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Doting Lapdog Looking To Lodge In The Caldwells

Kami is a 2-year-old miniature pinscher with a heart of gold, and you can adopt her now from Orphaned Pets Inc. of West Caldwell.

This small dog is looking for a warm lap to curl up on in the Caldwells. 

Kami is a 2-year-old energetic and vivacious miniature pinscher with a heart of gold.  You can adopt her now from Orphaned Pets Inc. of West Caldwell. 

Kami is a compete lapdog, and has the special skill of dancing on her two hind legs! Kami's foster owner is currently working on crate-training her and leash-training and she is adapting very well to the routine.

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Kami is also a protector and a barker, so if anyone comes near, you'll hear about it. She gets very possessive and attached to her owner. If you love companionship and never want to be alone, she may be the perfect dog for you!

She is also spayed, up to date on routine shots and micro-chipped. 

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Would you like to meet Kami or any of the other cats and dogs at Orphaned Pets Inc. that need a home? Then call (973) 882-8363 or (973) 865-6421. 

For more information or pictures, go to www.op.petfinder.com.

Adoption Events

Orphaned Pets holds adoption clinics at local PETCOs around Essex County every Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orphaned Pet will be at the following locations throughout the month: 

  • 1st Saturday of the month: PETCO, 339 Pompton Avenue, Verona 
  • 2nd Saturday of the month: PETCO, Route 10 West, East Hanover
  • 3rd Saturday of the month:PETCO, Route 46 West, Totowa
  • 4th Saturday of the month: PETCO, Route 46 East, Parsippany

Animal Shelter Wish List

Orhaned Pets Inc. is consistently in need of supplies, donations and animal food. Call (973) 882-8363 or (973) 865-6421 to donate. 

The shelter is currently looking for the following items:

  • Clean stuffed toys 
  • Giftcards to PETCO  
  • Copy paper for printing out flyers
  • Printer cartridges (HP ink, black 45 and color 78, HP 57 and HP 56)
  • Wool and gently used throw pillows.  
  • Dry or canned food for cats and dogs, puppies and kittens
  • Heartworm medication and Frontline
  • Trash bags
  • Chewy toys
  • Rawhides
  • Laundry detergent
  • Sponges
  • Paper towels
  • Bleach
  • Dish detergent
  • Old towels, sheets or mops.
  • Kitty litter
  • Leashes
  • Dog and cat collars or harnesses


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