Meet Armando, Bondi, Niko, Clover, Frutee, Kona, Kristina, and Missy — nine pets who are looking to be adopted out of their foster homes and placed into permanent homes in New Jersey or NYC. While each of these pets has different personalities, they have one thing in common — each dog and cat has been in a foster home for multiple months and is looking for a loving family and a place to call their forever home. Read on to learn more about Armando, Bondi, Niko, Clover, Frutee, Kona, Kristina, and Missy and how to adopt each of these pets.
Armando (aka Armie)
Photo Credit: Joyrides Rescue
Name: Armando
Breed: Chihuahua
Weight: 8 pounds
Age: 8-10
Ideal Home: Armie would do best in a home without cats or small children.
Kids: Older kids only.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: No
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Personality: Armie loves going on walks, napping, and getting lots of belly rubs.
How long Armando has been in foster: Armando has been fostered by a couple through Joyrides Rescue for the past 11 weeks. He is their 18th foster. There have been only two applications for him, but both applicants had a change of heart and decided not to adopt at this time.
For Armando’s adoption information, click here.
Bondi Beach
Photo Credit: Waldo’s Rescue Pen
Name: Bondi Beach
Breed: Mixed
Weight: 45 pounds
Age: 2.5
Ideal Home: Bondi would love a home with a yard she could run around in, chasing her beloved tennis balls. She definitely feels safest at home with her people, so she’d love a home that was in a quiet area away from the city.
Kids: Yes but older kids are more suitable.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Working on it
Other training: Bondi knows “sit” and “lay down.” She can also be easily redirected with a simple “no” or “stop”.
Leash Manners: Bondi does great on her leash with a gentle leader, but she will occasionally bark at other dogs she sees. She’s great at being redirected on the leash, especially when there’s a treat involved.
Personality: Bondi is an incredibly sweet, loyal, special girl. She was surrendered to a shelter in Tennessee by her family, so while she’s settling in she might have an accident or bark in her crate a little when you leave the house at first, but she’s made so much progress since she came into her foster home.
How long Bondi Beach has been in foster: Since December 2023.
For Bondi Beach’s adoption information, click here.
Read More: New Jersey Animal Rescues That Need Fosters
Central World Plaza (a.k.a. Niko)
Photo Credit: Waldo’s Rescue Pen
Name: Central World Plaza (a.k.a Niko)
Breed: Mixed
Weight: 35 pounds
Age: 1
Ideal Home: Niko would do best in a home where his parents can take him on long walks or to the dog park a couple of times a day so he can get out some of his puppy energy. He’d love a backyard to run around in, but definitely not a requirement.
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Other training: Niko knows several cues and commands and is a quick learner. He lets his foster parents wipe his paws after walks and is food-motivated. He can sometimes get a little mouthy out of playfulness but is easily redirected.
Leash Manners: Very good and continuing to improve.
Personality: Niko will put a smile on anyone’s face. He’s playful, cuddly, and incredibly sweet. You’ll easily win him over with belly rubs and some affection. Niko also enjoys a good nap and will happily play by himself when his foster parents are preoccupied.
How long Niko has been in foster: Since December 2023.
For Niko’s adoption information, click here.
Clover
Photo Credit: Pupstarz Rescue
Name: Clover
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Weight: 15 pounds
Age: 7
Ideal Home: Clover is a very good boy who yearns for attention and likes to explore.
Cats: Yes
Personality: Clover is a big goofball who still has a ton of playful kitten energy. He loves to make anything into a toy (even your spare change) and thrives on goading his sister (Missy) into chasing him, but he knows when a few hours need to be spent on a good nap. He loves a treat and a scratch, and while timid at first, has really blossomed into a great companion.
How long Clover has been in foster: Clover has been in foster care for eight months along with his sister, Missy.
For Clover’s adoption information, click here.
Frutee
Photo Credit: Waldo’s Rescue Pen
Name: Frutee
Breed: Mixed
Weight: 8 pounds
Age: 4 months
Ideal Home: Frutee would love an active family that lives in the city or suburbs. She loves going to the park off-leash twice a day, playing with her foster sister, and picking the kids up from school.
Kids: Yes but ages 8 and older
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Working on it
Leash Manners: Frutee walks beautifully on a leash with minimal pulling.
Personality: Frutee is a sweet, gentle dog who loves being home and cuddling with her foster family or foster dog sister. She does have puppy energy, so at least two exercise walks or off-leash sessions in the park each day are needed to burn off that energy. In the house, she loves to lay in the sun and chew on her bones.
How long Frutee has been in foster: Since January 2024.
For Frutee’s adoption information, click here.
Kona
Photo Credit: See Spot Rescued
Name: Kona
Breed: Hound mix
Weight: 40 pounds
Age: 1.5
Ideal Home: Kona would do great in most homes. He is super calm and sweet with other dogs.
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: No
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Personality: Kona not only loves long walks to explore, but also has a soft spot for cuddling with stuffed animals, turning every naptime into a heartwarming snuggle fest.
How long Kona has been in foster: Kona has been in foster care for over five months.
For Kona’s adoption information, click here.
Kristina Schulman
Photo Credit: Waldo’s Rescue Pen
Name: Kristina Schulman
Breed: Mixed
Weight: 19 pounds
Age: 5 months
Ideal Home: Kristina would thrive in any home that can provide love and consistency for a young pup.
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Not sure
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Leash Manners: Kristina loves walks and is working on leash training.
Other training: Kristina knows “sit,” “lay down,” and “wait”.
Personality: Kristina is a playful little pup who loves to be with her humans. She’s curious, loving, and loyal. She’s a great mix of chill and playful.
How long Kristina has been in foster: Since January 2024.
For Kristina’s adoption information, click here.
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Missy
Photo Credit: Pupstarz Rescue
Name: Missy
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Weight: 9 pounds
Age: 9
Ideal Home: Missy is a big fan of quality time, especially when it involves the cozy embrace of a human bed.
Cats: Yes
Personality: Missy is a petite sweetie pie lady. She is the calmer one between her and her adoptive brother, Clover, and she’s so gentle. She appreciates her alone time to snooze and lounge, but she will play with Clover when she needs to get in a few good skippity paps. When she’s up and about, she’s very curious and wants to explore and sniff you and her surroundings. Missy loves pets, being brushed, and purring so hard that she drools.
How long Missy has been in foster: Missy has been in foster care for 8 months along with her brother, Clover.
For Missy’s adoption information, click here.
