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Meet the North Jersey adoptable pet of the week for June 13: Autumn

Meet the North Jersey adoptable pet of the week for June 13: Autumn

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Meet NorthJersey.com's adoptable pets of the week for June 13!
Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues.
If you foster, work at, or volunteer with a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue and know of some animals who are in need of a loving fur-ever home please send a photo, description and adoption information to amwallace@gannett.com to have your adoptable pets featured in the next edition.
This week we are featuring Autumn from Treasure Fur-Ever Animal Rescue.
Autumn is a Labrador retriever mix who is described by the rescue as gorgeous, smart, loyal and athletic.
Although she seems to love women and children, Autumn would thrive in a home with an adult male. She is very friendly and affectionate with the people she knows and loves to snuggle up on the couch. She is also very playful and protective, making her a great companion.
Autumn is an adult dog with a lot of love and energy to give. She is currently residing in a foster home in New Jersey. If you are looking for a funny, loyal companion, Autumn is the dog for you!
For adoption information, visit https://www.treasurefureveranimalrescue.com/copy-of-adopt.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Adoptable dog Autumn from Treasure Fur-Ever Animal Rescue

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