Black Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd Dog Dogs Available for Adoption in Paramus, New Jersey

Here's a very common story for dogs in the south. Once upon a time a beautiful and very pregnant dog was found wandering along the side of the road. What's not so common is that instead of leaving her out there on her own, the finder took her in (she was a lucky dog!) and she gave birth to 8 healthy puppies. This story has an even happier ending because the finder is keeping the mom, who they have named Shadow, and she will be spayed. Shadow's puppies are now old enough that they are ready to find homes of their own.

Shadow is a lab mix and can be seen in some of the pictures we've posted. Tex, featured here, is one of her male puppies. The puppies were born on 2/5/26 and based on appearance may be lab (mom) and german shepherd mix. According to his foster mom, Tex loves to have a good time and he's energetic. Tex is receiving his puppy vaccinations, and will be microchipped with a lifetime registration.

Tex is currently in TX, but once adopted, will join our monthly transport to the NJ area.

- Personality: friendly, playful, affectionate, energetic
- Good with: people of all ages (including kids), and dogs
- Date of birth: February 5, 2026
- Expected size when full grown: medium to large
- Medical: receiving puppy vaccinations, will be microchipped
- Location: Currently located with a foster in Texas, but if adopted, will come to the NJ area on our next transport.

If you have any questions please email: info@ friendsforlifeanimalrescue.org

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The black Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile breed known for its friendly nature, intelligence, and loyalty. They are agile, keen swimmers with a strong work ethic, making them excellent hunting and service dogs. Their glossy black coat is low maintenance and sheds minimally, while their friendly temperament makes them great family pets. Black Labs are known for their outgoing personalities and eagerness to please, making them loving companions in various roles and settings.

The German Shepherd Dog, known for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, is a popular and highly regarded breed worldwide. This breed excels in various roles such as police work, search and rescue, and assistance for individuals with disabilities. German Shepherd Dogs are strong, agile, and confident with a distinctive double coat that can be straight or wavy. Their character is marked by courage, loyalty, and a strong work ethic, making them ideal companions and protectors for families and professionals alike.

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