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Shelters & Rescues in New Jersey

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Bergen County Animal Shelter

TeterboroGOLDOur Mission The Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of all animals while providing comprehensive care and support for our community. We stri

Burlington County Animal Shelter

Westampton TownshipGOLDOur Mission The Burlington County Animal Shelter is dedicated to creating an environment where all animals receive consistent care, love, and attention. We strive to provide every pet with a quality l

Voorhees Animal Orphanage

Voorhees TownshipGOLDOur Mission Animal Orphanage is dedicated to providing compassionate shelter and medical care to stray and unwanted animals while working to secure their permanent, happy futures. We believe every ani

Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center

Cape May Court HouseGOLDCommunities throughout the United States are confronted with finding solutions for large numbers of homeless pets. As a tourist and retirement destination, CMC faces additional unique challenges. The

Bloomfield Animal Shelter - John A. Bukowski Shelter for Animals

BloomfieldGOLDOur Mission The Bloomfield Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing compassionate care for animals in need and facilitating successful, lasting adoptions. We strive to create a safe, supportive enviro

Montclair Township Animal Shelter

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption

BlackwoodGOLDOur Mission Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center is dedicated to ending companion animal homelessness in Camden County through community awareness and responsible ownership. We are committed to providin

Hamilton Township Animal Shelter

Hamilton TownshipGOLDOur Mission At the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care for animals in need while working to connect them with loving, permanent homes

Edison Municipal Animal Shelter

EdisonGOLDWelcome to the Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, where our mission is to provide a safe haven for homeless and abandoned animals while promoting responsible pet ownership in our community. We are dedic

AHS-Tinton Falls

Tinton FallsGOLDThe Associated Humane Societies rescues stray and homeless animals, both domestic and wildlife, providing quality care and sanctuary until loving homes can be found. As a community-based organization,

Alan Purcell Wayne Township Animal Shelter

WayneGOLDOur Mission At the Wayne Animal Shelter, we are dedicated to providing humane care for cats and dogs until they find their perfect forever homes. We believe that every homeless animal deserves a secon

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter

East HanoverGOLDOur Mission Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is dedicated to building a community where people and organizations work together to save today's homeless animals and prevent the neglect of tomorrow's. We bel

Pequannock Animal Shelter

Pompton PlainsGOLDOur Mission The Pequannock Animal Shelter is dedicated to serving our community by providing a safe, temporary home for animals in need. We believe in fostering a supportive environment that connects

Northern Ocean County Animal Facility

Jackson TownshipGOLDThe Ocean County Health Department operates two animal facilities. The Ocean County Animal Facilities provide temporary housing for dogs and cats and maintain a 24-hour receiving service for stray ani

Southern Ocean County Animal Facility

Stafford TownshipGOLDThe Ocean County Health Department operates two animal facilities. The Ocean County Animal Facilities provide temporary housing for dogs and cats and maintain a 24-hour receiving service for stray ani

Franklin Township Animal Shelter

SomersetGOLDAdoption Policy Adoption fee for dogs, cats, kittens, and rabbits is $60 per animal with a discount available for adopting two animals together. Cats, dogs, rabbits and kittens are spayed/neutered. Ca

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

BridgewaterGOLDOur Mission At the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, we are dedicated to ensuring that the precious animals in our care are safe, healthy, and loved. Every year, we welcome nearly 1,000 animals into o

Vernon Township Animal Control

GOLDA Heart for Our Community Animals The Vernon Township Animal Shelter is dedicated to the care and well-being of the animal population in our township. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive envi

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Bergen

5 organizations

Bergen County Animal Shelter
TeterboroGOLDOur Mission The Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of all animals while providing comprehensive care and support for our community. We stri

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Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge

OaklandSILVERRamapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI), the leading no-kill animal shelter in Northern New Jersey, is dedicated to second chances by providing safe refuge and essential medical and behavioral care,

Real Dog Rescue, Inc.

MahwahSILVERFor up to date news and event happenings at Real Dog Rescue, Inc., please visit our website, instagram or Facebook page: www.RealDogRescue.org www.facebook.com/RealDogRescueOrg Real Dog Res

Cat Crew Rescue

OradellBRONZECat Crew Rescue is a small, all volunteer, foster based rescue focusing on homeless cats/kittens in Bergen County, New Jersey. We do what we can with limited resources and a small group of fosters to

Pet ResQ Inc.

TenaflyBRONZEPet Res Q Inc. is a not for profit 501c3 organization dedicated to saving unwanted pets. Most of our rescues are "special needs" whether it being badly abused, older or handicapped. Without Pet Res Q

Burlington

1 organization

Burlington County Animal Shelter
Westampton TownshipGOLDOur Mission The Burlington County Animal Shelter is dedicated to creating an environment where all animals receive consistent care, love, and attention. We strive to provide every pet with a quality l

Camden

2 organizations

Voorhees Animal Orphanage
Voorhees TownshipGOLDOur Mission Animal Orphanage is dedicated to providing compassionate shelter and medical care to stray and unwanted animals while working to secure their permanent, happy futures. We believe every ani
SOS Beagle Rescue-NJ
AtcoBRONZEOur Mission SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to providing loving second chances for Beagles in need, ensuring they find their way into safe and permanent homes. Since 1991, our organization has wo

Cape May

1 organization

Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
Cape May Court HouseGOLDCommunities throughout the United States are confronted with finding solutions for large numbers of homeless pets. As a tourist and retirement destination, CMC faces additional unique challenges. The

Essex

4 organizations

Bloomfield Animal Shelter - John A. Bukowski Shelter for Animals
BloomfieldGOLDOur Mission The Bloomfield Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing compassionate care for animals in need and facilitating successful, lasting adoptions. We strive to create a safe, supportive enviro
Montclair Township Animal Shelter
MontclairGOLD
Associated Humane Societies
NewarkSILVERThe Associated Humane Societies rescues stray and homeless animals, both domestic and wildlife, providing quality care and sanctuary until loving homes can be found. As a community-based organization,
Rescue Haven Foundation
CaldwellBRONZEThe mission of Rescue Haven Foundation is to save dogs and give them a chance at a new life. We do this by providing foster homes that will nurture their physical and emotional health, help locate th

Gloucester

2 organizations

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption
BlackwoodGOLDOur Mission Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center is dedicated to ending companion animal homelessness in Camden County through community awareness and responsible ownership. We are committed to providin
South Jersey Rescue
GibbstownBRONZEOur Mission South Jersey Rescue is dedicated to giving our furry friends a second chance by building lasting relationships founded on love, trust, and respect. We are a compassionate, private 501(c)(3

Hudson

1 organization

Union City Feral Cat Committee
Union CityBRONZEThe Union City Feral Cat Committee (UCFCC) is a non profit organization (501c3) made up of cat loving volunteers who feed, trap, neuter and return (TNR) the feral cats of our neighborhoods. The missio

Hunterdon

1 organization

Animal Alliance
LambertvilleSILVEROur Mission Animal Alliance is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to rescuing and rehabilitating homeless animals, providing them with a second chance at a happy life. We work tirelessly to

Mercer

1 organization

Hamilton Township Animal Shelter
Hamilton TownshipGOLDOur Mission At the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care for animals in need while working to connect them with loving, permanent homes

Middlesex

7 organizations

Edison Municipal Animal Shelter
EdisonGOLDWelcome to the Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, where our mission is to provide a safe haven for homeless and abandoned animals while promoting responsible pet ownership in our community. We are dedic
Sammy's Hope, Inc
SayrevilleSILVERSammy's Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center is privately-operated animal shelter, staffed and supported by volunteers, that helps care for and find Forever Homes for homeless animals. We work with l
Happy Paws Rescue Inc.
PiscatawayBRONZETo apply for a cat or dog, visit our website at www.happypawsrescue.org. Click on the ADOPT tab and fill out an adoption application. ****************************************************************
Karma Cat Rescue Society
MilltownBRONZEThe mission of the Karma Cat Rescue Society is to provide a safe and peaceful haven for homeless, abandoned or abused animals. We will help decrease the number of cats being destroyed in kill shelters
New Beginnings Animal Rescue
East BrunswickBRONZEOur Mission New Beginnings Animal Rescue provides a safe haven for homeless animals by meeting their medical, physical, and emotional needs. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to match every animal i
Pittie Party Rescue
North Brunswick TownshipBRONZEPittie Party Rescue is a nonprofit organization based in Northern and Central NJ whose mission is to rescue animals in need and work to place them in successful new homes.
Woodbridge Animal Shelter
SewarenBRONZEOur Mission Woodbridge Animal Group (WAG) is dedicated to helping shelter pets heal, ensuring every homeless animal in our care can find their way home. We work tirelessly to provide compassionate sup

Monmouth

2 organizations

AHS-Tinton Falls
Tinton FallsGOLDThe Associated Humane Societies rescues stray and homeless animals, both domestic and wildlife, providing quality care and sanctuary until loving homes can be found. As a community-based organization,
Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue
CliffwoodBRONZECastle of Dreams Animal Rescue is a 501C (3) all volunteer animal rescue organization based in Central NJ. Our mission is centered on the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs and puppies from dire situa

Morris

5 organizations

Alan Purcell Wayne Township Animal Shelter
WayneGOLDOur Mission At the Wayne Animal Shelter, we are dedicated to providing humane care for cats and dogs until they find their perfect forever homes. We believe that every homeless animal deserves a secon
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
East HanoverGOLDOur Mission Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is dedicated to building a community where people and organizations work together to save today's homeless animals and prevent the neglect of tomorrow's. We bel
Pequannock Animal Shelter
Pompton PlainsGOLDOur Mission The Pequannock Animal Shelter is dedicated to serving our community by providing a safe, temporary home for animals in need. We believe in fostering a supportive environment that connects
Northstar Pet Rescue
BoontonSILVERIn many areas of the country, especially in the South, the situation for animals is desperate: Chained outside and starving, homeless and running loose, or just simply no longer wanted and abandoned
Randolph Regional Animal Shelter
Mendham TownshipSILVERFriends of Randolph Animal Pound is a non-Profit Organization. The Friends of Randolph Animal Pound is a core group of dedicated volunteers who have made it their mission to provide humane care for st

Ocean

2 organizations

Northern Ocean County Animal Facility
Jackson TownshipGOLDThe Ocean County Health Department operates two animal facilities. The Ocean County Animal Facilities provide temporary housing for dogs and cats and maintain a 24-hour receiving service for stray ani
Southern Ocean County Animal Facility
Stafford TownshipGOLDThe Ocean County Health Department operates two animal facilities. The Ocean County Animal Facilities provide temporary housing for dogs and cats and maintain a 24-hour receiving service for stray ani

Passaic

1 organization

North Jersey Community Animal Shelter
BloomingdaleSILVERWelcome to the North Jersey Community Animal Shelter (NJ CAS). Our shelter is open every day, including weekends, and is located at 23 Brandt Lane, Bloomingdale NJ 07403. You can also reach us at (973

Salem

1 organization

Salem County Humane Society
Penns GroveBRONZEThe Salem County Humane Society is a no kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats, located in Carneys Point, New Jersey. As a no kill shelter, we work hard to place animals in loving homes, but for thos

Somerset

3 organizations

Franklin Township Animal Shelter
SomersetGOLDAdoption Policy Adoption fee for dogs, cats, kittens, and rabbits is $60 per animal with a discount available for adopting two animals together. Cats, dogs, rabbits and kittens are spayed/neutered. Ca
Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
BridgewaterGOLDOur Mission At the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, we are dedicated to ensuring that the precious animals in our care are safe, healthy, and loved. Every year, we welcome nearly 1,000 animals into o
SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals
SkillmanSILVERFounded in 1941, SAVE is an independent non-profit animal shelter dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of homeless companion animals in the greater Princeton area. The SAVE shelter facility

Sussex

1 organization

Vernon Township Animal Control
GOLDA Heart for Our Community Animals The Vernon Township Animal Shelter is dedicated to the care and well-being of the animal population in our township. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive envi