Wag On Inn Rescue is a foster-based animal rescue based in Oakhurst, New Jersey with the primary goal of re-homing dogs and cats of all ages and sizes. While most of their animals are in foster homes, you can view some of their cats at one of two satellite locations:
As Wag On Inn Rescue doesn’t have a facility, they can’t rescue animals unless they have a safe place for them to stay until they find their forever homes. Fostering is fun and rewarding, so get in touch if you’d like to get involved!
Are you thinking about adopting from Wag On Inn Rescue? Keep reading below for more information on the adoption process and associated fees.
If you'd like to save the life of an animal in need, Wag On Inn Rescue has a straightforward process to follow:
Adoption fees at Wag On Inn Rescue are as follows:
Your adoption fee covers spay/neuter surgery, up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping.
Our writing team is hard at work researching this shelter's adoption process and fees, so this page will be updated soon!
In the meantime, here's some nice-to-know info that applies to nearly every animal shelter, humane society, and rescue.
Because shelter dogs are full of love!
Is it because they know you saved them and love you harder for it?
I can't say for certain, but yes.
Jokes aside, there are three things all shelter dogs need to thrive in their new home:
Older shelter dogs, generally 1+ years old, may have experienced a lot of trauma, which often results in one of 8 common behavioral issues:
These issues are correctable! Your dog isn't broken, they're just damaged. You can fix them with enough love, patience, and a good training plan.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding good dog trainers can be hard. Like everything else, dog training is moving only. but there are great online dog trainers that are proven to work and can help get your new pup on the right path.
You can learn a lot about an animal welfare organization just by looking at their name.
Adoption processes vary drastically from organization to organization, but here are some general tips that apply in most instances. Note that we'll use the term "shelters" here for simplicity but it includes all types of rescue organizations.
If you have any questions about adopting an animal (what you'll need, what to expect, etc.) feel free to contact the PetLists team!
If you're looking to adopt a new dog, our Dog Adoption Guide is a must-read. It has everything you need to know about bringing a shelter dog home:
And we're adding new guides all the time.