Northstar Pet Rescue

In many areas of the country, especially in the South, the situation for animals is desperate: Chained outside and starving, homeless and running loose, or just simply no longer wanted and abandoned in an overburdened and underfunded facility that can’t possibly take another. For these animals, there is not much hope…except to look in the night sky for the North Star, their only way out. We are a group of passionate volunteers committed to saving these innocent dogs and finding them a new forever home. NorthStar Pet Rescue was founded in 2017, and although we might be a relatively new name among New Jersey animal rescues, you may recognize some of us from the work we’ve done volunteering with other rescues to help animals over the past decade. We are 100% dedicated to operating in an safe, transparent, and ethical manner and to ensuring the best veterinary practices are followed with regards to the care and transport of our animals. NorthStar Pet Rescue is IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN: 81-5348036).

Boonton, NJ,07005
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Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (973) 658-7001

Website: https://www.northstarpets.org

Katona TX

Chihuahua | Fort Wadsworth, NY

AdultFemaleSmallBlack with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

About

Characteristics

affectionate eventempered lap

Coat Length

Long

Activity Level

Moderately Active

Energy Level

Moderate

Good in Home With

Others Dogs

Meet Katona TX

Katona arrived at a shelter in Texas as a public drop off on 1/12/2025. She has been on "hold" all this time because the shelter thought she had an owner coming for her. Turns out there was no owner and poor Katona had been sitting there all this time. NorthStar pulled her out of the shelter on 2/6. Her foster mom said she slept very well last night, her first night of freedom.   Katona is 7 years old and weighs 18 pounds. The shelter said that she is dog friendly as she went out in the play yards with other dogs. We will be finding out more about Katona and will update her bio when we do.   In the meantime, if you're looking for a chunky little Chihuahua, please consider checking out sweet Katona. Just fill out an application at www.northstarpets.org and ask for her by name - KATONA TX!

Adoption Process
Potential adopters will submit an adoption application. The adopters information will be screened including veterinary and personal references. After the first round of screening they will get the chance to meet the pet. If it is a good match, as deemed by NSPR volunteers, the adopter will complete an adoption contract and pay the fee of 375.00. All animals will be spayed/neutered and fully vetted prior to adoption. The only exception would be small puppies in which case the adopter will submit an additional deposit refundable upon proof of spay/neuter. In the event an animal is no longer wanted, the adoption contract will stipulate that the animal always gets returned to us, and is never sold, given away, or surrendered to another rescue or shelter.


Contact
Northstar Pet Rescue
(973) 658-7001
[email protected]
https://www.northstarpets.org

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