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New dog park opens in Passaic

The City of Passaic held a ribbon cutting on July 21 to celebrate the opening of the PetSafe® Armory Memorial Dog Park. The new dog park was made possible through the PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ program, a grant program that provides funding to create safe, off-leash dog parks nationwide.

This addition is the first designated dog park in the community and will serve as the centerpiece of Armory Park. Located just miles outside of New York City, many of the residents of the City of Passaic live in high-rise apartments with little-to-no backyard space, so the park will ensure pet owners have a safe space to keep their furry friends active.

“The PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ Program supports communities that are as enthusiastic about pets as we are and are in need of a safe place to enjoy the outdoors with their dogs,” said Celeste Volk, marketing manager for PetSafe® brand. “In densely populated cities like Passaic, it is our goal to create central hubs for communities of owners to have fun with their pets.”

Passaic is one of 13 communities across the country to receive funding through the 2018 PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ program. Out of more than 120 applicants, the city was awarded a $25,000 grant to fund the construction of PetSafe® Armory Memorial Dog Park.

“We’re thrilled to finally have our very first Dog Park in Passaic that will help ensure the pets live healthy, active lives, which can sometimes be a challenge in highly urbanized environments like Passaic where outdoor space is limited,” said Hector Lora, mayor of Passaic. “The dog park will also promote community cohesion, as residents now have a place to meet and interact with fellow pet parents and their dogs.”

All vaccinated dogs and their owners are encouraged to check out the new dog park located at 30-58 Gregory Ave.

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The Humane Society of Atlantic County

Diamond is a 5-month-old female Catahoula leopard dog/great dane mix in the care of The Humane Society of Atlantic County. For more information on Diamond, who is deaf, call 609-347-2487 or email shelter@humanesocietyac.org.

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Chance at Life Cat Rescue

Brahms is a 13-week-old male tabby in the care of Chance at Life Cat Rescue in Bergen County. For more information, call 201-982-2219, email chanceatliferescue@gmail.com or go to chanceatlifecatrescue.com.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Dutchess is a 7-year-old female mixed breed in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email adoptions@sjras.org or go to southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Mommoms is an adult female domestic shorthair in the care of EASEL Animal Rescue League in Ewing. For more information, email apps@easelnj.org, call 609-883-0540 or go to easelnj.org.

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Associated Humane Society in Forked River

Drita is a 4 1/2-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier at the Associated Humane Society in Forked River. For more information, call 609-693-1900 or go to ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org.

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Randolph Regional Animal Shelter

Cypress is a 3-year-old female cat at the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter in Mendham. For more information, call 973-543-9333, email doggie54@optonline.net or go to randolphregionalanimalshelter.org.

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Burlington County Animal Shelter

Dorothy is an adult female hound mix at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. For more information, call 609-265-5073 or go to co.burlington.nj.us/168/Animal-Shelter.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

Gregory is an adult male domestic shorthair at the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 or email info@hsocnj.org.

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Animal Alliance

Winnie is a 5-year-old female wirehaired terrier mix in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to animalalliancenj.org.

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Pet Adoption League

Whitman is an 11-year-old male domestic longhair in the care of the Pet Adoption League in Hackettstown. For more information, call 973-584-0095, email info@palpets.org or go to palpets.org.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Skippy is a young male yellow Labrador/golden retriever mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information on Skippy, who suffered an injury that required amputation of his front left leg, call 973-824-7080 or go to petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=NJ01.

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Liberty Humane Society

Falmouth is an adult female domestic shorthair in the care of the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. Call 201-547-4147, email lhs@libertyhumane.org or go to libertyhumane.org.

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Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Opal is an adult female pit bull terrier mix at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood. For more information, call 856-401-1300, email info@homewardboundnj.org or go to homewardboundnj.org.

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Edison Animal Shelter

Marissa is a 6-month-old female black cat in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email eas@edisonnj.org or go to petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=NJ593.

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Eleventh Hour Rescue

Rink Beck is a 1-year-old female Beagle mix in the care of Eleventh Hour Rescue in Rockaway. For more information call 973-664-0865 or go to ehrdogs.org.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Driftwood is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email adoptions@sjras.org or go to southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org.

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Edison Animal Shelter

Marcus is a 1 1/2-year-old male shepherd mix in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email eas@edisonnj.org or go to petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=NJ593.

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Randolph Regional Animal Shelter

Ash is a 2-year-old female cat at the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter in Mendham. For more information, call 973-543-9333, email doggie54@optonline.net or go to randolphregionalanimalshelter.org.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

Isabelle is a female beagle mix between 4 and 5 years old at the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 or email info@hsocnj.org.

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The Humane Society of Atlantic County

Daisy is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of The Humane Society of Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-347-2487 or email shelter@humanesocietyac.org.

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Salem County Humane Society

Mona is a 2-year-old female Shetland sheepdog/sheltie mix at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email info@salemcountyhumanesociety.org.

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Animal Welfare Association

Coco is an 8-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email adoptions@awanj.org.

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Liberty Humane Society

Mariah Carey is a young female pit bull terrier/hound mix in the care of the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. For more information, call 201-547-4147, email lhs@libertyhumane.org or go to libertyhumane.org.

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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Jacob is an 11-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals in Skillman. For more information, call 609-309-5214 or go to savehomelessanimals.org.

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Wise Animal Rescue

JoJo is a 1 1/2-year-old male shih tzu/Maltese mix in the care of Wise Animal Rescue in Parsippany. For more information, email wiseanimalrescue@gmail.com or go to wiseanimalrescue.org.

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Jersey Shore Animal Center

Moreen is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick. For more information, call 732-920-1600 or email info@jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org.

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One Step Closer Animal Rescue

Maya is a 7-year-old female Chihuahua/feist mix in the care of One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Sparta. For more information, call 973-810-2853 or email oscarrescue@yahoo.com or got to oscaranimalrescue.org.

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Animal Alliance

Lula is an 8-month-old female domestic shorthair in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to animalalliancenj.org.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Betsy is a 3-year-old female Staffordshire bull terrier mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=NJ01.

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Burlington County Animal Shelter

Killer is a 15-year-old male domestic shorthair at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. For more information, call 609-265-5073 or go to co.burlington.nj.us/168/Animal-Shelter.

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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Spirit is a 3-year-old female Chihuahua mix in the care of SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals in Skillman. For more information, call 609-309-5214 or go to savehomelessanimals.org.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Moo Moo is an adult male domestic shorthair in the care of EASEL Animal Rescue League in Ewing. For more information, email apps@easelnj.org, call 609-883-0540 or go to easelnj.org.

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Jersey Shore Animal Center

Todd is a 3-year-old male shepherd/akita mix at the Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick. For more information, call 732-920-1600 or email info@jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org.

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Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Toe Bean is a 3-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood. For more information, call 856-401-1300, email info@homewardboundnj.org or go to homewardboundnj.org.

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One Step Closer Animal Rescue

Rosie is a 7-year-old female Chihuahua mix in the care of One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Sparta. For more information, call 973-810-2853 or email oscarrescue@yahoo.com or go to oscaranimalrescue.org.

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Salem County Humane Society

Pocahontas is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email info@salemcountyhumanesociety.org.

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Animal Welfare Association

Spotticus is a 1-year-old male pit bull terrier mix in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email adoptions@awanj.org.

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Northern Ocean County Animal Facility

Tilly is a domestic shorthair in the care of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility in Jackson. For more information on the female kitten, call 732-657-8086 or email nocaf@ochd.org.

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Greg Hatala/For NJ Advance Media