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© 2026 O.S.C.A.R. — One Step Closer Animal Rescue · Sparta, NJ

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Our shelter experienced a fire on Feb 11, 2026. All dogs are safe and in foster homes.Read our update

Helping you find your new best friend.

OSCAR is a no-kill dog rescue based in Sparta, NJ. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs who need a loving forever family.

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Cristal

Cristal

Retriever, Yellow Labrador/Husky

Molly

Molly

Schnauzer/Dachshund, Standard Wire Haired

Anthony

Anthony

Dachshund, Standard Wire Haired/Retriever, Labrador

Dogs looking for homes

Cristal

Cristal

Retriever, Yellow Labrador/Husky · 3 yr 1 mo

Molly

Molly

Schnauzer/Dachshund, Standard Wire Haired · 6 yr 2 mo

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Anthony

Anthony

Dachshund, Standard Wire Haired/Retriever, Labrador · 3 months

Eloise

Eloise

Dachshund, Standard Wire Haired/Retriever, Labrador · 3 months

Francesca

Francesca

Dachshund, Standard Wire Haired/Retriever, Labrador · 3 months

Maverick

Maverick

Husky, Siberian/Mixed Breed (Large) · 0 months

Latest Updates

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February 12, 2026

Our Shelter Fire

We want to share an important update with our community. The fire at our Andover shelter yesterday caused catastrophic damage to our kennel area, where the fire was contained, and significant smoke damage to other structures on the property. Tragically, six dogs perished in the fire. We are heartbroken beyond words. We are grateful to […]

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Location

Andover, NJ 07821

155 Stanhope Sparta Road

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(973) 810-2853

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