own special celebration. The volunteer group, which helps run the township-owned shelter, will mark the event today, December 16, from 12 noon to 4 pm at the facility on Woodbridge Avenue in Sewaren. Anyone with a pet can have their picture taken with Santa for a $5 donation. Refreshments will also be offered, and a special effort is made to gather adopters and their pets to the shelter for a joyful reunion. For more information, go to their Facebook page or call 732-855-0600, ext. 5007. Follow Woodbridge Patch on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for the daily newsletter.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Get your pet's picture taken with Santa this Sunday.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
It will be five years since the Woodbridge Animal Shelter and Pet Rescue Center opened its doors, and on Sunday, they'll be celebrating. The volunteer group, which helps run the township-owned shelter, will mark the event on Sunday, December 16, from 12 noon to 4 pm at the facility on Woodbridge Avenue in Sewaren. Anyone with a pet can have their picture taken with Santa for a $5 donation. Refreshments will also be offered, and a special effort is made to gather adopters and their pets to the shelter for a joyful reunion. For more information, go to their Facebook page or call 732-855-0600, ext. 5007. Follow Woodbridge Patch on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for the daily newsletter.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Support the pets and the township's pet shelter.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Woodbridge will holding its first Pet Expo and Adoption event today at the Woodbrige Community Center. The event is jointly sponsored by the Woodbridge Animal Shelter and the YMCA, which has its headquarters at the community center. Hours for the expo are from 12 noon to 4 pm, Sunday, November 11. The community center is located at 600 Main Street. Features slated for the event include door prizes, pet vendors, demonstrations, and pets from the shelter will be there for adoption. A Spay and Neuter van from the Associated Humane Society of Newark will be there as well. The township's Animal Shelter sustained major damage from Hurricane Sandy. if you can help, please go to the expo and give what you can. Follow Woodbridge Patch on Facebook…
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Looking for early Christmas bargains, and to help a pet at the same time? Mark your calendar for this Saturday.
It's a late-season rummage sale that can benefit lucky buyers looking for early holiday bargains. But the pets at Woodbridge Animal Shelter will also reap a reward - $10 from every seller who sets up a table at the event, which is free to the public. Access Self Storage in Woodbridge is hosting their first-ever Rummage Sale and Pet Adoption on Saturday, Octoer 27, from 9 am to 3 pm. The storage facility is located at 135 Amboy Avenue. Vendors can rent a space at the event for just $10, all of which is being donated to the Woodbridge Animal Shelter. Pets from the animal shelter will also be available for adoption. In addition, there will also be music, free hot dogs and beverages, and hourly prize giveaways that will include gift cards …
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Allstate's Robert Knox celebrated the new agency's opening in Colonia by helping pets at the Woodbridge Animal Shelter.
Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company has opened a new office in Colonia. Robert Knox, an exclusive agent for Allstate New Jersey, donated $500 to the Woodbridge Animal Shelter at a ceremony to mark the opening of the agency at 537 Inman Avenue. “I am excited about opening my agency here in Colonia,” said Knox, who has been in the insurance industry for 25 years. “I plan to help people not only with their insurance needs, but to also play an active role through participation in local activities and initiatives. I want my agency to be an asset and a resource to my customers and my community." The agency recently celebrated its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting ceremony, at which Mayor John McCormac and Dennis Green of the …
I have spoken
1:33 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013
@j r And what does the school system, your taxes and China have to do with this poor pup. What a stupid comment. more ›