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Eleventh Hour Rescue in Rockaway, New Jersey, USA

Posted Breed: Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). Max is a big mush of a dog that enjoys the attention of people and smiles from ear to ear when you talk to him. He loves going for a ride in the car and makes the best co-pilot, ever!! Max the Mush has been at the kennel for almost 7 years! It is truly heartbreaking. His favorite volunteer friend of 5 years cannot understand why. He is soo loving and loyal!! He is great in the car, loves walks, his toys, and is food motivated! Max is approximately 9 years old, but, acts much younger. The high stress environment of the kennel is no place for him to live out the rest of his life. He has not had very many opportunities to interact with other dog, so he would likely do best in a single pet house, unless we could find the perfect match of a doggie sibling. Max has met a volunteer's dog and did well with her; even showing signs of wanting to play. His ideal home would be quiet, without many visitors. He would do best with older, respectful kids as he gives big, rough kisses that may startle or knock over a younger child. Max would also need someone who is willing to take it slowly with him and willing to meet him several times before bringing him home. He is such a gem that continuously gets overlooked. He has so much love to give, we promise you will not need anything else. He always has the biggest smile on his face. Please consider Max! If you're willing to take a chance on Max, you will be rewarded with a loyal & trusting friend.

Posted Breed: Shepherd / Boxer / Mixed (short coat). There isn't enough space on this page to say all the wonderful things about Mr. Jackson Browne! Jackson would be the most wonderful addition to any home without children and with people who take charge! You see, Mr. Browne can sometimes be over protective of his family, especially children. He guards the house and his people that he loves so he needs some direction and a strong leader. That being said, he has a personality unlike any other pup. He's sweet, playful, silly, loving, and knows when to RELAX!! He's a great cuddler and will curl up next to you, even in the smallest of spaces. He loves his belly rubs, so be prepared when he stretches out his paws to you! Jackson also loves to go on walks and adventures and ESPECIALLY loves the water!! He pulls slightly on the leash, but he is great in the car. Once Jackson meets you, he LOVES you, but it does take time. He is generally good with meeting dogs and people outside on the leash, but sometimes he gets nervous so make sure to properly introduce him first! Again, Jackson is friendly with most dogs, but can be dog selective. Jackson is housetrained, knows basic commands, and listens very well. Jackson can be trained easily. He is the most lovable, most precious dog and he will love you completely. If you'd like to meet Jackson, please fill out an application today, he's sure to put a smile on your face!

Posted Breed: Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Lucy is a beautiful little Boxer girl who loves going for walks and playing outdoors. She’s had a fair amount of training and knows her basic commands, but as with any dog, she could use an owner who will keep up her training. Lucy is cautious upon meeting new people but loving towards those that she trusts. She has a strong personality that requires an experienced dog owner, and she would do best as the only dog in the house. If you’d be interested in meeting Lucy, please fill out an application and be sure to mention her name!

Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hello, my name is Sandra, or Sandy, as my foster mom calls me. I am a “pocket pit” mix - I'm so tiny that I can almost fit in your pocket! I am about 35 pounds and I'm crate trained and house trained, but I prefer to roam free as I am not destructive in my current home. I came to 11th Hour in September 2011 after being abandoned in New York, and they saved me! Only a few short months later I went into a foster home, which I have been in since February of 2012. I am a good girl, I love to exercise and play with my toys all day. And I enjoy walks and hikes, too. I get energetic at times, but I just want to play. I prefer a home with no pets, as I am a Princess. I love to snuggle with my foster mom and watch movies, I love to burrow under blankets and sleep in her bed. I get cautious with new people, but learn to trust. I know that I am looking for a very special kind of home where I can be happy & safe. If you think you can provide that home for me, please fill out an adoption application and meet me today!

Posted Breed: Redbone Coonhound (short coat). They call me Leon. I’m a good-looking Redbone with big soulful eyes (so I’m told) who’s just looking for someone to love me in a long-term relationship. You see, when I love, I love completely but I need some time to get to know you. Can you give me some of your time? I promise to make it worth your while. I live at EHR’s kennel but one day a week my best friend brings me to his house to hang with him and his family. Those are the best days because I get to run & run & just stretch out my long legs. It just feels so good. And I have a canine buddy who runs & plays with me, too, along with a couple of teenaged boys. I mean, those are the happiest hours of my week. And they’ve helped me learn good house manners so when you find me – and I sure hope you do – you will be impressed by what a good dog I am. I’m housetrained and I don’t jump up on the furniture – I’ve even completed a dog obedience class. I have lots of energy and I love to play with toys. I’m a good listener and I’m eager to please – all I want to do is make you happy. I’ve worked hard to become the dog I am today with a lot of help from my friends. I hope you’ll give me the chance to prove that I’m the right dog for you. Go to www.ehrdogs.org and fill out an application to adopt (or to foster if you’d just like to take things slow with me) and be sure to mention my name – LEON! I’ll be waiting at the kennel, patiently, hopefully, for you to find me & bring me home.

Posted Breed: Flat-coated Retriever / Mixed (long coat). Maggie and Lucky ended up in the shelter when their owner passed away & they had nowhere else to go. Her buddy, Lucky, really WAS lucky & he did get adopted right away. Maggie is shy around new people but once she warms up she is a doll. She is housebroken, crate trained and plays with 4 other dogs in her foster home. Maggie needs someone who is patient, kind and loving to take her under their wing and let her thrive. She loves to play with toys and loves treats. A home with a fenced in yard would be best for her. Maggie does have epilepsy and is on monthly medication to control any seizures. the medication costs approximately $30 a month. If you would like to meet Maggie, please fill out an application & please ask for this beautiful girl by name - MAGGIE GASTON.

Posted Breed: Boxer / Terrier / Mixed (short coat). My name is Two Socks but my friends call me Tucker. Although I’m 9 years old, I still have plenty of life in me and I’m still searching for a home to call my own. I get along with respectful adults, but children are not my thing. For some reason, call me a baby, they scare me & I get defensive. I would prefer a home where I would get the attention. I'm on my best behavior in the house - you can trust me to be home for a couple hours without getting in trouble! You can leave me in a crate if you prefer, I don’t mind. But don’t forget to let me run around because I do like to run! I don’t really bark much & I’m not mouthy. I like to play with other dogs and you can take me to the dog park if you’d like, but I cannot be in a home with them. I love my people and do not like to share. I also LOVE to play. If you throw the ball for me, I will love you forever. I know basic obedience and I am also housebroken! Please give me a chance, will you? Fill out an application on me and come meet me. I promise you won’t be sorry! Be sure to mention my name - TWO SOCKS!

Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). Cher is a 9 year old Pit Bull who came into the shelter along with her son, Sonny. Both of them are very sweet & people friendly, just really nice dogs. Cher is an affectionate girl who just loves attention - she loves to be petted & to cuddle with her people. She takes treats very gently and appears to let you know when she needs to go out. She knows the commands sit, paw, down and stay. She loves to play, but has destroyed every stuffed toy she owns. She still plays with them, minus the stuffing and squeakers. Cher rides like a lady in the car & enjoys just sitting in a car, even when it's not moving. She loves to go for walks & is good on a leash. Cher is good with older kids - little kids make her nervous - but she isn't fond of other dogs so she needs to be the only dog in the house. However, when passing a dog that is in its own yard, unleashed, Cher just ignores them. Cher is just a HONEY of a dog who needs some love and attention! She is very sweet, smart and loves "her" people! Cher has been spayed & fully vetted & is ready for her new home. If you'd like to meet Cher, please complete an adoption application & be sure to mention her name.

Posted Breed: American Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). This gorgeous hunk of dog is our Baby! But as you can see from his photos, Baby wasn’t always the sturdy dog you see before you now. When he came to us in 2010, he was a starved 2 year old dog, wandering the streets of Brooklyn, weighing only 36 lbs. He was nursed back to health by the loving volunteers of 11th hour, and has been waiting ever since for a home to call his own. Despite his size, Baby is a sweetheart, with lots of female volunteers for friends. His social skills could use some polishing, but it’s not easy to improve yourself when you don’t have a special someone in your life to work with you. He does know some basic commands, though, and he loves to show them off! He’s extremely smart, loves to play fetch, and knows to “drop it” and “leave it” when he brings back a toy. He also loves car rides & most of the time he walks nicely on leash. Baby is great with humans, affectionate & eager to please. But because of his strong prey drive, he would do best in a home without other animals. If you can’t adopt Baby right now, but would still like to help him, why not foster him? Either way, you get a dog that’s incredibly handsome and fun!

Posted Breed: Cattle Dog / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Bailey loves to chase a Frisbee but is just as content to watch a movie with you. Of course she will encourage you to share the popcorn with her because who doesn't love popcorn and a movie? She knows some basic commands and responds well to firm but loving handling. It has been a great partnership so far. She has taught us to pick up our socks off the floor because, if you don't, there is nothing more fun in her eyes than stealing them. She is not good with strangers and would need a quieter home and someone who will take the time to earn her trust. She should have a fenced in yard and a home with no children By being patient and spending time with her, we have discovered a wonderful, loyal, and sometimes comical friend. Bailey will be a blessing and a gift and your best friend if you just give her a chance. Sometimes when she is sitting there with a glint in her eye and a smile on her face, we laugh and say, Do you think she is thinking "I am faster than you... I am prettier than you... and I am smarter than you"? I for one am glad she doesn't play chess. I would hate for her to know that she is right. Bailey is a fabulous dog and deserves a home of her very own. She is housebroken, crate trained, UTD on shots and spayed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ckWPiGC5w&feature=youtu.be