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XP Brody - Cattle Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Boonton, NJ, USA

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Nickname
XP Brody
Breed
Mutt
Gender
Male
Age
Adult
Location
Boonton, NJ, 07005, USA

Description

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Boonton, NJ, USA

Dog Breed: Cattle Dog (short coat). Our longest stay dog with the biggest heart we've ever had! In December 2024, when Houston experienced some of its coldest nights of the year, a frighten

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ed dog was running loose through a neighborhood—alone, confused, and terrified. That dog was Brody. Brody had been abandoned. He didn’t understand why the people he once depended on were suddenly gone, and he didn’t trust anyone who tried to help. Every time someone approached, Brody ran. He refused to be touched, choosing fear over the risk of being hurt again. While families stayed warm inside their homes, Brody survived the freezing nights on his own, carrying nothing but instinct and fear. For weeks, our volunteers showed up for him—patiently, quietly, without expectations. No chasing. No pressure. Just food, gentle voices, and consistency. Slowly, Brody began to realize that these humans were different. Eventually, he allowed himself to step into a backyard where we set up heat lamps and an enclosed kennel to protect him from the cold. That kennel became his safe place. For the first time in weeks, Brody could rest without fear. He grew fond of that little space because it meant warmth, safety, and choice—things he hadn’t had in a long time. But Brody’s journey didn’t end there. He was absolutely terrified of a leash. To Brody, it felt like losing control all over again. So we went at his pace. Days turned into weeks, weeks into months. Every small step mattered—letting the leash be near him, touching it, standing calmly with it, learning that it didn’t mean danger. And then one day, Brody walked. Today, Brody walks on a leash—a milestone that represents so much more than movement. It represents trust. Healing. Courage. It represents a dog who once ran from every human, choosing instead to walk beside one. Brody’s story is a reminder that broken doesn’t mean hopeless, and scared doesn’t mean unlovable. Sometimes, all it takes is time, patience, and someone willing to believe. Brody believed. And now, he’s learning how to live again. Age: Approximately 3 years Size: Low profile! Short and thick Weight: About 30 lbs. Neutered: YES Housebroken: YES Kennel Trained: YES Vaccines: Current Microchip: YES Good with dogs: YES - AMAZING! Good with cats: unknown Good with kids: If the kids are trained :) Handicap: Requires lots of snuggles!

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Other
Leash TrainedCrate TrainedHousetrained

Personality

Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Northstar Pet Rescue
Location
Boonton, New Jersey, 07005
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1635229
Date Listed
01/28/2026
Date Expires
04/28/2026

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