NEWARK, NJ — Looking for a furry forever friend in Essex County? The Associated Humane Societies (AHS) of Newark may have a dog or cat in need of a home that's a perfect match.

The AHS recommends that interested adopters check out the current list of available animals at its Petfinder profile here . You can also learn more about adopting animals at AHS' Newark facility here .

Need a jolt of cuteness to get you going? Check out some of the recently listed dogs at the AHS-Newark shelter below. Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page here.

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