The Rescue Round-Up

ReRun, Inc. ReRun, Inc. rescues and rehabilitates thoroughbred ex-racehorses after their racing careers have ended. Oftentimes, these horses are sent to auction and slaughtered for human consumption overseas. Scorsica, a 4-year-old, 15.3 hand bay mare, is one of ReRun’s lucky rescues. This beautiful girl was recently started under saddle. She’s quick to learn and a great mover. Scorsica is currently available for an adoption fee of $500. On August 29th, ReRun will hold their eighth annual Charity Horse Show at the Horse Park of New Jersey (626 Route 524) in Allentown. This open event will include dressage, hunter, jumper, equitation, and pleasure classes, as well as a special Battle of the Breeds for Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds at show’s end. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., children’s author Diana Tuorto will sell her middle-grade horse novels at the pavilion and 50 percent of the proceeds will go to ReRun. An all you can eat BBQ fundraiser dinner will also follow the show (adults $15; children $10). For information or to register for the horse show, or to learn more about Scorsica and ReRun’s other horses, please contact Laurie Lane at rerunnj@comcast.net, call 732-521-1370, or visit www.rerun.org. CLAWS Cat Rescue & Adoption Shelter of Sussex, Inc. CLAWS is an Augusta-based rescue for abandoned, abused, or neglected cats. Their adoption fee of $40 includes all age appropriate vaccines. All cats and kittens have tested FIV/FELV negative and are also wormed and treated for parasites, including fleas and ticks. Cats of age are spayed/neutered before adoption. Two of CLAWS’ cats for adoption are Stubs and Sambuca. Stubs is an extremely loveable gray and white bobtail. He gets along very well with both cats and people. Sambuca is a handsome orange long-hair kitty who is very sweet and affectionate, but since he is a little shy, CLAWS recommends a home for him without small children. For more information on Stubs, Sambuca, or CLAWS’ other cats, please visit clawscatshelter.com or call 973-875-8540. Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association Elsa is a 5 year-old purebred ocicat who has a beautiful spotted shiny coat. Due to home overcrowding, Elsa and her kitty friend were surrendered to Noah’s Ark. Elsa was a bit terrified living in a shelter atmosphere, so she was placed into foster care. She was cautious at first, but has become very affectionate. This sweet girl enjoys curling up with someone and purrs contently while being pet. For more information on Elsa or other cats and dogs at Noah’s Ark, please visit www.noahsarknj.org or call 973-347-0378. Second Chance Pet Adoption League Newman is a sweet 7-year-old dachshund mix who loves attention and just wants to be a constant lapdog. He is fine with other mellow dogs and cats and is looking for a calmer home with someone to love. Luigi is a cute and funny little 3-year-old chihuahua/terrier mix rescued from death row at an area pound. He is an energetic, lovable fellow looking for an adult home that appreciates a “big dog personality” in a 10-pound package. These dogs and many more can be seen at Second Chance’s weekly pet adoptions every Sunday 12:30-3pm at the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains (3009 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, next to 5 Star Car Wash). Call 973-208-1054 or visit www.secondchance.petfinder.com for more information. More rescues in need of volunteers, donations, or loving homes: n BUILT:BARKS (Byram)- for cats and dogs - www.barksinc.com or 973-300-3185 Father John’s Animal House (Lafayette)- for cats and dogs - www.sussex.petfinder.org or 973-300-5909 Hippity Hop Rabbit Rescue (Somerville)- for rabbits - www.hippityhoprabbitrescue.com or 908-393-2922 K.I.S.S. (Kitties In-need-of Someone Special, Inc.) (Hopatcong)- for cats- www.kiss.petfinder.com or 973-670-2481 Mylestone Equine Rescue (Phillipsburg) - for horses of all breeds- www.mylestone.org or 908-995-9300 Operation Sanctuary (Landing) - for cats - www.operationsanctuary.org or 610-628-9160 Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue (Clinton) - for rabbits - www.safehavenrr.org or 908-238-0814 Safe Hounds Beagle Rescue, Inc. (Sparta) - for beagle dogs- www.safehounds.com or 973-729-8431 St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center (Madison) - for cats and dogs- www.sthuberts.org or 973-377-2295 Under My Wing Avian Refuge (Franklin) - for exotic birds - www.exoticbirdsrefuge.org or 973-827-1777 If you have or know of a local animal rescue that should be featured in an upcoming Rescue Round-Up, please contact Diana Tuorto at lunar_aradia@yahoo.com.