Meet Baton Rouge, Chloe, Moonie, and Simon — four animals who are looking for their new forever families in the Hudson County area. Baton Rouge is a young and playful Pit Bull Terrier mix, while Simon is an older and laid-back Labrador mix, but eager for lots of love. Chloe and Moonie are two adorable domestic shorthair cats that became besties after meeting at a shelter in Puerto Rico. Read on to learn more about these potential pets, how to adopt Baton Rouge from the Liberty Humane Society team, and how to adopt Chloe, Moonie, and Simon from the Animal Lighthouse Rescue team.
Baton Rouge
Name: Baton Rouge
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Weight: 49.5 pounds
Age: 2
Ideal Home: A active family who loves to walk in the park or go for a nice hike.
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Maybe, she does not react to seeing other dogs.
Cats: Unknown
Crate-Trained: Unknown
House Trained: Unknown
Other Training: Knows sit
Leash Manners: Pulls a bit when excited about an area.
Personality: Baton Rouge is a young, playful dog who loves to play and take long walks.
Why she/he was brought to the rescue: Baton Rouge was found as a stray.
For adoption information on Baton Rouge, click here.
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Chloe + Moonie
Name: Chloe (Tabby) and Moonie (white/orange)
Breed: Domestic Shorthairs
Weight: 7 pounds each
Age: 1-1.5
Ideal Home: Active, loving, and lots of Netflix and cuddle time. These cats will thrive in an active home with kids or in a quiet home with a retired owner. They are very adaptable kitties.
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
Carrier Trained: Yes
Litter Box Trained: Yes
Personality: Moonie and Chloe are super friendly, laid-back best friends. Moonie is very outgoing and loves human affection. He is always looking out for his bestie Chloe and helps her come out of her shell. Chloe is very gentle and polite. She loves sunbathing and watching Moonie explore. They love to play with toys and make for excellent couch cuddlers for a movie night in. This darling duo would be a great fit for any first-time cat owner.
Why she/he was brought to the rescue: Moonie and Chloe arrived in NYC from Animal Lighthouse Rescue’s sister shelter in Puerto Rico. They were both found as strays and became best friends when they met at the shelter.
For adoption information on Moonie and Chloe, click here.
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Simon
Name: Simon
Breed: Labrador Mix
Weight: 25 pounds
Age: 15
Ideal Home: A quiet, nurturing, home with lots of leisurely neighborhood strolls and couch cuddles to offer. He would make a perfect city or suburban dog.
Kids: Older kids would be best due to Simon’s age.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Lots of potential
Crate-Trained: Yes
House Trained: Almost
Leash Manners: Simon is perfect on a leash.
Personality: Simon is a laid-back older gentleman with so much love and companionship to offer. He loves to take long naps in his bed, enjoys going on short walks throughout the day, and will always happily accept a treat. Don’t let his age fool you, he has so much life and love to give, including endless cuddles by your side.
Why she/he was brought to the rescue: Simon arrived in NYC from Animal Lighthouse Rescue’s sister shelter in Puerto Rico. He was dropped off by his previous owners in the trunk of a car at no fault of his own.
For adoption information on Simon, click here.
Weehawken Pool Memberships Now Open to All New Jersey Residents
While we patiently wait for summer here in Hudson County, the Weehawken Township Pool Complex is wasting no time. The public pool, located at 2 Port Imperial Boulevard in Weehawken, is getting ready for the warmer days ahead and has officially released its 2025 season membership details for all New Jersey residents this week (and rumor has it, spots sell out fast). Read on for everything we know so far and how to register for a membership at the Weehawken Township Pool Complex in New Jersey.
2025 Information
The Weehawken Township Pool Complex will re-open just in time for Memorial Day Weekend this year and pool-goers can make a splash as early as May 24th, 2025. After MDW, the pool will only be open on weekends throughout June. The full pool season will begin on June 24th, 2025 with an extended schedule after schools officially close for summer break. Membership is open to all New Jersey residents — registration can be done here.
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Pool Hours
- Weekdays (starting June 24th, 2025)
- 6AM-8AM: Lap Swim
- 8AM-10AM: Swim Lessons
- 10AM-8PM: General Hours
- Weekends (starting May 24th, 2025)
- 7AM-9AM: Lap Swim
- 10AM-8PM: General Hours
Memberships + Pricing
Annual Membership for Weehawken Residents
- $125 for the adult primary
- Plus $75 per adult in household
- Children under 17 admitted for free when accompanied by adult member
Annual Membership for Non-Residents
- $250 for the adult primary
- Plus $150 per adult in household
- Children under 17 admitted for free when accompanied by adult member
Day Passes
Day passes are non-refundable, must be pre-purchased online, and cannot be purchased in-person. Day passes also are limited to weekdays only and cannot be used on weekends or holidays. Regardless of residency, day passes will be $40 per adult and $20 per child. Day passes will be available starting on June 25th, 2025 and can be used between 10AM-8PM.
Background on the Weehawken Pool
Weehawken’s municipal swimming pool (aka the Weehawken Township Pool Complex) opened in the summer of 2021. The $10.5 million complex has views of the NYC skyline, a water slide, a lap pool, splash pads, and more. The pool formerly only permitted Weehawken residents to become pool members, but after various efforts from surrounding towns without public pools, the conversation escalated and the state got involved.
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The pool had been built using some state funding provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Green Acres Program, and back in June, the DEP claimed it wasn’t right for Weehawken to restrict membership after having used state funding. The DEP even withheld $4 million in Green Acres funds for ongoing projects at the Waterfront Park until Weehawken opened its membership to non-residents, per TapInto. It wasn't until August of 2022 that the pool would officially start permitting out-of-town residents to use the outdoor pool. Now, the Weehawken Pool is open to all New Jersey residents.
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