Little Dogs Can Give Lots of Love

If you're looking for a new "best friend," we've searched area shelters and rescue groups to help identify some pets in need of new homes. Each week, we'll bring you some of the animals in the area.

This week, we're featuring smaller dogs available through area rescue groups and shelters. If you see a dog you'd like to know more about—or want to see what other dogs are seeking a home—contact the groups listed below.

Rawhide Rescue is based in Green Brook and specializes in placing abandoned dogs in "foster" homes while seeking new families. For more information, visit Rawhide Rescue's website or call 908-581-3417.

Bridgewater's Husky House may specialize in huskies, but they also have a number of other breeds. For more information, visit their website or email adoptions@huskyhouse.org.

Miracles With Paws is base in Dunellen, and offers many dogs. Contact them at 908-510-5803 for more information about how to adopt a dog.

There are many more dogs available for adoption—if you're thinking of a new pet, check out the many animals on petfinder.com seeking a new home, just waiting to become someone's next best friend.