Michael Phelps Sussex

Michael Phelps and Lima are two survivors looking for a special forever home. These adorable 10-pound Jack Russell Terrier mixes are thought to be between 2 to 5 years old. They came from a large hoarding situation in Phillipsburg and were among 40 dogs that were dumped from a truck in the middle of the night in Sussex County. Thankfully, they found their way to safety and have spent the last several months learning that people can be kind and the world doesn’t have to be scary.

Michael Phelps was very shut-down when he entered our rescue. In fact, he earned his name because when rescuers first arrived, he swam across an entire pond to get away from them before eventually being safely trapped. For over a month in foster, he wouldn’t allow anyone to touch him. Watching his transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Today, Michael is the life of the party and the biggest snuggle bug! He loves playing with other dogs, racing around the yard, and collecting as...