Carli Clesmere 
There’s nothing The Local Girl team loves more than spotlighting a rescue pup ready for a fresh start, especially when they’re as sweet as Hazel May. As part of our ongoing partnership with Wise Animal Rescue and Bond Vet, each month we feature an adoptable dog across New Jersey who deserves a little extra attention and hopefully a forever home. This May, we’re introducing readers to Hazel Mae, a one-year-old Lab Mix with lots of energy, a lovable personality, and plenty of tail wags to spare. Read on to learn more about this month’s adoptable pup and how you can help support local rescue animals.
This Series is Sponsored by Bond Veterinary Group
This series is sponsored by Bond Veterinary Group, which is also providing a $150 gift of vet services to each animal we feature.
At Bond Vet, pet care is centered around one simple belief: it should feel thoughtful, transparent, and as stress-free as possible. The modern veterinary clinic provides urgent and primary care for cats and dogs, pairing high-quality medicine with a warm, welcoming experience designed for both pets and their people. With convenient locations, extended hours, and seamless online booking, accessing care is simple and efficient. From routine checkups to unexpected illnesses and injuries, Bond Vet is a trusted partner in every stage of a pet’s health journey. Bond Vet has launched a new membership program packed with perks for your pup, including a free annual exam (fully covered once per year), 20% off all additional exams, priority access to virtual care through teletriage, and exclusive member benefits like swag and special events. Bond has locations throughout New Jersey, including Hoboken, Jersey City, and Montclair.
Each adopted pet will receive a $150 credit to Bond Vet, applicable toward a future visit for care. It is a meaningful way to support a healthy, happy start in a new home.
Adoptable of the Month: Hazel Mae
Hazel Mae is a sweet, playful one-year-old Lab Mix who truly checks all the boxes when it comes to the perfect companion. She’s affectionate, easygoing, and always ready for whatever the day brings, whether that’s a hike, a swim, a drive-thru run, or a cozy night at home with her favorite toys. Hazel loves dogs of all sizes, does great with kids, and is already house trained and crate trained. With her lovable personality and adaptable nature, Hazel Mae would fit beautifully into almost any home and is more than ready to find her forever family.
Here’s more about Hazel Mae, and you can fill out an adoption application.
If you’re reading this and adopting a dog isn’t in the cards for you right now, you can still help! Wise handles a lot of medical cases and is always in need of donations. As little as $5 can add up to make a big difference: donate here.
Hazel Mae at a Glance
Name: Hazel Mae
Breed: Lab Mix
DOB: Approximately 1 year old
Home Recommendation: Hazel Mae would thrive in an active, loving home that can keep up with her playful energy and adventurous spirit. She would make a great fit for a family, couple, or single person who enjoys staying active, whether that means hiking, running, swimming, or spending time outdoors. Hazel also does well entertaining herself with toys and settles in nicely after a day of fun. Because she is social and friendly, she would likely love a home with another dog companion.
Why She Came to Wise: Hazel Mae and her siblings were sadly abandoned before being brought to safety. Despite her difficult start, she has grown into a happy, affectionate, and well-rounded dog who is now ready to find a forever family of her own.
Personality: Hazel Mae is playful, affectionate, and full of personality. She loves being around people and happily joins in on any adventure, from doggy daycare playtime to swimming sessions and outdoor activities. When she’s not on the go, she enjoys relaxing with her people and playing with her toys, which can keep her entertained for hours. Her friendly and adaptable nature makes her an easy dog to love.
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Training: Hazel Mae is house trained, crate trained, spayed, fully vetted, and up to date on all vaccines. She currently attends doggy daycare and does well in social settings with dogs of all sizes.
DONATE $5 TO WISE (you can also Venmo @wise-animalrescue if easier!)
About Wise Animal Rescue
Since March 2015, Wise Animal Rescue has been saving dogs in need across New Jersey and beyond — and has rescued thousands of dogs across the region, finding them forever homes. The organization is a 501C3 nonprofit and 100% volunteer and foster-based, which means every dog is placed in a loving home instead of a traditional shelter. From seniors to puppies, giant breeds to super tiny, and pets with a myriad of medical conditions, each one receives the same thing first and foremost: love.
Beyond rescue, the team focuses heavily on education and advocacy by promoting responsible pet ownership and raising awareness about unethical breeding practices and the inhumane conditions many dogs face before entering rescue. A meaningful part of its work is ensuring every dog is thoughtfully matched with the right forever home, setting both the pup and their future family up for long-term success.
Wise Animal Rescue is also The Hoboken Girl’s nonprofit partner for The Rainbow Bridge Project, an initiative dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and loving space for the community to honor and grieve beloved pets that have passed on.
Supporting Wise is not just something we write about; it is something we truly believe in.
Please join us in helping this amazing organization, whether it’s sharing their posts online, donating your time or resources, or considering adoption.
Thank you to Bond Vet for sponsoring this monthly initiative!
DONATE THROUGH VENMO: @wise-animalrescue
DONATE THROUGH ZELLE/PAYPAL: [email protected]
DONATE DIRECTLY THROUGH WISE: wiseanimalrescue.org
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