SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals
Our Mission
Founded in 1941, SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of homeless companion animals in the greater Princeton area and beyond. We are passionate about creating a brighter future for every animal that enters our care.
A Legacy of Compassion
Our journey began with Dr. Cornelia Jaynes, a pioneering veterinarian who provided care for stray animals regardless of a client's ability to pay. Following her legacy, we have grown into the region's largest shelter, operating from our current facility in Skillman, New Jersey, since 2015. We are proud to maintain a no-kill status, ensuring that every adoptable pet receives the support they need to flourish.
Our Commitment to Care
As an independent shelter not funded by local, state, or federal tax dollars, we rely on the generosity of our community to provide comprehensive care. Our facility offers a safe haven for approximately 100 animals at a time, where we focus on rehabilitation through our core programs of rescue, shelter, health, spay/neuter, foster, and adoption. Our dedicated staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide a high standard of care for every cat and dog while they wait for their new families.
Your Role in Their Journey
Adoption is a beautiful partnership, and we believe in making matches that last a lifetime. Our team of specialists, including our Canine Compatibility Consultant, works hard to understand each pet's unique personality and charm. We invite you to join our family of adopters, fosters, and volunteers who turn love into a life-changing impact for animals in need.
Find Your New Best Friend
Your new companion is waiting to meet you. We encourage you to browse our available dogs and cats online or contact us to schedule an appointment. Visit our website today to start your journey toward a forever home.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 15, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedMunicipal PartnerOperating 50+ years
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6/11 - Fireworks Face Growing Criticism, Alpaca Farmer and SAVE Animal Shelter Say Seek Alternativeshttps://www.themontynews.org/single-post/montynews
The township’s annual fireworks show is scheduled for June 25 at Montgomery High School. While many look forward to dazzling color displays and deafening flashbangs, some are bracing for the damage it causes to their livestock and the anxiety it inflicts on pets — not to mention some war veterans.
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10/20 - Dale and Dane are a pair of cutie patooties looking for love! They are 6 and 8 years old and not afraid to run with the big dogs! They are currently in the shelter at SAVE. Apply to give them a home today ⬇️ ⬇️ 🔗 Link in bio 👉🏼SaveHomelessAnimals.Org 📍 Skillman, NJ #savehomelessanimals #adoptdontshop #petsarefamily #princetonnj #adoptashelterdog
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10/18 - 🚨 URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A HOME! 🚨 Meet Perdita! ❤️🐾 Looking for a calm dog? Keep scrolling! 😂 Perdita is always on the go, full of energy, love, and goofy charm! She’s a social butterfly who loves everyone she meets and is friendly with other dogs. Perdita deserves a family to call her own, and she needs you NOW! 🏡❤️. Ace, black lab is also looking for his forever home! Please share to help Perdita and Ace find their forever home before it’s too late! 🙏🐶 available for adoption at @saveanimalshelter Skillman NJ #dogoftheday #pittymix #dogneedsfamily #rescue #pittbulllovers
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10/18 - Zola is waiting for YOU in the shelter at SAVE! Apply to give this sweet and lovely girl a home ⬇️ ⬇️ 🔗 link in bio 📍 Skillman, NJ 👉🏼SaveHomelessAnimals.Org #terrier #adoptme #savehomelessanimals #princetonnj #adoptashelterdog
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10/14 - Quick update: sweet Husky boy is officially adopted 🐾❤️. A huge thank you to everyone who liked, shared, and commented to help get him seen. Let’s keep working together to save more dogs in need ❤️🐶This goofy, energetic, fun loving Siberian Husky is playful, adventurous, friendly, and just sassy enough to keep you laughing. ❤️ He’s tolerant of other dogs and could be a great match for a confident, playful canine companion who can keep up with his enthusiasm. 🐕🦺 He’s young, silly, and full of life , he belongs in a home, not behind kennel doors. 🏡 Please help Yukon find his forever family! Share, tag, and let’s get this boy HOME. ❤️ @saveanimalshelter @skillmannj #dogoftheday #rescuedog #huskylovers #husky #dogneedsfamily
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10/11 - 🍂🐾 Had an amazing time at Save’s Wagging Tails Fall Fest 2026! ❤️🐶 These beautiful souls had the best time soaking up so much love, attention, hugs, and affection. 🥹💕 Every wagging tail, every happy moment, and every little bit of love brings us one step closer to helping them find the forever homes they deserve. 🏡🐾 Together, we CAN make this happen! ❤️ All these sweet babies need is a chance to be loved and a family to call their own. ✨ Please help spread the word! 🐾 Share this post 🐾 Tag a friend who might be looking to adopt 🐾 Leave a comment to help boost visibility You never know , your share, tag, or comment could be the reason one of these precious souls finds their forever family! 🐕💕 Let’s turn all this love into forever homes! 🏡❤️🐾 #WaggingTailsFallFest2026 #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #ForeverHomes #AdoptLove RescueIsMyFavoriteBreed SpreadTheLove @juelstudios @faithfullimones @barkinggoodbakery @vampypaws1 @chewcheerchow @fitzandfriendspetsitting @inspired_by_ida @elle_elle_craft_collection @noshempanadas @thecraftcaffe @pixelnaughtgroup
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10/11 - THANK YOU for joining us yesterday and making SAVE’s Waggin’ Tails Fall Fest 2026 our best one yet! The pawesome adoptable pups at SAVE has a blast performing in the costume parade, making friends and collecting belly rubs from everyone they met 🥰 Heartfelt thanks to all of vendors and sponsors, especially our Presenting sponsors 👉🏼 @elevatedveterinarysolutions and Axel Law. Now we need to get them the forever homes they deserve! Like, share and comment on our posts, stories and reels. All pets in the shelter can be viewers online ⬇️ 🔗 Link in bio 👉🏼SaveHomelessAnimals.Org 📍 Skillman, NJ #savehomelessanimals #adoptdontshop #petsarefamily #princetonnj #opttoadopt
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10/9 - 🐾❤️ TWO BEAUTIFUL SOULS LOOKING FOR LOVE! 🏡🐾 Meet Ace and Yukon, two amazing boys waiting for their forever families! ❤️ 🖤 Ace, the sweet black Lab mix, has been at the shelter the longest. Thanks to his wonderful foster family, he’s enjoying a home, but he still dreams of a family of his own! 🥹 🤍 Yukon, a handsome 1 year old Husky with striking eyes, is friendly, energetic, and a total lovebug! 😍 Both love people, playtime, and have so much love to give! 🙏 Please SHARE and help Ace and Yukon find their happily ever after! Every share could change a life! ❤️🐶 #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #ForeverHome #ShareToSaveALife @saveanimalshelter @skillmannj #dogoftheday
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10/9 - Join us tomorrow, October 10th, for our Waggin’ Tails Fall Fest here at SAVE from 11am-3pm 🎃 🍂 26+ vendors, food, DJ, 50/50, scavenger hunt, bounce house, pumpkin decorating and more! Meet adoptable dogs like Elvin and support all of the cats and dogs in the shelter at SAVE🐾 🌟 Fun for the whole family 🌟 $20/adult $10/kids under 12 Thank you to our sponsors⬇️ @elevatedveterinarysolutions @yogasix_montgomery @veg @thebankofprinceton @npahade See you tomorrow ☀️ #savehomelessanimals #princetonnj #adoptashelterpet #community #waggintails
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10/8 - London is thriving in foster just like we knew he would!!! He’s a handsome, sweet and silly pooch who is constantly overlooked in the shelter. This boy dreams of a forever home that includes another dog (or two). He finds his confidence around other canines. Look how much he adores his foster sister 🥰 He’s working on his house training and loves giving his foster mama kisses 😘 Does London sound like the perfect match for you and your crew? Apply to meet this boy today ⬇️ ⬇️ 🔗 Link in bio 👉🏼SaveHomelessAnimals.Org 📍 Skillman, NJ #savehomelessanimals #adoptdontshop #fostersrock #secondchances #princetonnj
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10/5 - 🚨 WAIT… HOW IS THIS DOG STILL HOMELESS?! 🚨🐾 Seriously… LOOK AT HIM! 😍 Ace is a handsome, goofy, fun loving Lab who is good with other dogs and READY for his next adventure! This boy doesn’t want to spend his days behind kennel doors. He wants hikes, playtime, swimming, adventures, and a person who can keep up with his energy! 🏃♂️🐶 And those pool skills?! 😂 Maybe Ace was a shark in his past life! 🦈🤣 He’s the kind of dog who wants to be right in the middle of the fun. He just needs someone to give him the chance. Could YOU be Ace’s person? ❤️ If you’re looking to adopt an active, playful, loving Lab, please consider Ace. Come meet him. Give him a chance. He may be exactly the best friend you’ve been looking for. And if you can’t adopt, you can still save a life by sharing this post. 🙏 Tag someone who is ready for a four legged adventure buddy. Share this Reel. Repost it. Send it to your friends. Let’s get Ace out of that kennel and into a home. 📣 ADOPT ACE. SHARE ACE. HELP ACE FIND HIS FAMILY. His forever person is out there. Let’s make sure this reaches them. 🐾❤️ @saveanimalshelter #doglovers #saveadogslife #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #dogneedsfamily
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10/2 - Take a shelter dog on a day trip with us! 🐕 Meet Porkchop! - male yorkshire terrier - 8 years old - loves other dogs What's Porkchop like? Porkchop is calm, well behaved, and loves other dogs! Porkchop still has puppy energy despite being 8 years old, and loves to be held. Why pick Porkchop? Porkchop is only 12 pounds and can go everywhere with you! He loves a good adventure and does amazing in the car. Where to contact: SAVE animal shelter, skillman NJ, 609-309-5214 Tell our friends over there that you were referred by One Simple Wish to get a free $100 petsmart gift card when you adopt! @saveanimalshelter @thedogspot @dogwashdepot #shelterdog #dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #newjersey #onesimplewish
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10/1 - Size matters ‼️ Specifically, the size of their personalities. ⚡️😂 💨 In this corner: a pocket-sized Yorkie named Pork Chop with the confidence of a lion. 🦁 In that corner: a goofy Pittie named Tiger - a gentle giant who plays with dogs of all sizes 🐕 Together? They are the undisputed comedy champions of the SAVE dog playyard! (And the dirtiest 😂) 🏆 These two are proof that shelter pups are full of joy, personality, and endless entertainment. They’re ready to bring this comedy routine straight to your living room! 🏡 Ready to add some laughter to your life? Looking for a friend for your current pooch? Opt to adopt⬇️ ⬇️ View all of the pets in the shelter at SAVE 👀 🔗 Link in bio 👉🏼SaveHomelessAnimals.Org 📍 Skillman, NJ #savehomelessanimals #adoptashelterdog #wrestling #princetonnj #doggieplaydate
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10/1 - 🚨 PLEASE SHARE FOR OSCAR! 🚨🐾❤️ This little guy has already fought so hard. Now, Oscar needs a home. Oscar is a goofy French Bulldog mix with a HUGE head, a huge personality, and a heart full of love. 😂❤️ He loves to play, explore, give kisses, and be as close to his people as possible. Personal space simply isn’t part of his vocabulary! 🤣 When Oscar arrived at the shelter, even a short walk in the heat left him struggling to breathe. He needed specialized surgery to open his nostrils so he could finally breathe more freely. And thanks to everyone who donated, shared, prayed, and helped with his medical care, Oscar got his chance. 🙏❤️ Now look at him… 🥹 He can breathe. He can play. He can explore. He can finally enjoy being a dog. But he still doesn’t have a family. Please, don’t let Oscar’s story end at the shelter. He has been through enough. He deserves a warm bed, a loving family, and someone who will laugh at his goofy antics for years to come. 🏡❤️ Oscar is ready. He just needs someone to choose him. 🙏 PLEASE SHARE. His person could be seeing this post right now. 🐾❤️ @saveanimalshelter #dogoftheday #adoptdontshop #adorable #frenchie #bulldog
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