Help needed for two huskies at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Two young huskies currently housed at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are in urgent need of placement through a 501(c)(3) rescue group or experienced foster home, according to a recent plea from the shelter’s supporters.
The dogs, Lassie and Ivan, are both under 50 pounds and described as dog-friendly, with no issues around cats. However, each has displayed resource-guarding behavior — Lassie with rawhide treats and Ivan with food — making them unsuitable for standard shelter environments without additional support or behavioral guidance.
Lassie, approximately four years old, is a petite female who has shown good behavior around other dogs and cats but becomes possessive when it comes to treats. Ivan, about two years old, is similarly sociable but struggles with food guarding.
The shelter is reaching out specifically to licensed rescue organizations and approved fosters to intervene.
Rescues or fosters who can help are urged to contact kathleenfrett1@gmail.com immediately.
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Key Points
- Two huskies at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility urgently need placement with a rescue or foster
- Both dogs are under 50 pounds, friendly with dogs and cats, but show resource-guarding behaviors
- Interested 501(c)(3) rescues or fosters should contact kathleenfrett1@gmail.com
