Paw Journal

It’s been almost six years since we adopted Murphy. It was just a few months after my husband and I got married so we've always referred to him as our “marriage dog.” He’s been there since the beginning and has taught us so much.

The SPCA believed him to be an eight week old lab/pit bull mix. It didn't matter what he was mixed with, we just fell in love with this little dude that had a terrible case of kennel cough and was left in an alley with his litter mates to fend for themselves. As people...

I got Fancy when she was 9 weeks old and we had an instant bond. She's my first dog and the absolute sweetest girl you'll ever meet.

We worked our way through training and she became CGC certified when she turned a year. She absolutely loves hiking and loves meeting other dogs. She lives everyday in the moment, fights the hatred with pure love, has a wonderful temperament, and is a perfect breed ambassador. She is the essence of a pit bull: loving, gentle, kind, loyal, goofy, understanding, and strong. I am proud of my baby girl everyday.

Oh my goodness, where do I begin with Storm?

Well, back in 2012 my husband was sent to Aghasnistan and it was so tough on our family. A friend of his showed up at our home one day with Storm and we were in love. Before her all we ever had were senior dogs so we were totally smitten and in complete puppy love. She instantly bonded with Raymond and they have been inseparable ever since. The love and adoration she has for my child is everything! She is not just a dog...she is my son's best friend....

I met Zig 3 years ago while working an adoption event here in NJ with a rescue group. I was his handler and the second I took hold of his leash he came up to me and rested his head completely on my hand. He had been in the shelter for 5 months and I couldn't figure out why.

Needless to say I couldn't send him back to the shelter that day and we have been together ever since. We've taught each other more than I can imagine. We work together everyday to become the best advocates for...

I adopted Barlow 12 years ago at an adoption event at a local shopping center and he's been my best friend since. He is 13 now and much like a good wine he keeps getting better with age. He is my heart and I couldn't imagine my life without his handsome face!

Charlie came to us this May after our neighbors rescued him from neglect and abuse. After our English mastiff Orco passed away last year, Charlie is a fresh breath of air and always ready to play. He absolutely loves the frisbee and would jump off a...