NorthStar Pet Rescue sources our dogs from around the country.  Although we do assist local New Jersey shelters, most of our dogs come from shelters in Texas and other Southern states where pet overpopulation is a chronic condition, and animals are euthanized daily simply because there is no space to keep them.  While NorthStar cannot guarantee the behavior of any dog, we strive to select well behaved and happy dogs that we think would fit in well with a typical suburban family in the Northeast.  Because many of our dogs have been in a foster home. we can often tell you some things about their personality, and we work hard to find the best fit for both the dog and your family.  We list dogs on this page and the major adoption portals such as PetFinder and Adopt-a-Pet:  However, this page is the authoritative listing.  Note that pets on this page may already have applications being processed for them, in the process of being adopted, or may not be immediately available for other reasons. Please submit an application and an adoption coordinator will be in contact with you shortly.