http://www.asecondchanceforziva.org/

A Second Chance for Ziva, PO Box 291, Chatham, NJ (2025)

04/24/2025

If you have puppy fever…

We have puppies!

As the saying goes with puppies, they will need help with everything puppy-related.

That means they’ll need help working on their housebreaking, crate training, and basic commands.

But these little pups are so smart we know it won’t take them long to figure this all out.

So why not give Nikini, Makina, or Aylin a second chance?

The coordinators at Ziva Dog Rescue can’t wait to help you adopt your dream pal!

04/24/2025

Sarah had asked us to help her find a home where she could experience new adventures.

With a little help from AI, we were able to create some images that we think she would love to experience.

Sarah is a very sweet girl who is a lover of almost everything. She currently is in foster with dogs of all sizes, both males and females. She gets along with kids 6+ and is good in the home when left alone in a gated area.

Contrary to popular belief, this girl is not a constant bay or barker. Will she join in on the fun if other dogs bark? Yes. Will she occasionally bay or bark? Yes. But for the most part she is quiet.

When she wags her nub of a tail, her whole body wiggles with joy!

Sarah loves to be outdoors, and squirrel patrol is on her list of likes. So she is hoping for someone with a fenced-in yard.

If you think Sarah may be the one for you, fill out an application, and an adoption coordinator will be in touch!

04/22/2025

UPDATE: Poppi was popular and we are no longer accepting applicants for this girl. We do have SO many other dogs and puppies who are waiting for their chance. Please consider one of our other pals.

This is Poppi! 🩷

Poppi is about 1 year old and 12 lbs.

She is an affectionate, playful girl and really has a lot going for her.

She is housebroken, she walks well on leash, she is good with kids, cats and dogs. Poppi spends a lot of her day playing with the other resident puppies.

She is a princess by nature and even though she was just a stray, she expects the finer things in life.... pillows, beds, blankets... comforts!

She also loves to be held and she will certainly tell you when she needs a pick up.

By the looks of Poppi, Maltese is our best guess. The only thing she needs is a quick groom to finish freshening up and then she is good to go!

Ready to adopt?

Apply here! ⬇️

https://asecondchanceforziva.org/adopt/adoption-process-application/

04/22/2025

Meet Caleena!

This beautiful girl is about 3 months old and weighs about 11 pounds.
We believe this litter is Lab/Whippet/perhaps heeler and more mixed in there for fun!
Caleena will more than likely be between 30 to 35 pounds full grown.

Caleena loves everyone and everything! She is a very inquisitive little lady and wants to be a part of everything around her.

She's good with all people, kids, dogs, cats - everyone!

This girl LOVES running - she would be a great adventure buddy or do well with a family that is very active. She's also a big fan of cuddling so after a great day she'll curl right up on the couch to relax with you.

She's going to need all your basic puppy training, she'll need help with crate training, housebreaking, leash walking and basic manners. She'll be sure to repay you with lots of love and plenty of kisses!

Looking for the perfect beauty with white socks???

Here's a link to our application:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ZIVA/Dog

04/18/2025

Introducing Charlotte

She is about 9 to 10 months and 33 lbs.

Clearly.... this girl is a Heeler and, because she is a Heeler, she has all the characteristics of one!

She is active, smart, always looking for her next task and very willing to be trained.

Charlotte is looking for a family who can keep her mind and body going... not ALL the time but enough to satisfy her breed specific needs.

Walks, training, puzzle toys, fun "tasks" and "jobs" are some of the things that will make Charlotte thrive.

Charlotte is great with other dogs, big and small, young and old.

A fenced in yard would be nice but way more important is owner engagement and attention.

Charlotte is crate trained. She has not been around young kiddos and if she was, she might do a little heeling of them! 10+ for this girl regarding kids. Cats are unknown.

To adopt fill out an application!

04/18/2025

Meet the rest of the girls from the moon litter! Caleena, Jocasta, and Aylin.

These sweet girls are sure to make your heart flutter.

As with all puppies, these girls are no exception and will need help mastering the puppy basics. They will need help learning how to walk well on a leash, potty training, crate training, and basic commands.

If you think you have what it takes to raise a puppy and are excited to receive lots of puppy kisses and tail wags, then please fill out an application.

These girls are ready to travel to their forever homes!

04/17/2025

My name is Banjo

I am the complete package of youthful energy and curiosity.

I am goofy, playful and eager to explore. I am up for almost any adventure. And, I am always seeking out the attention of my foster mom. I crave companionship but I am not needy.

While I am bouncy and exuberant, I am also affectionate and extremely attentive to my humans.

I am still just a young pup so I will require some guidance. I am food motivated - I LOVE food. I am crate trained.

I love tug toys and can even entertain myself.

If you like agility or want a dog that could likely be a master at it - I am your guy.

I am good with dogs, unknown with little humans (under 7) and cats.

You can apply to adopt me by filling out an application on the Ziva Dog Rescue website or by clicking the link!

https://asecondchanceforziva.org/adopt/adoption-process-application/

04/17/2025

Introducing Nikini, Channary, and Makina, 3 of the 7 Moon puppies!

These cute babies are about 3 months old, and we suspect that they will only be about 35 lbs. full-grown.

Their mama, Karma, looks to be a kelpie/min pin mix/heeler mix.

If you’re ready to take on all things puppy, then the Moon litter babies are perfect for you!

They will need help with housebreaking and crate training as well as basic manners and walking on a leash.

Ready for some puppy breath, kisses, and tail wags?

You can adopt by filling out an application!

04/16/2025

Meet the Josies!

Yes, we have two pals with the same name, ha!

But they are very different in so many ways.

Brown and Tan Josie is just a baby.

at about 4 months. She will need everything, puppy, as she adjusts to her new home. That means work on potty training, leash walking, and setting expectations. This puppy gets along with kids, dogs, and cats!

Black and Tan Josie is waiting for her second chance. Unfortunately, her owner passed away, and at 8 years young, she found herself in need of a fresh start. This laid-back, happy girl is ready to go to her new home. She is local to NJ and gets along with kids, dogs, and cats! No need to give this girl lessons, as she is great!

To adopt a Josie, please fill out an application, and a coordinator will be in touch!

https://asecondchanceforziva.org/adopt/adoption-process-application/

04/16/2025

My name is Harley!

I am already well-trained and ready for a full family!

I check so many boxes already for a young pup.

#1 - I am friendly and playful with the resident cat.

#2) I love and respect the other dogs and take corrections from my more mature counterparts.

#3) I am good with kids (all ages)

#4) I am housebroken

#5) I am crate-trained

The list could go on and on but you get the gist.

I am eager to learn and be a part of all the action.

I am 3.5 months and already 34 lbs! If I keep up this pace, I might be on the larger side - we are guessing 55 to 70.

My mix? Well, I have double dew claws which points to a bit of Great Pyrenees heritage and we think the other two breeds include Blue Heeler and Lab.

I am a well socialized young pup who is used to being surrounded by love.

I will be ready to settle right in to my new home.

Fill out an application and a coordinator will be in touch!

https://asecondchanceforziva.org/adopt/adoption-process-application/

04/15/2025

My name is Josie and I am a close to perfect easy going and friendly companion.

I bring everything to the table: I am dog friendly, cat friendly, kid friendly, housebroken and trustworthy while my humans are out.

I am 8 years young and just under 60 lbs.

I have so much life to live.

I am active and curious but my absolutely favorite thing in the world is to be with my humans (and get belly rubs).

My owner passed away and you can tell I was very much loved in my previous life.

I would thrive with a fenced in yard as I really love to run around freely sometimes!

I know I am not a puppy anymore but for a family that is seeking immediate love from a dog that already knows most of the ropes, I am a wonderful choice.

Think I could be your next forever pal?

Fill out an application and an adoption coordinator will be in touch.

04/15/2025

My name is Sarah.

I am a gorgeous 40ish lb hound/heeler mix. I am around 2 years old.

I had a litter of 5 beautiful babies who recently were all adopted!

I am really excited for my journey to start.

I was such a good mom... I raised my kids, fed them and loved being around them.

I am a lover of almost all things. I live with other dogs, big, small, male, female and I am harmonious in my space.

I am also a fan of all humans I have met - younger, older, male and female. I have spent time around kiddos 6+ and I would have no issue living with them.

A good fenced in yard is recommended for me but I also would love to walk on leash and do some exploring with my humans.

I do get excited when I see squirrels (they taunt me) and I love to run to see what they are doing.

Contrary to most beliefs, I am not loud... my foster mom who has had me for a few weeks hasn't even heard me bay. I will bark occasionally to join in with the others.

I am good when left alone in a gated off area.

I would a family to scoop me up and finally give me the life I deserve.

Are you ready to adopt?

Fill out an application and an adoption coordinator will be in touch.

04/14/2025

We have some really great pups who are looking for their forever homes.

So, if you’ve been looking for a dog to add to your family please consider Jelly, Bruno, Rigatoni, or Fancy.

Each of these pals is ready to go to their forever home and will bring with them lots of tail wags and puppy kisses.

You can learn more about these fabulous dogs by visiting our website.

Our adoption coordinators are here and ready to make a love connection!

04/13/2025

Be still my beating heart!

This cute as a button baby is Fancy.

She is about 3 months old and all puppy! Fancy currently weighs about 15 pounds and a perfect velvety land hippo.

This little lady is comical to say the least, she loves everybody, humans, dogs, kids, and is even trying to play with the resident cats (the cats are doing their own training).

Fancy is working hard on all things puppy, she is working on her crate training, housebreaking, leash walking and basic manners.

She is food and praise motivated and eager to please.

Ready to adopt?

https://asecondchanceforziva.org/adopt/adoption-process-application/

04/12/2025

The weather may be rainy, but our puppies and dogs are bringing the sunshine!

Come join us today for our meet and greet adoption event at Well Bred in Chatham, NJ, from 1p-4p.

🐶 Jelly

🐶 Richard

🐶 Evie

🐶 Nelson

🐶 Maggie

🐶 Gunner

🐶 Grant

Don’t forget to get your application in!

https://asecondchanceforziva.org/adopt/adoption-process-application/

04/11/2025

Looking for something to do this Saturday April 12?

✨Meet and Greet Adoption Event ✨

Where: Well Bred Chatham NJ Location
When: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 1p-4p

Stop by to meet our adoptable pups!

🐶 Jelly
🐶 Richard
🐶 Evie
🐶 Nelson
🐶 Maggie
🐶 Gunner
🐶 Grant

04/11/2025

My name is Gunner

I am part of a 9 pup litter! 6 of us have been adopted and now I’m up (with my other two brothers).

I am just as sweet, cuddly, and affectionate as the rest.

I am about 4 months old and going on 25 lbs.

I am a meatball but such a cute meatball. I adore my dog friends, humans and would do just fine with a cat - a cat might even scare me a bit!

I am crate trained and doing great with my housebreaking skills.

I am food motivated and love to eat.

I love to be help and will wrap my paws around you.

PS - my mom was a blue heeler mix - maybe dad was a little shepherd or retriever?

Ready to adopt?
Fill out an application and an adoption coordinator will be in touch.

04/10/2025

Meet Chico.

Breed: Chi Mix

Age: 3 years old

Chico gets along well with smaller dogs and tolerates big ones. We are currently unsure how he does with cats.

He is housebroken and good in the house.

Chico is good on a leash and would love to spend his time lounging in the sun!

His mom is very ill and can no longer care for him, which is why he is now in search of a new forever home where he can be just as loved and spoiled as he was in his last home.

Are you ready to adopt a small dog?

Summer is just around the corner, and Chico would love to soak up the sunshine with you!

Fill out an application, and Margaret, one of our adoption coordinators, will be in touch!

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