Update on Janie (the dog found with a padlocked chain wrapped around her neck).
A new and long overdue highway bill makes teen driving a priority and calls on teens, rather than adults, to take the lead in educating novice drivers about their risk on the road.
Light on Roseland Ave
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All about Janie, a sad tale of a young dog found wandering through the city dragging a heavy, dirty padlocked chain around her neck. She won't go back to that life again.
The Jackals Experience is a blog all about New Jersey Jackals baseball at Yogi Berra Stadium in Little Falls, NJ. Come out for Major League Fun at Minor League prices!!
Nip and her 3 siblings were brought to the shelter, although her siblings were adopted into homes awhile ago, she still waits in her shelter cage. She's a great cat and deserves a home of her own!
Potential adoptive parents may appreciate hearing personal accounts of adoption journeys answering questions and making the process seem less daunting.
West Essex Alum Looks for Input from Students on New Film.
Driggs & Mondsini West Caldwell Council 2012 MAKE A DIFFERENCE REGISTER AND VOTE
West Essex Students elected student council officers for the 2012-13 school year.
Middel School Seventh graders elected eighth grade student council representatives.
Seniors enjoy luau at North Caldwell Pool.
Fudge has been at the shelter for awhile and we just don't understand why since he's a great cat, with a fun personality, playful and well behaved, plus he's so cute with his black and white spots!
All about Tigger, a 5 month old puppy in need of a home.
The risk for novice drivers doesn’t end once they’re fully licensed. Since January 2011, 80 percent of the teen drivers and passengers who died in NJ were 18-20 years of age.
All about Todd, a homeless 3 year old male pittie looking for a new home.
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It is a tradition for West Essex High School seniors to create a mural for the high school before graduation.
Seniors take on faculty in softball.
Gi Gi came to the shelter with her kitten, which was adopted immediately, but she still waits patiently for her second chance. She is such a unique cat with beautiful colors and a loving personality.
You learn things about yourself in a CrossFit gym...You find the unthinkable and the impossible have been lies all along.
All about Walter, our American Bulldog looking for a foster/permanent home.
Congratulations JCHS Class of 2012 “Work Hard & Success Will Be Yours”
Just like her name, she's so sweet and deserves a loving forever home! Sugar's been waiting at the shelter for a long time for someone to give her a second chance.
West Essex High School student Heather Krannich receives Key Club Leadership Award.
Book dedicated to Mrs. Barbara Longo, the first female Superintendent of Schools, and Mrs. Cyndy McDonough, senior class advisor.
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The art club painted this new mural.
Fostering a pitbull.
Some celebrities have interesting perspectives on their own adoption experiences which may enlighten those who are considering adoption.
Some parents are using in-car cameras to monitor their newly licensed teens’ driving. Is the practice too draconian or an effective way to coach the age group with the highest crash risk?
Story about taking in twin shepherds to foster...and failing.
What it's like to foster a dog, and to fail.
Blog about volunteering for an animal rescue and how important volunteers are to rescue work.
"You have brains in your head.You have feet in your shoes.You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.You're on your own.You know what you know.You’re the guy who'll decide where to go"-DrSeuss
Here are some of the basics to give you an idea of how Pit Bulls really are when in a loving home with responsible owners.
Staff enjoy a special lunch prepared by student council members.