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"We adopted Peach (formally Sparkle) in December of 2019. The process was professional, easy and we could see the love and care that the whole team has for dogs and all animals. Would and have highly recommended Southern Paws!"

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Hickory dickory dock… 🐾⏰
A little puppy named Hickory is racing the clock!

Just 4 months old, Hickory, a shepherd/poodle mix, is packing his tiny bags and heading to New Jersey this weekend, and oh how we’d love for his forever family to be waiting on this side of the dock. 💛

Sweet, playful, and full of that irresistible puppy magic, Hickory is ready to trade his shelter kennel for a couch, a toy basket, and a family who will love him forever. He’s at that perfect age where every day is a loving adventure and every human is his favorite human.

Hickory dickory dock…
Don’t let this sweet boy be left watching the clock. Help us make his journey end where it should—home. 🏡✨ Interested in adopting Hickory before he arrives in NJ?

Reach out now and be the reason his story starts with once upon a family. 💕🐶

TO ADOPT: Email us at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com or apply on our website at southernpawsinc.org

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Fiona slipped right back into mama mode today for the rest of our foster littles🤍

With the gentlest heart and the softest eyes, she made her rounds—checking in on our orphan and flower bud puppies, giving each one a careful sniff, a quiet watch, and that unmistakable “I’ve got you” presence. It’s as if she knows they’re still waiting… still hoping… still needing someone to look out for them while they wait for their forever homes.

Fiona doesn’t rush them. She doesn’t crowd them. She just stays close, making sure everyone is okay, like only a true mama can. Until their families find them, they have Fiona in the mean time, and our loving team—and today, that love is everything 🌸🐾

FLOWER BUDS: Daisy, Blossom, Rosey

ORPHANS: Annie, Tessie, Rooster

TO ADOPT: Email us at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com or apply on our website at southernpawsinc.org

💘🐾 Roses are red, violets are blue… these three puppies are still waiting for you! 🐾💘

Meet Daisy, Rosey, and Blossom — three 10-week-old bundles of sweetness who are honestly wondering how they’ve had ZERO interest so far?! 💔

These little Valentines are already prepping ahead for the big day, practicing their puppy kisses, perfecting their snuggles, and patiently waiting for their forever family dates to sweep them off their tiny paws. 💐🐶

They’ll be awaiting to meet the loves of their lives at our adoption event TOMORROW, with hearts wide open and tails ready to wag for anyone willing to fall in love. If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is THREE of them.

Come meet Daisy, Rosey, and Blossom and see if your heart has room for a little extra puppy love this Valentine’s season. 💕✨

ADOPTION EVENT: Sunday January 11th from 11am - 2pm at JB Pet Supplies in HAWTHORNE NJ.

TO ADOPT: Email us at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com or apply on our website southernpawsinc.org

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Fiona spent yesterday afternoon exactly where she belongs—curled up in hearts. 🤍

This sweet 2-year-old pocket pittie visited a nursing home facility and immediately made herself right at home, snuggling close, soaking up gentle hands, and offering quiet comfort to every resident she met. Fiona didn’t need to do anything big or loud—she simply was. Soft eyes. A wagging tail walking along side residents with their walkers bringing back bittersweet memories... She was a warm presence that invited smiles and laughter.

The rooms felt lighter. Lonelier days felt less so. And Fiona reminded everyone just how powerful kindness can be—especially the kind that comes with four paws and an open heart.

This is who Fiona is: gentle, intuitive, and full of love. A little dog with an enormous soul, proving once again how truly special she is. 💕🐾

TO ADOPT FIONA: Email us at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com or apply on our website at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com

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Meet Lilly the Piggle™ 🐷🐶
Yes. A Piggle. As in pug + pittie. Science went too far… but we’re grateful for Lilly and her awesomeness.

Lilly is an 8-month-old, 40lb professional bundle of wiggles, snorts, and kisses. Science somehow managed to combine the charm of a pug with the heart of a pittie, and we’re all for this beautiful girl. And honestly—it feels unfair to other puppies. How can you get any cuter than Lilly?

The shockingly responsible part?
✔️ Housebroken
✔️ Crate trained
✔️ Knows her basic commands and manners
✔️ Amazing with kids
✔️ Great with other dogs

Lilly will make you laugh daily, supervise everything you do, and stare at you like you’re the greatest thing that’s ever happened to her—because you are. She’s equal parts cuddle bug, clown, and loyal sidekick.

If you’ve ever wanted a dog that looks like a cartoon character but behaves like a well-raised angel (with occasional silliness), Lilly is your girl.

Adopt Lilly.
Your couch wasn’t using that space anyway. 🛋️🐾

TO ADOPT LILLY: Apply on our website at Southernpawsinc.org or email us at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com

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Itty bitty Mama Fiona took a little break from waiting… and enjoyed a well-deserved spa day instead 🛁✨

Because even while she’s patiently waiting for her forever family, this sweet mama deserves to be pampered, loved, and reminded just how special she is. 💕

Thank you @reigningcatsanddogsnj for spoiling our favorite mama!

TO ADOPT FIONA: Apply on our website southernpawsinc.org or email us at Southernpawsrescue@gmail.com

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New year, new leash on life! 🐾
Kick off 2026 with kisses, cuddles, and wagging tails—2026 called and it wants you to meet your new best friend, so come find them with us this Sunday, at JB Pet Supplies in Hawthorne from 11-2! 🐶💛
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Rajah stood between the world and her babies when no one stood for her. She carried responsibility, fear, and a quiet strength only a mama knows. 🤍

Rajah is only 2 years old, just 26 tiny pounds, yet she carried the weight of motherhood with quiet bravery. She did what mamas do best — she protected her puppies with her whole heart. Her babies are safe now. They’re loved. They’re starting their new lives.

And Rajah… waits.

She’s a gentle soul who melts into human touch, especially with children, finding comfort in kind hands and soft voices. But she’s shy — the kind of shy that comes from having to be strong for too long. The kind that just needs patience, consistency, and someone who won’t disappear when things get quiet.

Rajah doesn’t need adventures or perfection.
She needs a promise. A promised filled with a warm couch and a fire glowing on cold winter nights— finally feeling loved enough to rest.

She showed up for her puppies without question. Now she’s hoping someone will choose her the same way.

It’s time for sweet, itty-bitty Rajah to know what it feels like to be the one protected. 🐾🤎

TO ADOPT RAJAH: Apply on our website at southernpawsinc.org or EMAIL US at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com

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