Meet Kit, Caboodle, Saranac, Hudson, and Sugarfish — five dogs that are looking to be adopted out of Wise Animal Shelter or Waldo’s Rescue Pen and into Essex County, North Jersey, or NYC homes. While all of these dogs may have different personalities, they are each looking for a family to make memories with for many years to come. Read on to learn more about Kit, Caboodle, Saranac, Hudson, and Sugarfish and how to adopt either of these dogs from Wise Animal Shelter or Waldo’s Rescue Pen.
Kit
Name: Kit
Breed: Maltese Poodle mix
Age: 5 months
Gender: Male
Weight: Around 10 pounds
Ideal Home: Kit will need a family who is home more often than not to spend time training and playing with him.
Kids: 6+
Dogs: Yes — Kit loves other dogs and would benefit from having one to show him the ropes.
Cats: Yes
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, Kit is going to the bathroom outside, but still sometimes has accidents inside.
Other training: Kit 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. Prior to coming to WISE, he was never in a home before so he is still learning how to walk on a leash and go up and down steps.
Personality: Kit had a rough start to life. With time, he has blossomed into the sweetest, most loving puppy. He loves to play with his brother and wrestle. He is very laid back and easygoing. Kit can still be shy at times, but he is a complete mush and sweetheart. He is so gentle and wouldn’t hurt a fly. Kit loves to cuddle and will plop himself in your lap.
Why he came to the rescue: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Kit 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.
For Kit’s adoption information, click here.
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Caboodle
Name: Caboodle
Breed: Maltese Poodle mix
Age: 5 months
Gender: Male
Weight: Around 10 pounds
Ideal Home: Caboodle will need a family who is home more often than not to spend time training and playing with him.
Kids: 6+
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
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, Caboodle is going to the bathroom outside, but still sometimes has accidents inside.
Other Training: Caboodle is very young and is working on puppy manners and basic obedience.
Leash Manners: Caboodle is still learning how to walk on a leash and go up and down steps.
Personality: Caboodle had a rough start to life. With time, he has blossomed into the sweetest, most loving puppy. He loves to play with his brother and wrestle. He is very laid back and easygoing. He has a calm temperament that makes him great with people of all ages. He can still be shy at times, but he is a complete mush and sweetheart. He will become your little shadow and follow you everywhere you go. After a long day of play and giving puppy kisses, he will cuddle up in your lap for a long nap.
Why he came to the rescue: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Caboodle 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.
For Caboodle’s adoption information, click here.
Saranac + Hudson (Bonded Pair)
^ Saranac (on left) + Hudson (on right)
Name: Saranac + Hudson
Breed: Maltese
Age: Saranac is 10 and Hudson is 9.
Gender: Male
Weight: Saranac is 9 pounds and Hudson is 11 pounds.
Ideal Home: Saranac would love to go home with his buddy, Hudson, so much so that their foster mom refers to them as “Ham and Cheese” since they are always together. They are looking for a home that will work on building their confidence and give them the time they need to come out of their shell. They are both such wonderful, deserving dogs who are ready to shine. They just need some extra love and patience.
Kids: Yes, but kids who are aged 10 and older, as they would do best in a low-activity household.
Dogs: Yes — Saranac and Hudson love other dogs and are currently being fostered with one. They would love to have another doggy sibling in their forever home.
Cats: Yes
Crate-Trained: Yes — the crate is their safe place.
House Trained: Working on it.
Other Training: Saranac and Hudson had little socialization before coming to WISE due to their past life. They need a patient, understanding family who will work on their training and socialization.
Leash Manners: Saranac and Hudson have never been walked on a leash and are still learning.
Personalities: Hudson is the sweetest senior with a spirit of a puppy. He is goofy, loveable, and the cuddliest. He loves head scratching, being picked up, and spending time resting his head on you. He loves treats and attention and meeting new people. Saranac is a gentle, curious, and Inquisitive boy. Saranac is very attentive to Hudson. The two are inseparable and love each other’s company, they do not like to be separated. Saranac likes to always keep an eye on Ham (Hudson) and acts as the cautious big brother in the pair. He wants so much love but his past has made him afraid of humans. He gets startled easily by sudden movements but in a calm + quiet room is happy to sit nearby, especially if you are with his Ham.
Why they came to the rescue: Saranac and Hudson were rescued from a horrible puppy mill situation where they were used for breeding most of their lives When they were determined “unfit” to be used in the ‘breeding program’, they were going to be euthanized.
For Saranac + Hudson’s adoption information, click here and here.
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Sugarfish (aka Stanley)
Name: Sugarfish (aka Stanley)
Breed: Mixed breed
Age: Around 6 to 8 years old
Gender: Male
Weight: 45 pounds
Ideal Home: Stanley would do well in any home.
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Not sure (Waldo’s thinks he would be fine).
Crate-Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Other Training: Stanley is very treat-motivated.
Leash Manners: Stanley walks well on the leash. He is curious and wants to say hi to other dogs but will also ignore them and walk right past.
Personality: Stanley is the absolute sweetest boy. He is extremely dog and people-friendly, crate-trained, housebroken, and walks well on a leash. He is very chill, and content with sleeping but also loves to play and go on walks. He loves other dogs and would do well in a home with another dog. Stanley is good with kids and loves all humans. He would be a great work-from-home companion but also would be fine with someone who doesn’t. It takes him a moment to open up and know that he can trust you, but when he does he won’t leave your side. Stanley is pretty perfect and is looking for someone who can give him the love he deserves.
Why he was brought to the rescue: Stanley was brought to the shelter in Tifton due to unsafe living conditions and spent over a year in the shelter before arriving in NYC.
For Sugarfish’s adoption information, click here.
