BCAA of NJ

My name is Tucker and I am looking for a forever home. I found myself at a scary place called a shelter in rural south Georgia where I was waiting to get adopted and then something happened and they said they needed to move as many of us as possible (we found out later it had something to do with some really bad fires). A small local rescue contacted BCAA to see if they could help and they said, “of course!”. So now myself and some of the friends I made at the shelter found ourselves in a foster home and are coming to New Jersey on Saturday, May 16th. A little about myself: I appear to be possibly a chihuahua mixed with a little bit of a terrier, but that’s just a guess. The vet thinks I’m about 18 months old and I weigh a little over 16lbs and am not expected to get any bigger. I am a little shy when I first meet new people but it didn’t take me long to learn that my foster parents were nice and now I love getting attention from them. I have gotten along with all of the other small/medium dogs I have met and I don’t bother those things called cats. I love my food and take treats gently which can help with any future training. I do ok on leash, especially after I trust you, but some practice with some treats will just help me get better. If you would like to meet me and will be available on the 16th, please fill out an application which can be found at

My name is Bruno and I am looking for a forever home. I found myself in a scary place called a shelter where I was overlooked for adoption, maybe ‘cause I hid in the back of my crate when I first met new people. My foster mom says give me a little time and TLC and I will come out of my shell and then love getting attention. My coloring is close to a border terrier but at about a year old and only a little over 11lbs, I’m a little smaller in stature of a border terrier but no one knows what that mix might be; but whatever I might be, my foster mom says I’m a super cute little scruffy! I have gotten along with all of the other dogs I have met and don’t bother those things called cats. I have done really well in my crate without any accidents, barking or tearing up of my bedding, although I would really prefer to be out with you. While I am learning about that thing called a leash, they still kind of scare me so I would love a secured fenced area in order to take care of my business and explore. If you would like to meet me, please fill out an application which can be found at

ADOPTED! Congratulations to Ember, Jinx, Rachel, Janice, Cricket, Angelica, Corrie, Stella, Buster, Adonis, Smitten, Ali, Ace, Sandy, Romeo, Phoebe, Wayne, Brandi, Bailey, Millie and Baker on finding their fur-ever homes recently!🏡

Meet Rudy, Bessie, Marna & Bosco 🐾💕 This adorable group of 5-month-old pups is ready to find their forever homes! Each one has their own unique look, but they all share the same sweet, laid-back personalities that make them such special companions. 🐶 Rudy – A handsome black and white boy, weighing about 27 pounds 🐶 Bessie – A beautiful girl with the cutest ears, about 23 pounds 🐶 Marna – A lovely mostly black girl, around 27 pounds 🐶 Bosco – A cute tan boy, weighing about 28 pounds All four pups are expected to be medium-sized when fully grown. These puppies came from a home with other dogs and are very comfortable in a pack, making them great candidates for homes with canine companions. They love attention and will happily soak up all the pets, snuggles, and love you can give. They’re the perfect mix of playful and cuddly—enjoying their puppy playtime while also having a gentle, easygoing nature that makes them wonderful family dogs. Each of them is currently thriving in foster care and doing great while working on house and crate training. They would do well in a variety of homes, including those with kids, and are ready to bring joy, love, and lots of tail wags to their future families. If you’re looking for a sweet, lovable, and all-around amazing puppy, one of these cuties might be your perfect match 💛 Apply to adopt at bcaaofnj.org 🐶

ADOPTED! Congratulations to Owen, Jackson, Cooper, Berlin, Kenzie, Zoey, Katie bug, Zane, Smooch, Sid, Joey, Jayce, Jesse, Erin, J, Jacob, Kyra, Billy, Rocky and Brie on finding their fur-ever homes recently!🏡

Shug is a 2.5-year-old feist / min pin mix weighing about 20 pounds, and she’s as sweet as they come. This little girl has a gentle, loving nature and is ready to find a patient, caring home to call her own. Shug can be a bit shy at first, especially with new surroundings and loud noises, so she’ll need a family that understands she may take a little time to feel safe. Once Shug feels comfortable, her personality truly shines. She’s affectionate, loves giving kisses, and will happily roll over for belly rubs. She’s housetrained (yay!) and does well in a crate—she may whine a little at first but settles in and sleeps through the night. Shug has experience living with multiple dogs and does well with them once she’s had time to adjust. She’s currently doing great with other dogs in her foster home. Her experience with cats is unknown. She may cry a bit when left alone for several hours, as she really enjoys being close to her people. With continued routine and reassurance, she will continue to build confidence. Shug is more than ready to start her next chapter. Her foster says she’s been an absolute joy—especially for a first-time foster—and hopes all future fosters are just like her! If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal companion and are willing to give her the time she needs to blossom, Shug will reward you with endless love 💕Apply to adopt at bcaaofnj.org 🐶

Meet Marley 🐾💙 Marley is one of the adorable pups from our “New Leash on Life” program, and he’s ready to find his forever family! At around 9 weeks old and about 8.5 pounds, we expect him to grow into a medium-sized dog. While his exact breed mix is a mystery, his mom appears to be a beagle/hound mix (possibly with some lab), and Marley definitely got the best of everything—he’s sweet, smart, and full of personality. Marley has had an amazing start thanks to the New Leash on Life prison training program, where he’s been working one-on-one on skills like sit, stay, leash walking, and potty training. He’s also been getting lots of socialization with people, other puppies, and adult dogs—setting him up to become a well-rounded companion. His trainers say he’s incredibly smart and catching on quickly! Now in foster care, Marley is thriving. He’s playful, bouncy, and full of that happy puppy energy, but he’s also incredibly sweet and loves being around his people. He gets along great with other dogs and would do wonderfully in a home ready to continue his training and give him all the love he deserves. If you’re interested in meeting Marley, please submit an application at 🐶

ADOPTED! Congratulations to Clay, Sandy, Lacey, Stevie, Angel, Diesel, Luna, Heidi, Carmen, Rocky, Ronnie, Cookie, Brownie, Cupcake, Donut, Monica, Minnie, Pip, Lil and Pearl on finding their fur-ever homes recently!🏡

Meet Tink — 3 years old, 60 lbs, and pure love! His foster can’t say enough amazing things about this boy. Tink is a total lover who wants nothing more than to be by your side. He’ll happily hop up on the couch or chair for pets and cuddles and truly thrives on attention. When left alone, Tink settles nicely in his extra-large crate. He may whine for a minute or two, but then relaxes and goes right to sleep. He walks great on a leash and knows “sit” (though he sometimes thinks a treat should be part of the deal 🤣). He also knows “down” and is eager to please. Tink absolutely loves other dogs! He adores his foster’s 14-year-old Jack Russell and enjoys every dog he meets. He’s playful, social, and will show off his zoomies when he finds a buddy who wants to play. He’s had 30 days of professional training to help build confidence around strangers and has already been out and about at stores like Tractor Supply and Lowe’s, where he’s done great. Continued outings will help him grow even more confident. Tink is fully crate trained and house trained. He uses a dog door with ease but can also stay in his crate for up to 8 hours with no accidents. He would do best with older kids and no cats in his new home. With his beautiful, shiny medium-length coat and stunning looks, Tink is truly a head-turner — pictures don’t do him justice! He enjoys staying active with walks but is just as happy relaxing on his cot. Tink is a sweet, affectionate boy, and whoever adopts him is going to be incredibly lucky. Apply at bcaaofnj.org 🐾

Meet Sunny ☀️ Sunny is a 1–2 year old, 35 lb Black Mouth Cur mix who’s ready to find her forever home. Found as a stray in North Carolina, she hasn’t let her past dim her bright, loving personality. She’s the perfect mix of playful and cozy—always up for a nice walk, then happiest curled up next to you on the couch. Sunny is smart, curious, and loves to show off her adorable “downward dog” stretch that will make you smile every time. She can be a little shy when meeting new people, but give her a moment and you’ll see her warm, affectionate side shine through. She does great with other dogs and would likely enjoy a canine companion. (Cats are still a mystery!) Sunny is already making great progress with potty training and sleeps quietly through the night in her crate—no fuss, no whining. If you’re looking for a loyal, gentle, and loving companion, Sunny might just be your perfect match. Ready to meet her? Apply today at bcaaofnj.org 🐾

Hi! My name is Brandi and I am looking for a forever home. I was picked up as a stray by animal control and taken to a really scary place called a shelter where, after my stray hold was up, I was placed on something bad called “the list”. Lucky for me, a small rescue volunteer pulled me right before anything bad could happen to me and then contacted BCAA to see if they could help me and they said yes! I appear to be a Boston terrier mix and the vet thinks I am only about 8 months old, so at about 24lbs the best guess as to my full grown weight may be around 30lbs. I was pretty scared when I first arrived at my foster home but everyone here is being so nice to me, I am starting to realize I am safe and finding I really enjoy getting some attention and treats. I have done well with all of the other dogs I have met and I have gone nose-to-nose with one of the cats here and we were both just interested in checking each other out. I have done well in my crate without any accidents, barking or tearing up of any bedding. I am still learning about that thing called a leash so I will need a fenced yard so I can take care of my business. If you would like to meet me, please fill out an application which can be found at .

Sandy is a 2-year-old Foxhound, about 45 lbs, and just about at her perfect healthy weight 🤍 With soulful eyes and a gentle spirit, she’s the kind of dog who quietly asks for love—and soaks up every bit of it. She’s incredibly affectionate, loves attention, and will softly place her paws on you just to be closer. Sandy is house & crate trained, walks nicely on leash, and enjoys both adventures and relaxing at home. She’s lower energy with playful moments (hello zoomies! 🐾). Sandy does beautifully with other dogs of all sizes, has tested well with cats, and is amazing with kids. She’s a total star at adoption events and greets everyone with sweet, gentle affection. As a hound, she loves to follow her nose, so a secure fence or committed leash walks are ideal. She came from a tough start but has blossomed into a loving, loyal companion. She may need a little time to settle—but once she does, she’ll never leave your side 💛 Apply at bcaaofnj.org