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Bergen County Animal Shelter

Friday, May 17, 2013

After Major Trauma, Rescued Dog Almost Ready for Adoption

Ford was not expected to survive after being hit by car but he's making full recovery.

Ford is one lucky pooch. Just a few months ago the brown and white pit bull was brought to the Bergen County Animal Shelter in bad shape — partially frozen, with a broken hip and pelvis. Thanks to much love and care he's making a full recovery and will soon be eligible for adoption. Ford had been found clinging to life on Route 280 in late January near Kearny by a state police officer. It's believed he had been hit by a car, says Deborah Yankow of the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. "We weren't sure he was going to make it," says Yankow. The young dog, which the shelter named Ford, was very sick and couldn't even walk. The shelter's medical staff began caring for him he has turned out to be a great dog, she says. The shelter …

Mahwah Resident

9:54 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

Great story! How wonderful would it be if the officer who saved him could adopt Ford!   more ›

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Make Dapple the Dog Your New Family Member

Featured adoptable pets at the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro.

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home. Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Senior Feline Sisters Weizal and Cat Need a New Home

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home.

Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

JoJo and Friends Seek Their Forever Homes

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home.

Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web.  We've Been Adopted - http://patch.com/A-ryfP

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Let Ruby Richen Your Family With Love

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home.

Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web. 

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Rich Faust

8:35 pm on Sunday, March 4, 2012

A lot of scholarly time, yes . . . It's good every now and then to go back to the sort of research I did in grad school because every now and then I encounter another scholar while mingling with the unteachable, uninteresting, dull and mediocre . You'd be surprised the insight a person can get into human nature just by following a scholarly path and observing those who have "more important things…   more ›

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Bumper and His Friends Will Make Great Companions

Interested in adopting a pet?

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home. Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Future Friends

Adopt an Alli Cat or an Angel this Holiday Season

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home.

Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web.  Hours for adoption are 1 to 5 p.m. seven days a week.  The shelter is open Thursdays from 1 to 7:30 p.m.  Also each Sunday the Bergen County Animal Shelter holds a doggie parade at 2 p.m. People can see the dogs as they are paraded around one by one and obtain information from staff member or volunteers on site.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Future Friends

Welcome Bright and Skippy Into Your Home

Featured pets of the Bergen County Animal Shelter available for adoption

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home. Each week Patch highlights the featured pets of the week. Click through the photo gallery to learn more about each one. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. Call the shelter at 201-229-4600 or visit them on the web.  Hours for adoption are 1 to 5 p.m. seven days a week.  The shelter is open Thursdays from 1 to 7:30 p.m.  Also each Sunday the Bergen County Animal Shelter holds a doggie parade at 2 p.m. People can see the dogs as they are paraded around one by one and obtain information from staff member or volunteers on site.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Future Friends

Your Price is Right at the Animal Shelter

Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro is looking to place many pets in new homes

The Bergen County Animal Shelter is "quite full these days," according to one staff member, and they have decided to run a special pet adoption program to place many of these pets in loving homes.  "Your Price is Right" allows those interested in adopting a pet to set their own fee, with a minimum $10 donation required. The promotion runs through Sept. 15. "We are eliminating our normal adoption fees and asking our adopters to choose what price you feel is right to adopt a pet," according to a flyer issued by the shelter. Those interested in adopting a pet must be 21 or older. All pet adoptions include required vaccinations and the spaying or neutering of the animals. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in …

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Future Friends

Bring Nachi, Dazzle and Their Friends Into Your Home

The featured pets up for adoption at the Bergen County Animal Shelter this week

This week at the Bergen County Animal Shelter there are many pets who are looking for a great home to call their own but these are the featured pets of the week. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro. You can call the shelter at 201- 229-4600 or visit them on the web.  Hours for adoption are 1 to 5 p.m. seven days a week.  The shelter is open Thursdays from 1 to 7:30 p.m.  The Bergen County Animal Shelter now holds a doggie parade every Sunday at 2 p.m. According to the shelter staff, volunteers parade the dogs one by one while a staff member or other volunteer gives information about the dog.

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