Smiling Dog From Montclair Animal Shelter Warms Hearts

MONTCLAIR, NJ — His name is Beans. And yes, he’s real.

That’s the caption the Montclair Township Animal Shelter shared on a recent social media post featuring a particularly photogenic pooch and his heartwarming smile.

Some local animal lovers wrote that Beans’ smile inspired one of their own. “What a smile!” one gushed. “I see a little Jim Carrey!” another wrote.

Here’s what Montclair Animal Shelter Director Liz Morgan told Patch about the energetic doggie, who is available for adoption as of Thursday:

“Beans is a 10-month-old Jack Russell terrier / chihuahua mix. He is fully grown at 24 pounds. He is very active and needs regular exercise. He is good with other dogs, no cats. Teen kids would be best.”

Learn more about adopting or fostering pets at the Montclair Animal Shelter here.

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