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We recently experienced our first blast of cold weather, so it's a good time to think about how winter affects our pets. BluePearl Veterinary Partners has some tips for protecting pets during freezing weather.

The most common-sense tip is – don't leave a pet in the cold for too long. Bring pets inside if you start to see redness in their tails or ears or they start to shiver. Once inside, help them clear any ice between their toes.

Find a de-icer that is pet-friendly if you use one on your driveway and sidewalks. Various toxins and even salt can cause problems for pets, as they have a tendency to lick the substances off their paws.

Winter can make it hard for pets to find their way back home because ice and snow mask familiar scents and paths. Make sure dogs and cats that are allowed to roam have identification tags and, if possible, are microchipped.

Dogs can't say "My arthritis is acting up in this cold." If a pet struggles when getting up and moving around the house, a trip to the vet might be in order. Also, make sure there is soft and warm bedding available in cold weather.

A sweater or coat for short-haired dogs is a wise investment. Rather than being decorative, items like these are highly functional in cold weather.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Andy is a 2-year-old male pit 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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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Dino is a 6-month-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org.

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Cold Nose Warm Heart Dog Rescue

Moose is a 3-year-old male beagle mix in the care of the Cold Nose Warm Heart Dog Rescue in Succasunna. For more information, email info@coldnosewarmheart.org or go to www.coldnosewarmheart.org.

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Animal Alliance

Zooey is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to https://www.animalalliancenj.org.

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PAWS Montclair

Bianca is a 3-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier/retriever mix in the care of PAWS Montclair. For more information, email info@pawsmontclair.org, call 973-746-5212 or go to https://www.pawsmontclair.org.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Annie is a young 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 https://www.easelnj.org.

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Liberty Humane Society

Dr. Ichabod Grogg is a young male 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 https://www.libertyhumane.org.

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Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Cupcake is an adult female domestic shorthair at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in Bridgewater. For more information, call 908-725-0308 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/bridgewater/somerset-regional-animal-shelter-nj32/.

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Halfway Hounds Rescue

Chuck is an 8-year-old male cavalier King Charles spaniel in the care of Halfway Hounds Rescue in Park Ridge. For more information, call 201-497-4364, email adopt@halfwayhounds.org or go to https://www.halfwayhounds.org/.

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Salem County Humane Society

Clover is an 8-month-old female tabby 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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The Humane Society of Atlantic County

Billie is a 1-year-old male beagle/bulldog mix 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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Burlington County Animal Shelter

Bing is a 7-year-old female Bengal/domestic shorthair 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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Wise Animal Rescue

Chester is a 10-year-old male English bulldog/Staffordshire bull terrier 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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Franklin Township Animal Shelter

Terry is a 3-year-old female domestic longhair at the Franklin Township Animal Shelter in Somerset County. For more information, call 732-748-7232 or go to secondchanceforanimals.org.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

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

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Northern Ocean County Animal Facility

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

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Coco is a 6-year-old female pit bull terrier mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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911 Dog and Cat Rescue

Ostrich is a female brown tabby kitten in the care of 911 Dog and Cat Rescue in Morristown. For more information, call 908-763-2040 or email 911dogrescue@gmail.com.

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Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Olivia is a young female shepherd mix at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in Bridgewater. For more information, call 908-725-0308 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/bridgewater/somerset-regional-animal-shelter-nj32/.

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Edison Animal Shelter

Oliver is a 6-month-old male tabby in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email eas@edisonnj.org or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ593&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Animal Alliance

Pearl is a 12-year-old female Shih Tzu/Maltese mix in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to https://www.animalalliancenj.org/.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Miss Bates is a young 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 https://www.easelnj.org/.

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Eleventh Hour Rescue

,Grey Lonestar is a 2-year-old male Labrador retriever/fox terrier mix in the care of Eleventh Hour Rescue in Rockaway. For more information call 973-664-0865 or go to https://www.ehrdogs.org/.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

Gemma is a 5-year-old female 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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Salem County Humane Society

Chica is a 5-year-old female Chihuahua/terrier 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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Summit Animal Rescue Association

Emmy is a 10-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of the Summit Animal Rescue Association. For more information, call 908-578-4354, email saracats.julia@gmail.com or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/berkeley-heights/s-dot-ar-dot-a-inc-nj264/.

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Edison Animal Shelter

Franco is a 1-year-old male Husky mix at the Edison Animal Shelter. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email eas@edisonnj.org or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ593&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Lulu 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 https://www.easelnj.org/.

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Burlington County Animal Shelter

Valerie is an 8-year-old female pit bull terrier 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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Tabby's Place

Jolene is a 3-year-old female tabby in the care of Tabby's Place in East Amwell. For more information, call 908-237-5300 or go to https://www.tabbysplace.org/.

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Franklin Township Animal Shelter

Skye is a 1-year-old female husky mix at the Franklin Township Animal Shelter in Somerset County. For more information, call 732-748-7232 or go to secondchanceforanimals.org.

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Liberty Humane Society

Cheryl Crow is an adult female domestic shorthair 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 https://www.libertyhumane.org/.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Scrabbles is a 3-year-old male 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 https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.

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Karma Cat and Zen Dog Rescue

Fortunata is a 5-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of Karma Cat and Zen Dog Rescue in East Brunswick. For more information, call 732-568-4694, email info@karmacatzendog.org or go to KarmaCatZenDog.org.

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The Humane Society of Atlantic County

Vanna is a 5-year-old female border collie mix 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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Chance at Life Cat Rescue

Hilary is a 7-month-old female brown 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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Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Purrwinkles is a 2-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 https://homewardboundnj.org/.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Wild One is a young 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 https://www.easelnj.org/.

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