JACKSON, N.J. — Across New Jersey, animal shelters are dealing with a similar problem. COVID pandemic era pets are being given up, and the economy is making it hard for many to afford pet ownership.
Now, a young husky-shepherd mix named Rosalyn is still waiting for a rescue to step in as her time at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility in Ocean County continues with no placement in sight.
Rosalyn arrived at the Jackson shelter as a stray and has been overlooked despite being spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and heartworm negative. Staff say she is active, friendly, and especially loves playing ball—her favorite part of the day with volunteers.
Most of her time, however, is spent in a kennel, waiting. Shelter volunteers describe her as a “very sweet, happy girl” who enjoys the outdoors and would thrive in an active home. Rosalyn is non-reactive to other dogs but prefers to be the only pet due to food-guarding behavior.
“Rosalyn had been waiting too long and needs to leave the shelter ASAP,” the Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility shared in a post this week.
The shelter is urgently seeking assistance from an approved 501(c)(3) rescue group to help place Rosalyn in a safe environment outside of the facility. She will need a home with no other animals and someone willing to support her adjustment outside the shelter setting.
Shelter issues urgent appeal for help
The group has asked any rescue that can help to contact them directly at kathleenfrett1@gmail.com. Despite previous interest from some organizations, the shelter says they have not received follow-through.
Shelter staff continue to care for Rosalyn while seeking a placement, but emphasize that the clock is ticking. They are asking the public to share her story to help increase the chances of finding a rescue or foster willing to help.
Rosalyn remains available at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, located at 615 Freemont Ave. in Jackson, open daily from 1 to 4 p.m.
