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Our Rescue was created through the desire to save the lives of innocent animals. All of our members have a strong passion to save as many dogs and cats as we can, as well as a commitment to ensure great futures for all of the pets we rescue.

Our Shelter is now operating. However, please note that the shelter is NOT open to the public and is by appointment only and only for persons with approved applications on file. Some may ask, "Why isn't the shelter open for walk through visits? Why do I have to make an appointment to see the animals?"

At O.S.C.A.R., one of our highest priorities is the health and well-being of the animals in our care. Unlike city shelters or pounds, whose residents are in place for a short time, as a no-kill shelter, our pets can be with us for a longer period of time. The shelter is the only safe place and home they know. When strangers, even well-meaning ones looking to adopt, walk through the shelter, it stresses our animals.

We make appointments for potential adopters to meet our dogs either in our Bark Yard or one of our meeting rooms. We'll spend as much time as you need and introduce you to as many animals as you'd like to meet in order to make the best match and help you find the perfect new family member!


 

Our web site contains lots of valuable and interesting information about adopting rescue dogs, fostering, pet adoption events, Happy Tails, and more.
 

Adoptable DOGS can be found on www.adoptapet.com/OSCAR-Dogs


Adoptable CATS can be found on www.adoptapet.com/OSCAR-Cats


After you have found the perfect pet, please
go to O.S.C.A.R. Application & Info.


One Step Closer Animal Rescue (O.S.C.A.R.) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers.

 

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O.S.C.A.R. Pet Adoptions & Events 2020
 

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Feb. 22 - Pet Adoption (Sat. Noon-2pm)
Petsmart
367 Mt Hope Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866


Feb. 23 - Supply Drive (Sun. 10am-3pm)
Rockaway Walmart
220 Enterprise Dr
Rockaway, NJ 07866


Mar. 1 - Pet Adoption (Sun. Noon-2pm)
Petsmart
367 Mt Hope Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866


Mar. 15 "Doggie Noses & Yoga Poses" (Sun. 12noon-1pm)
Jersey Girl Brewing
426 Sand Shore Rd
Hackettstown, NJ 07840


Mar. 15 - Pet Adoption (Sun. Noon-2pm)
Petsmart
367 Mt Hope Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866


Mar. 21 "Drop-In Event" (Sat. 12noon-4pm)
"Drop-in program for making animal comfort craft items"
Dennis Branch Library
101 Main St
Newton, NJ 07860


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SAVE the DATE!
June 6 "6th Annual OSCAR 5-K" (Sat.)
Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ 07822
READ MORE: OSCAR 5-K Race

View more exciting Events on
O.S.C.A.R. Events!!!!!
 

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Kids Helping O.S.C.A.R.
 

We realize how important it is for kids to learn how to help animals and that there are animals in need in their community. We have different ways to help, all of which benefit the rescue. Kids learn the value of setting goals and feeling like they are making a difference.

Be sure to visit our page Kids Helping O.S.C.A.R. to read more about O.S.C.A.R. and our local kids!

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KIDS - Here is a great way that you can help O.S.C.A.R.! Collect change, then give us a call. We'll arrange for you to come down and have a personal tour of our new shelter. You'll get to see the dogs and cats you are helping.
 

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April 2019

Riley asked for 'pet items' for her birthday and brought them to the dogs at OSCAR.

Thank, Riley, for the wonderful donations!

Riley says, "So nice to meet you 'Lexi'. Thank you OSCAR for letting us meet such a sweet pup!!"

See more photos of our young friends on
Kids Helping O.S.C.A.R.

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Part Time & Full Time Kennel Attendant Positions

One Step Closer Animal Rescue is currently looking for
part-time and full-time kennel attendants.
 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow the shelter procedures
• Make sure animals are clean
• Recognize and records any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any shelter animal
• Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity
• Feed each animal as prescribed and records appetites
• Receive animals to be admitted for shelter care and is responsible for their proper identification
• Assist with the administration of medications
• Make sure cages and animals are properly numbered and identified
• Wash and dry towels and blankets
• Wash and sterilize water and food bowls
• Perform general cleaning
• Empty trash
• Patrol shelter grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material
• Maintain equipment used to complete job assignments and keeping such equipment and tools in good working condition
• Keep equipment and tools put away in proper storage areas

Kindly email your resume to Oscarshelter@yahoo.com if you are interested in the position.

REQUIREMENTS:
High School or equivalent
Driver's License

LINKED-In: One Step Closer Animal Rescue openings for part time & full time kennel attendants

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FEATURED DOGS & CATS



Sometimes there is a dog or cat whose face or story just touches your heart.

Please be sure to see O.S.C.A.R.'s Featured Pets!

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Love Dogs & Cats, but can't adopt?
Sponsor an O.S.C.A.R. Pet!

Would you like to honor someone special or make a Memorial Donation?

Find out more on our Donations page.
 

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