21 Years of rescue, thousands of loving pets placed
Saving lives... four little paws at a time.
It's been a long and trying five months for Orphaned Pets, Inc. founder and main foster, Rosemarie Cafiero, since flooding from Hurricane Irene claimed her home of fifty years in Fairfield, NJ. And holding true to her commitment to rebuild and start anew, on Tuesday, February 7th, she moved back home. On behalf of Rosemarie and Orphaned Pets, Inc., we thank everyone for your outpouring of support and help during this extremely challenging time. Our rescue work will go on and adoptions at local Petco stores continue on schedule. A big thank you to Carol McCarthy for her generosity and kindness in taking in Rosemarie and two of her three dogs. Words can't express how grateful and humbled we all are as we move forward in continuing our rescue work.
1st Saturday of the Month: PETCO, 339 Pompton Avenue, Verona 2nd Saturday of the Month: PETCO, 339 Pompton Avenue, Verona 3rd Saturday of the Month: PETCO, Route 46 West, Totowa 4th Saturday of the Month: PETCO, Route 46 East, Parsippany
Save the Dates! April 13th, 14th, 15th
Our Annual Orphaned Pets' Spring Rummage Sale will take place April 13,14,15 at the Cedar Grove Community Church
Your donations of salable items are greatly needed, as we lost all previously donated and stored items in the flood. Now more than ever, we are asking for your help to make this fundraising event a success. No large furniture please, but all other items will make a world of difference. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Rosemarie at 973-865-6421.
Please Adopt Me
Meet Sweet Winnie!
Winnie is a year old shep/boxer/lab mix. Winnie is about 45 lbs, good with children and crate trained. Her coat is beige and short. Winnie would like to be an only child and have all your attention. She is spayed and up to date with shots. Please contact Rosemarie at 973-865-6421 to meet this sweet girl.
We invite you to enjoy a 15 second video "smile"
Show your support and help spread the word about animal rescue!
Just $10 and all proceeds go to the care of our orphaned pets!
All teeshirts are available for sale at our adoption events, check our events schedule to see where we'll be next! We also carry various rescue car magnets, and homemade organic dog biscuits your best friend will love!!!
A perfect Valentines gift!
Show your valentine how much you care and help save lives, too....
with our most popular "Find Love: Adopt" style!
These wonderfully colorful teeshirts come in an array of adult sizes and children's. We also carry muted greys, greens, maroon, navy, red, lime-green, yellow, turquoise, purple and hot pink... We also have maroon sweatshirts with "Be Kind to Animals" and purple sweatshirts with the OP logo like the purple shirt above - these are $20. So if you're looking for something specific please email us at carolmonj@aol.com in advance so we can be sure to have your selection available at our next adoption event.
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Have you adopted from Orphaned Pets? We love to receive photos to post on our website and in our newsletter! Please send pictures of you and your rescues to us at:
RdogsNpups@aol.com
Dear Orphaned Pets,
I'm sure with all the dogs you have adopted out, you can't remember them all; but We adopted Rain from you in 2005 and she came from Camden,TN, where she and her mother had been abandoned. When my son, and I came to look at her, she was so scared you could barely get her to stand up for more than a couple of minutes. You went inside to give us a few minutes to discuss things, and he started telling me that he didn't think he was going to take her, and I was really getting upset because she was so beautiful. Thankfully, he was only pulling my leg (weird sense of humor!) She has been a joy and bonded immediately with his other dog, Rascal, the one with the big fluffy tail.
My husband and I adopted another dog from Eleventh Hour 7 years ago, and I always think what a shame it would have been if she had not been rescued, as she was due to be put to sleep the next day. I guess it could have been the same story for Rain and all the others you've saved.
Thank God for you and your organizations and the others like you - for you make the world a better place, not just for the dogs, but for those of us lucky enough to adopt them
God Bless & Happy New Year,
Pat
One of our beautiful young supporters recently had her Bat Mitzvah. For her Mitzvah project, she asked her guests to make a donation of items needed by our rescue group. Thank you so much on behalf of our foster pets. They will love the toys, food, beds, biscuits, etc. It is a special young person who thinks of the animals first. All of these items were so needed and will help tremendously. What a kind and generous Mitzvah - Congratulations from all of us at Orphaned Pets!
"Hi Orphaned Pets!"
"It's been a decade since we welcomed three beautiful pups into our lives from your organization and, needless to say, our family could not be more perfect. These three goofballs have been my little brothers and sister since I was just a kid, and we've grown up together as best friends. I just wanted to say thanks again for the AMAZING pups that you fostered and brought into our lives. Our house was just a house before welcoming these little guys into it, and now it's been a home, a forever home. Hopefully we can drop by at one of the adoptions so you can see how your orphans have grown to the happiest, and most loved puppies alive."
Thank you so much again! Ashley
Why we Foster
What you may not realize when you see us at adoption events, is the condition some of our rescues were in when we saved them. Often we'll spend weeks, even months, nursing and nurturing these neglected souls back to trusting again and back to good health. Our exceptional foster families open their homes and hearts to these pets long before you'll ever meet them. We'll provide medical care, rehabilitation and lot's of love and attention to help heal them so they can feel whole and safe again.
Meet Cora, just one example in lives of these rescues...
And for the "Cora's" to come... This is why we foster.
When we take an animal into our foster program, we provide ALL of the necessary medical care, regardless of cost. Our medical bills have been enormous between the terrible skin and ear infections, blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, medications, surgical procedures and follow up appointments. Please consider making a donation to assist us in paying our orphan's medical bills. All donations are tax deductible and would mean so much to both us and all of the other Orphaned Pets who also require medical care.
Please send donations to help us save these sweet souls.
Orphaned Pets, Inc. P.O. Box 1945 West Caldwell, NJ 07007
Make your donation now with PayPal it's fast, free and secure!
Marlene is a very sweet and beautiful German Wire Haired Pointer, a real hunting dog!! She is estimated to be 1 1/2 yrs. old and completely vetted. When Marlene was rescued from the kill shelter, the first thing she did was stand on her hind legs and literally "hug" our Orphaned Pets volunteer who released her. She put each paw up on our volunteer's shoulder and rested her face on her chest... It was the most beautiful sight ever!
If you have room in your life for a loving dog who needs lots of hugs, please consider adopting Marlene. We prefer a home where this breed is known, loved and appreciated. She is not a barker and gets along with other dogs. If interested, please contact Rosemarie at 973-865-6421.
Sweet Samantha had a tough life the last few years. If it was not for the animal control officers in KY, she would have been dead. Samantha either was abandoned or lost and wound up at the edge of a highway for weeks and cried and howled during the night because she was cold and hungry. The farmers had enough and were ready to shoot her and then along came the ACO and saved her.
When Orphaned Pets heard this sad story, we just had to have her brought up to us and we are now trying to find her a real loving home. She is a loving loyal dog looking for someone to bond with. Once she trusts you, she is your best friend. PLEASE give Samantha the love she so deserves and contact Rosemarie at 973-865-6421 if you are interested in meeting and adopting her. Samantha is fully vetted, spayed, microchipped and housebroken. She is about 3-4 yrs. old.
Elmo has had both a tough life and a good life but right now things are not so good because his owner, who loved him dearly, died.
We want to make sure he gets a good forever home at his age of almost 5 yrs. Elmo looks like a Smooth Collie mix, is great with children and very affectionate. He loves affection and will sit, give his paw and lick your face for as long as you'll let him.
He still has a lot of energy, loves to go for walks but does have seizures about every 3-4 mos. Elmo is not on medication because his owner thought he did better without the meds. He also likes to be with people rather than staying alone and an adult home - perhaps a retired couple - would be best suited for this lovely pet. If you are interested in giving Elmo one more chance, please contact Rosemarie at 973-865-6421.
Orphaned Pets, Inc. is a non-profit corporation founded in 1990 with the sole purpose of helping unwanted domestic animals find compassionate homes. We're an all volunteer, local organization. We have no shelter facility. The animals are fostered by volunteers, in their homes, until a suitable home becomes available. We rely on donations and fundraising activities to support our efforts to save lives. All donations are tax deductible.
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old someday.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
There are approximately 45 cats and dogs for every person born. Only 1 out of 10 dogs born ever get a home. Only 1 out of 12 cats born ever find a home. Approximately 800 dogs & cats are KILLED each HOUR in the United States alone, because there are not enough homes for them!
Please SPAY and NEUTER! And, If looking for a pet, please rescue! www.petfinder.com
You may recognize one of our rescues!
Kaylee was no different than any other dog we've pulled from kill shelters and nurtured back to life. She was one of thousands of thrown away pets, abandoned and running out of time. But what we and her adoptive family saw in her was magic; hope, beauty and a sparkle for life.
And who knew this Orphaned Pet would become famous?
Kaylee can also be found featured on one of the boxes of the Journey Girls Dolls!
Lucky Dogs! Success Stories!
Little Levi won us all over in a yawn and a heartbeat! He was so tiny upon arrival that he had to be hand fed to build up his strength. Pictured above with his wonderful forever mom, little Levi couldn't be more loved. A match made in heaven for a lucky little puppy and a very happy forever family!
How cozy does our sweet rescue, Tony, look in his pictures? His adoptive parents couldn't be more in love! He just melts into his new Momma's arms, and nothing could make us happier!
One of our very lucky rescues and her beautiful forever momma! Little Kami came to Orphaned Pets at just 3 months old bursting with love and happiness! What a lucky little bug!
It was love at first sight for little Max! We welcome his new Mom as Orphaned Pets' newest volunteer! Max is showing us the beautiful pillow he helped sew for our upcoming Holiday fundraiser! Thank you Shannon!
Sweet Snoopy was trembling in a corner when we first rescued him. And today, thanks to his wonderful forever family, he feels safe, loved and secure.
Nellie, now known as Jovi, loves her forever family with all her heart! And we love all the visits they make to our events! It's a joy for us to watch her thrive and grow!
Sweet Asia, one of our seniors, waited a lifetime for love and found it!
It was love at first sight for both Cowboy and his beautiful family! A very happy adoption, indeed!
Inseparable! This lucky little girl had no idea her parents had a surprise lined up! We watched in delight as she learned this little puppy was soon to be hers!
Newly best buds.
We Remember.
Sophie
"Above is our dear Sophie who you rescued in 2001. She lived with us until she passed in Jan 2011. We miss her dearly, but never want her to be forgotten - we loved her. Sophie became camera shy in her old age but was still so beautiful. She loved to lay on the stairs like that- balanced like a tripod. Forever in our hearts, Sophie" - Jeanne
BECOME A GUARDIAN ANGEL
Sponsor a Pet or send a donation in memory of a loved one ~pet or human~
Your memorial would go towards helping to save more homeless pets.
Make your donation now with PayPal it's fast, free and secure!
*If you adopt a dog from us at one of our adoption days, please consider buying the supplies you will need from PETCO that day. They are very generous to us with their facility and supportive of our cause - saving lives!!! And be sure to mention you got the dog or cat from Orphaned Pets.
We love gift cards from pet stores, especially PETCO who supports our Adoption Events.
We need filing cabinets to replace those lost in the floods.
Dry and canned food for cats and dogs, puppies and kittens.
Heartworm medication and Frontline for our dogs.
We are in need of trash bags...any size would be appreciated!
Chewy toys, rawhides, etc. as the dogs need something to keep them busy!
Laundry detergent - for the loads of towels, etc. for our dogs in foster care.
Sponges, paper towels, bleach, dish detergent, old towels, sheets, garbage bags, mops.
Kitty litter, leashes, dog and cat collars and harnesses
For more information, call Rosemarie at 973-865-6421
If you wish to donate items in person, you can bring them to one of our adoptions.
Check out our webpage under "Upcoming Events" to see where we will be next.
(A referral code must be entered in order for our shelter to receive a donation).
Visit Cause 4 Paws Cat Page, Too! Are you interested in adopting a kitten or cat? If so, just click here!
Saving Puppy. A Wonderful and Heroic Story of Rescue.
If you can't give them a HOME you can still give them HOPE
Consider sponsoring a pet for $20 a month.
Many of our older/larger pets take longer to place. We cannot overlook them for the cute little puppies as they need homes too. The animals are victims. They do not wish to be in shelters.
They do not wish to be euthanized.
If you would like to help with our veterinarian expenses, please send a donation to: Orphaned Pets, Inc., P.O. Box 1945, West Caldwell, NJ 07007.
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
Another way to help is to donate something on our wish list! You don't have to spend a fortune and every little bit helps!
When we place our homeless pets, we return to the shelters and rescue more!
Why Adopt Your Pet from Orphaned Pets?
Great question! You have lots of options. Why choose us? Why not go right to a shelter and adopt a pet there? Going to a shelter is an excellent choice. We work with many of the area shelters. Lots of them have caring, trained staff ready and very willing to help you make a good choice.
Some people, though, aren't comfortable going into a shelter. There are lots of reasons for this, and we certainly understand. That's where we come in. We go into the shelters for you. We very carefully select dogs we feel will make the best pets. They are temperment tested and evaluated by our trainer and screened for compatibility with other animals, etc. The dogs are then taken to our veterinarian for a complete physical exam, shots, deworming (if necessary), grooming or any other care that's needed.
The dogs are then placed in the homes of our volunteers where they're fostered until they're adopted. While the dogs are in their foster homes, our volunteers work with them, teaching some basic obedience. This training might include housebreaking, leash control, basic manners, etc. So, when you adopt one of our dogs, it probably has been in a foster home for at least several days. It's been able to begin adjusting to a home environment. Many times it's in a home with other animals so it's learned to adapt to other dogs and/or cats.
Because the dogs live with us, we can usually tell you a lot about them - are they good with children? With other animals? Are they protective of their food? Do they have any special needs? etc.
Please understand that we aren't competing with shelters or any other animal welfare group. We all have the same goal - finding loving homes for homeless animals. So whether you go to a shelter or come to us, we welcome you and thank you for opening your home and your heart to a needy dog (or two!).
Here's Where You Can Find Us
Because we foster all the animals in our homes, we don't have a shelter with posted hours. However, we're very active in the community. You can look for us on a rotating basis at the locations below:
1st Saturday of the month, PETCO, 339 Pompton Avenue, Verona
2nd Saturday of the month, PETCO, 339 Pompton Avenue, Verona
3rd Saturday of the month, PETCO, Route 46 West, Totowa
4th Saturday of the month, PETCO, Route 46 East, Parsippany
We support the spay/neuter policy.
We see this as the only permanent solution to the stray problem. When one of our pets is adopted, the new owners qualify to have their pet spayed/neutered at a lower cost through the state funded spay/neuter program. As part of our agreement, all new pet owners MUST spay/neuter their pet within the time limit noted on the adoption contract.
(most of our pets are already spayed/neutered)
There are two ways to adopt:
(1) Come to one of our
Featured Eventslisted above and see the dogs and cats available that day or
(2) Call us and talk about the new family member you have in mind and we will work together to find that particular pet. We want to know about you and will ask you questions to determine the right fit for you and your potential pet. We make it our business to match people with the best pets and pets with the best people.
If would like to volunteer or just want to have your questions answered, call Rosemarie at (973) 865-6421. We're very friendly, we love animals and we'd be happy to hear from you.
Can't Adopt One Of Our Dogs, But You Still Want To Help?
Here's What You Can Do
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1) Probably one of the best things you can do to help our dogs is to let other people know about us. Tell them they can get to this page simply by going to: http://www.op.petfinder.com. That will bring them directly to this page. Then, they can look at our dogs at their leisure.
2) If you see a pet you think may be of interest to a friend or co-worker, print out that dog's description page. Give it to your friend. Or post it at work. Or email the dog's profile directly to the person. Lots of wonderful people post flyers at work and help us spread the word...and find great homes.
3) Donate, donate, donate. We can use your time, your money, your dog toys/food/supplies or just about anything else you'd be kind enough to give us. Not sure what we need? Just ask. We're always happy to talk about that!
"Guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, dog companions for those that live alone...Dogs who comfort the sick and elderly and befriend lonely children. All over the world there are hundreds of thousands of these faithful animals serving us with their love." ~ J.R.E. ~
~Please speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. If you see an animal in need and don't know what to do, call your local Animal Control. If you don't know their number - call your police!
~ Spay and neuter your pets. It is the only way we can prevent the mass euthanasia of homeless animals. For every puppy/kitten that is born, it is one less animal that will be adopted from a shelter. ~ Look at our Pet List. Many of the animals listed were abandoned by their owners. When you own an animal, it is a lifetime commitment. Cherish them. No human will ever love you more.
Adoption
is a relationship and we make it our business to match people with the
best pets and pets with the best people. Here are some questions we might
ask to get acquainted with you and your home: Is this dog/cat for you or
is it a gift? Do you currently have pet(s)? If yes, tell us about them.
What are your reasons for wanting a pet? Are there children living in or
visiting the house and what are their ages? Who would care for the pet?
Do all family members agree about having a pet? What is the longest amount
of time the pet would spend alone on average? Would this dog live inside
or outside? Do you have a fenced yard?This isn't an interrogation, we just
want to be sure we get the best pet for you and the best home for our pets.
Take the Pledge:
The adoption process is formalized by a contract
and we ask for a donation at that time. You must agree to the following
terms: to spay/neuter within the time period specified on your contract (your contract is your enrollment in
the state funded low cost spay/neuter program). You agree the animal is intended as
a household pet and that you promise to provide humane care, proper food,
water, shelter and veterinary care necessary at all times. You agree the
animal is never to be used for the purpose of laboratory experimentation
and the pet will never be abandoned.
Orphaned Pets, Inc.
PO Box 1945
West Caldwell, NJ 07007
(973)882-8363 Dogs or Cats
21 Years of rescue, thousands of loving pets placed
Visit Cause 4 Paws Cat Page, Too! 
"Guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, dog companions for those that live alone...Dogs who comfort the sick and elderly and befriend lonely children. All over the world there are hundreds of thousands of these faithful animals serving us with their love." ~ J.R.E. ~ 
