Passages

Peanut and her brother, Uno, arrived at our sanctuary together and daily life was never the same! Peanut’s most endearing sign of affection was rubbing against your legs leaving clumps of fur as her gift of love.

Brandi, the Puggle, was a bundle of energy. She loved a soft cushy bed or better yet, a sofa laying next to her favorite people.

Coco was a pit mix and the sweetest girl. She had a hard life being overbred, but settled in here and became fast friends with her fellow canine residents.

When Kai joined our Marty’s Place family he very quickly made himself at home in our kitchen area with his canine buddies. He was blind, deaf and diabetic but it slowed him down.

Toby was the cutest beagle! He most definitely had the beagle appetite – never refusing food and always looking for treats!

Han Solo was our beloved, handsome, and distinguished elder statesman. He was always close, hardly ever leaving her side, to his best friend Skye, right up to his last days.

Henry was a steady presence in the kitchen, usually on a donut bed. Even though he had limited mobility, he was the first to rally for any activity that involved food.

Our fun, spirited Phoebe loved playtime and was always excited for walks and treats.

Apollo came as a severely underweight, shut-down dog to an exceedingly vibrant, active, healthier and engaging member of our family. He received so much love, which contributed to his remarkable turnaround.

Cici was a ball of fluff who enjoyed doing snow angels and cuddling on laps.

Mackie, the Shih Tzu had a quirky little personality, he was a quiet boy who enjoyed chin scratches and relaxing in his bed.

Amber had diabetes and was insulin-dependent, receiving injections twice daily. Her vision was severely compromised due to complications of glaucoma, but that didn't stop her from making her way to the food closet to find treats.

Zoey, our sweet little Cairn Terrier came to us because of her owner's declining health.  She quickly got acquainted with her new surroundings and friends and always looked forward to her leisurely strolls around the sanctuary.

Gino joined our family after his long-time owner passed away, he had a gentle personality and loved attention and meal time.

Sweet Lucy G, the littlest, most petite and dainty beagle you've ever known. Lucy G quickly won the hearts of the volunteers and befriending our residents who needed her calm reassurance.

Lipa was a very active Springer Spaniel who enjoyed her walks and exploring the grounds.

Frosty faced Gaia was a gentle soul. She came to us because her family could no longer care for her. She quickly made friends with our other residents in the family room. She loved to get lots of belly rubs.

Sweet Sophie came in as a mother-daughter bonded pair with her daughter Lucy. Sophie had lots of energy and loved walks and treats.

Sweet Lulu won us all over with her quiet calm demeanor and soulful brown eyes. Making friends, human or K9, came easily to Lulu. She quickly made her way to the family room where she would socialize with the other residents, lounge on the beds, and greet volunteers.

Our "Queen B, Miss Bella-B was the matriarch of our canine family at 18+ years, she was also our longest tenured resident at over 6 years. We'll miss her signature cross-legged pose that endeared her to everyone.

Jack was our big boy, a Golden Hound mix, weighing in at 85 lbs. He was a big sweetheart who loved attention. We'll really miss Jack, as he was such a huge presence at the sanctuary.

Chewy was an inquisitive cocker spaniel and a quiet, gentle boy who loved his treats.

Moo Moo loved walking around the kitchen and his stuffed toys

Sweet Mocha loved her naps and lounging in bed.

Rusty was a true warrior, a favorite in our family room, and was friends with everyone, human and canine, always welcoming someone to come and sit with him while he ate.

Sparky was a bundle of energy and always looked forward to his walks and his outside yard time.

Frankie was young-at-heart and enjoyed toys and spending time exploring outside.

Giovanni was a spunky Italian Greyhound who charmed everyone he met.

Toby was a black lab with a big heart who was always eager to please.

Tayo lived a very happy life in a new forever foster home with two canine siblings.

Bear the King held court in our operations area. He enjoyed being outside and taking in the fresh air, albeit in a stroller.

From his very first days, Ollie exuded joy. His favorite pastime (besides eating) was sitting outside, especially on sunny days.

Quinn had the best, easy-going personality, and almost immediately settled in with her new canine and human friends.

Shelby was the queen of the east wing. At 17, she was vibrant and energetic, until cancer took a toll on her body.

Honey, a Jack Russell/Beagle mix, was very spry for her age and loved making new friends.

Joline loved her walks around the sanctuary, and especially liked getting rubs and hugs from all our volunteers.

Migo was a loving Pomeranian mix whose elderly owner became chronically ill and could no longer care for him. He was showered with love and attention every day.

Camilla was a sweet friendly gal who enjoyed meeting new friends and loved her stuffed toys. She set the new speed records for surgically removing squeakers!

Sweet and gentle Spot went directly into fospice care with staff member Morgan. Poor Spot was diagnosed with a form of aggressive cancer. He loved napping in sun beams, and hogging all the dog toys!

Tessa came to us from a family that was relocating out of state. She loved people and her toys. Such a smart girl, she mastered the treat ball in one afternoon.

Cocoa was the life of the party at Marty’s. She was the first one to jump up and greet visitors in the living room and the first to run to the leash basket to go for a walk. Now at peace and pain-free, Cocoa is with her brother, Kosmo, again and they'll be together forever.

Brando--the face of a chow mix but the heart of a teddy bear. He came to us with permanent side effects from a neurological event and instantly captured the hearts of everyone who met him.

Our front lobby greeter, Murphy came to us with his little brother, Rocky. After many years at Marty's Place, we know he reunited with little Rocky and once again will assume his role as big brother and protector.

Mojo was a super sweet Shih Tzu who enjoyed making new human friends as soon as he came to Marty's.

JoJo came to us with some challenging health issues. Even though he wasn't with us long, we showered him with love everyday.

Pepsi was an 11 year old lab who loved strolling around the building and eating treats and socks.

Peanut, our cute, lovable and feisty little Chihuahua curmudgeon. He was all of six pounds but a heavyweight fighter battling back from heart failure.

Tito, you were loved by everyone and there will be a void in our east wing. You entertained us with your prancing up and down the hallway and around the building.

Chloey, one of our long-term residents, was nothing short of a miracle girl with the strength of a lioness. She was our queen of the east wing surrounded by her stash of stuffed toys.

Rocky was a 6 lb Yorkie who loved sitting on someone’s lap, getting treats and roaming around in our yard.

Bobbi came to us when his elderly owner could no longer care for him. He arrived to Marty’s with dermatitis and lower airway disease. Bobbi loved to snuggle and lay in your arms. He warmed up to all of his fellow residents and quickly made himself right at home.

Boomer, our lovable 12 -year old Beagle joined our family in May 2018. This sweet boy had been through two transitions before coming to Marty’s Place. Boomer loved mealtime and when he got excited about food or seeing his friends he'd break into a howl! Boomer will be missed by all.

Bo Handsome came to us from the mid-west at 9 years old. Bo had a hard life. From a shelter he made his way to NJ and eventually to Marty’s Place. He enjoyed ice cream, but loved swimming even more. His exercise routine, along with pain medication helped through the years with his degenerative disc disease and orthopedic issues.

11 year old Buddy was our gentle giant. From the time of his arrival he had a larger than life presence. He loved his mid-day peanut butter snacks, sofas, walks with his best buds, and lots of kisses. He was a gentle yet forceful soul with tremendous magnetism.

One of our original residents at Marty's, Morgan loved to be in the center of attention, but watching from the comfort from her soft, cozy bed.

Sasha was a sweet, gentle girl who liked to quietly walk around the sanctuary visiting all of our other residents. Her favorite things were chicken, ham and cheese.

Gracie was only with us for a short time, but in that time everyone fell in love with her. She was a sweet, quiet little girl who loved to snuggle up in your arms.

Ralphie was an 11 year old Maltese who was blind and deaf. He was a little guy with a big appetite and loved hanging out in the family room with his friends...on the big bed.

Mugsey was a 15 year old pug. He was an energizer bunny that loved being held and would follow anyone around for food. He loved food and loved his BFF, Morgan even more.

To know Kosmo was to love those ears! But perhaps deeper than that, it was his soulful nature. He owned any space or room he occupied, but also welcomed and shared with everyone, human and canine alike. He became a helper dog and had a look that conveyed - whatever it is you're dealing with - all will be well. He was a resilient boy bouncing back valiantly from a few health issues, but it was now time for him to rest. We are thankful for the time he was with us, the joy and laughter he brought us with his antics and impish grin, and we are especially grateful to everyone that provided him with friendship and loving care.

Teaker was an 11 year old Labrador mix. He was a big presence at Marty's and loved to hang out with all the other dogs in the family room. Teaker was adopted from Marty's by a wonderful family who gave him a loving home in his final days. Everyone was very sad at the passing of Teaker, but happy to know he spent his final days in his own home with his family.

Kato was a pint-sized powerhouse of grit and grousiness. But hold him in your arms and he would melt into a peaceful sleep. He had several health issues including cancer. We know Kato is now reunited with both Shady and Zeus and will enjoy the comfort of being back with his best buds and free from pain.

Cali joined us in August 2016 when she was 9. She was a gentle sweetheart who could always be found sitting quietly in the living room on her favorite bed taking in all the hugs she could get. Diagnosed with cancer, we were committed to giving Cali a great quality of life for as long as she was comfortable.

We will remember Blondie as a big teddy bear. She filled a room with her personality and endeared herself to staff and volunteers alike. She enjoyed her walks with other dogs. Her favorite activity was snuggling next to a person, rolling on her back and asking for a belly rub, to which everyone was happy to give her.

Shady came to us in May 2017, with his buddy Kato. He had cataracts and dry eye and suffered from arthritis. But with the right medications and pain management, Shady enjoyed his time of relaxation at Marty’s Place. Shady hated baths, but loved treats. His little furry face will be missed at Marty’s.

Louie joined our family in July 2016 at the age of 9 ½. He was a giant in size, personality & presence. He loved very simple things - his treat ball, walks with volunteers, neck rubs. He was a protector & educator. He loved his job as house greeter & anyone who entered the front door had to go through Louie first. You could often find Louie walking the hallways of the sanctuary and attending meetings in the conference room. We are grateful that Louie found his way to us, and while we will miss him greatly, we will celebrate the joy that he brought to all.

Zeus, a large, sweet, 12-year-old Rottweiler came to us clearly feeling his age. He had his quirks and preferences, as any dog does, but he got along well with his canine and human companions, and was usually willing to go on walks. Of course, if he didn’t want to go in a certain direction, you couldn’t convince him otherwise. Some might call that being stubborn, but we came to see it as Zeus knowing his own mind - which he most certainly did.

10-year-old Moochie, a large yellow lab, and his brother Teaker, came to us when their owner passed away. The boys had spent their whole lives together, and no family member could take them both, so our Sanctuary was a good choice for them. We knew our time with him would be short, but our mission was to ensure he was loved, cared for, and kept as comfortable as possible. In the few months that followed, everyone at Marty’s Place came to love him and appreciate his big personality.

Bear, a 12-year-old Rottweiler, was not accustomed to socializing with a broad range of people or animals and needed to get used to having new people around him. So our volunteers read to him. Although Bear had never seemed to like being with our other dogs, during the last few months he was with us, he found his canine friends in Buster and Morgan, a pug. Whether all three were lying together on a bed or Buster was walking over Bear to get through a doorway, it was heartwarming to see them together.

One of our first residents was a sweet beagle named Casey, who arrived with her lifetime companion and fellow beagle, Quincy. Casey had a special friend in Steve, who, at 88, was happy to walk her at her own pace and have her snooze on his lap while he watched football. Steve and Casey are remembered with love by all of us at the Sanctuary.

Buster, a Pug/Chihuahua mix, was already 14 years old when he arrived, quickly befriending his fellow residents and capturing the heart of every person he met. He was beyond pleasantly plump at that point, and had a tough time getting around - although that didn’t stop him from following our volunteers from place to place, wanting to be a part of everything! He enjoyed resting - quietly in the comfort of his room or under the shade tree in the yard outside. Ultimately, he let us know it was time to let him go.

Jessie, a beautiful golden retriever/chow mix, was with us only a short period of time. At an amazing 17 years of age, she demonstrated her resiliency on a daily basis. She enjoyed her walks around the building and got her morning exercise walking back and forth in the east wing corridor. Her mobility became limited as her neurological deficits increased, but she was happy being around people. Our staff and volunteers showered Jessie with attention and love during her time at Marty’s Place.

Ace came from a life of hardship -never having had a real home - and with the added challenge of being deaf. Ace was full of life, and he certainly knew how to fill up a room with his personality. Everyone at the sanctuary, staff and volunteers alike, embraced Ace and wanted to help him have a great quality of life. His presence is greatly missed, but we know his spirit will always be with us.