We are a volunteer based organization that pulls dogs from various locations, including out of state shelters. Our NJ based volunteers pull from high kill shelters in NJ. South Hills was founded by Ashley Rittle and Nick Ferraro in 2014. Nick Ferraro is an experienced and highly regarded trainer that not only trains our dogs, but trains dogs for other rescues..

We rescue animals as an alternative to euthanizing dogs

A prospective adopter must fill out an application and once that is approved must have the entire family come for a meet and greet and if we determine it is a good fit, an adoption contract must be signed