PEACHES - HOUND (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Westwood, NJ, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Peaches
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Adult
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Location
Westwood, NJ, 07675 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Hound (short coat). Meet Peaches, a sweet and resilient 53-lb hound who has weathered more hardship than any dog should — yet her spirit remains gentle, hopeful, and full of love. We believe she’s a middle-aged girl who has known many litters and very little comfort, but despite everything, she’s ready to embrace a future where she can finally be cherished. Peaches was abandoned in Kentucky and left to survive outdoors, doing her best with only occasional human interaction. Because of that, many ordinary “house dog” skills are new to her — not because she’s unwilling, but because no one ever had the chance to teach her what it feels like to truly belong. Now safe in her foster home, she’s blossoming more every day, showing us just how much she wants to bond and thrive. Peaches gets along well with other dogs, especially calm, friendly ones, but she would do best in a home without small children — not out of aggression, but simply because she’s still learning healthy boundaries after a lifetime of uncertainty. She also feels safest pottying in a fenced yard rather than on walks, something common in dogs who haven’t lived indoors before. A secure yard allows her to settle in at her own pace. And when her humans leave, Peaches actually loves having a comfy crate of her own — it helps her feel protected and grounded as she builds trust that her people will always come back. Once in NJ, Peaches learned she needed treatment for heartworm, Lyme, and surgery for her ureter. Through it all, she remained so loving and brave, charming everyone at the vet with her quiet gratitude. Thankfully now she is healthy – a testament to her resilience. Peaches’ ideal adopters will be patient, gentle, and preferably experienced dog owners — people who understand that healing takes time and who find joy in helping a once-forgotten dog learn what it means to be safe and loved. If you feel a call to help a deserving soul finally experience security, compassion, and a true forever home, Peaches may be the perfect match for you. Please consider applying to adopt her at peace4paws/adoption-application. Peaches is so ready for her second chance — and she has so much love to give. If you are not in a position to adopt, consider donating so we can continue to provide medical care for dogs like Peaches that desperately need it. If you have specific adoption or foster questions, please email: judy.atchisonyahoo THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN RESCUING A DOG! U.S. shelter and adoption estimates 2012 3,500—Number of animal shelters • 6-8 million—Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year 25 percent—Percentage of purebred dogs in shelters • 3-4 million—Number cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year 2.7 million—Number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year 25% of dogs in shelters are pure bred - that's 1 in 4!
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Short Grooming Needs: Low Shedding Amount: Moderate -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Dogs: Yes Energy Level: Low Activity Level: Slightly Active Exercise Needs: Low Owner Experience Required: None -
Personality
Personality Characteristics - Playful
- Affectionate
- Eager to Please
- Intelligent
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
Peace 4 Paws Inc.
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Location:
Westwood, New Jersey, 07675 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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