Meet P.J. Clarke’s, Minnesota Twins, Francois, Pascal, Lucien, Namaste, Dharma, and Derby — eight dogs that are looking to be adopted in the North Jersey or New York City area. While all of these pups have different personalities, they are all looking for a loving forever family to spend the rest of their lives with. Read on to learn more about P.J. Clarke’s, Minnesota Twins, Francois, Pascal, Lucien, Namaste, Dharma, and Derby, and how to adopt any of these dogs from Waldo’s Rescue Pen or Wise Animal Rescue.
P.J. Clarke’s
Name: P.J. Clarke’s
Breed: Weimaraner/Pointer/Chocolate Lab mix (Waldo’s is not 100% sure)
Age: 45 pounds
Weight: Waldo’ was told that P.J. Clarke’s is 3 years old, but the rescue thinks he is between 1 and 1.5 years old.
Ideal Home: P.J. Clarke’s would do best in a home with a fenced-in yard to run with work-from-home parent(s) — although he is doing great in the city. Waldo’s wishes he had more room to run and romp with other dogs.
Dogs: P.J. Clarke’s is great with other dogs, and loves to play.
Cats: Unknown — has not been around cats yet.
Kids: P.J. Clarke’s seems a little timid with kids, but if calmly introduced, he would be great with them.
Crate-Trained: Yes — he will cry for a bit and then rest.
House Trained: Yes, he has no accidents.
Leash Manners: P.J. Clarke’s gets excited around squirrels and birds, but is manageable and is learning how to heel.
Personality: P.J. Clarke’s is so sweet and loveable. He just wants to cuddle as close as he can get to you. He has puppy energy, so he gets the zoomies, but loves to run and play with squeaky toys. He’s a very special and smart dog and learns very quick.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: P.J. Clarke’s was returned by owners after being believed to be killing their chickens (he’s got a little hunter in him, so Waldo’s can see that, but he never bites outside of play and is super super sweet).
For P.J. Clarke’s adoption information, click here.
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Minnesota Twins
Name: Minnesota Twins
Breed: Mixed
Age: 1-3 — Waldo’s thinks he is closer to 1 year old.
Weight: 35 pounds
Ideal Home: Minnesota Twins’ really would fit into any type of home. The only thing he doesn’t respond well to is yelling or anger. He’s a people pleaser to his core, so he will get scared and go hide if you yell at him, but is really good at obeying gentle corrections if he’s doing something he shouldn’t be.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
Kids: Yes
Crate-Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Leash Manners: Minnesota Twins’ walks great on his leash and loves to stop to say hello to other people and dogs.
Other training: Minnesota Twins’ is great at following directions. If you tell him to be quiet or stop doing something, he listens.
Personality: Minnesota Twins’ is the sweetest, most gentle bigger dog you’ll ever meet. He takes all of his cues from his person, so if you’re up for a long walk, so is he, but if you’re feeling lazy, he’s just as happy to take a short potty break and then curl up next to you. He’s been great with every cat, dog, and person he has met.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: Minnesota Twins’ was found with another dog at an abandoned mobile home and has worked really hard to learn that when people leave, they come back.
For Minnesota Twins’ adoption information, click here.
Francois
Name: Francois
Breed: Miniature Poodle
Age: 8 weeks
Ideal Home: Francois is very young and is looking for a home with people who are home more often than not to spend time playing and training him. He had a rough start to life and will need a family who socialize him and boost his confidence. WISE would prefer that he go into a home with another adult dog to show him the ropes.
Dogs: Yes — Francois loves other dogs. He spends most of the day chasing and wrestling his siblings.
Cats: Yes
Kids: Above the age of 6 due to his small size.
Crate-Trained: Working on it — he cries at first but then settles down and does well.
House Trained: Working on it — hith a consistent schedule, he rarely has an accident.
Other training: Francois is very young and is working on puppy manners and basic obedience. He will need continued training to help him become the best dog he can be. He is learning how to walk on a leash and making progress each day. He will need a patient family who can work on boosting his confidence.
Personality: Francois is ready to give you all the love in the world. He is happiest when in the company of people and other dogs. He loves everyone he meets and will instantly cover their face in puppy kisses. Got an empty lap? Not anymore! Francois will jump in it and curl up to take a nap. He enjoys spending time outside and exploring.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Francois were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs — healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects — who are destined to be killed for no reason.
For Francois’s adoption information, click here.
Pascal
Name: Pascal
Breed: Bichon Frise
Age: 11 weeks
Ideal Home: Pascal needs a home that has the time to continue his training and socialization. He would do best in a home with another dog to show him the ropes.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes — he may be able to live in a home with cats with a proper introduction.
Kids: 10+ due to his small size.
Crate-Trained: Working on it.
House Trained: Working on it.
Other training: Pascal is very young and is working on puppy manners and basic obedience. He will need continued training to help him become the best dog he can be.
Personality: Pascal is a ton of fun in a teeny package. He loves being outside, playing with toys, wrestling his doggy foster sibling, and being around his foster family.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Pascal were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs — healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects — who are destined to be killed for no reason.
For Pascal’s adoption information, click here.
Lucien
Name: Lucien
Breed: Bichon Frise
Age: 11 weeks
Ideal Home: Lucien needs a home that has the time to continue his training and socialization. He would do best in a home with another dog to show him the ropes.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes — he may be able to live in a home with cats with a proper introduction.
Kids: 10+ due to his small size.
Crate-Trained: Working on it.
House Trained: Working on it.
Other training: Lucien is very young and is working on puppy manners and basic obedience. He will need continued training to help him become the best dog he can be.
Personality: Lucien is a ton of fun in a teeny package. He loves being outside, playing with toys, wrestling his doggy foster sibling, and being around his foster family.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Lucien were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs — healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects — who are destined to be killed for no reason.
For Lucien’s adoption information, click here.
Namaste
Name: Namaste
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: 4 months
Ideal Home: Namaste is very young and is looking for a home with people who are home more often than not to spend time playing and training him.
Dogs: Yes — he loves other dogs.
Cats: Yes
Kids: Namaste would do well with kids above the age of 6 due to his small size
Crate-Trained: Working on it — he cries at first but then settles down and does well.
House Trained: Working on it — with a consistent schedule he rarely has an accident.
Other training: Namaste is very young and is working on puppy manners and basic obedience. He will need continued training to help him become the best dog he can be. He is learning how to walk on a leash and making progress each day.
Personality: Namaste is ready to give you all the love in the world. He is so sweet and wants nothing more than to be in your arms cuddling. He is spunky and has been learning how to play with toys. He enjoys wrestling and chasing his siblings.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Namaste were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs — healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects — who are destined to be killed for no reason.
For Namaste’s adoption information, click here.
Dharma
Name: Dharma
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: 4 months
Ideal Home: Dharma would love a home that has the time to continue her training and socialization to make her the perfect gal WISE knows she can become, She would thrive having another dog in the home to help show her the ropes.
Dogs: Yes — she loves to play with other dogs and is currently being fostered with multiple.
Cats: Yes
Kids: Due to her tiny size, above the age of 6.
Crate-Trained: Working on it.
House Trained: Working on it.
Other training: Dharma is very young and is working on puppy manners and basic obedience. She will need continued training to help her become the best dog she can be. She is practicing her leash training and getting better each day.
Personality: Dharma is a true sweetheart, with a gentle disposition and a heart full of love. Dharma is looking for a loving family who will cherish her and shower her with affection, a safe and secure environment where she can explore and play. She loves to cuddle and be in people’s company.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Dharma were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs — healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects — who are destined to be killed for no reason.
For Dharma’s adoption information, click here.
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Derby
Name: Derby
Breed: Yorkie
Age: Approximately 9 years old
Weight: Approximately 7 pounds
Ideal Home: Derby is looking for a home that will work on building his confidence and give him the time he needs to come out of his shell. While he is initially a little nervous, he comes around.
Dogs: Yes — WISE would love Derby to go to a home with another dog to show him the ropes.
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 13+ as he would do best in a low-activity household.
Crate-Trained: Unknown
House Trained: Working on it.
Leash Manners: Derby has never been walked on a leash and is still learning. He is getting better each day with practice. He enjoys going on neighborhood walks with his foster sister.
Other Training: Derby had little socialization before coming to WISE due to his past life. He needs a patient, understanding family who will work on his training and socialization.
Personality: After spending his whole life in a cage, used over and over for breeding, Derby is looking for a loving home that will teach him that the world is a good place. Despite all this, he is so loving and his sweet personality is starting to shine. He looks forward to a life of lap and luxury.
Why he/she was brought to the rescue: Derby was rescued from a horrible puppy mill situation where he was used for breeding most of his life. When he was determined “unfit” to be used in their ‘breeding program’, they were going to euthanize him. WISE wasn’t going to let that happen and saved this adorable boy.
For Derby’s adoption information, click here.
