Animal and Pet Rescues in New Jersey

These organizations are private, tax exempt organizations. Any adoption fees or donations are tax deductible. If you need to get rid of a pet, do not just let it go. Bring it to a shelter or rescue group and let it find a new family. Many of them offer low cost spay/neuter programs. If you cannot adopt, give a look at the sites and see if you can make a donation here are many ways to help. If you can donate just an hour or two a week, become a volunteer. Become a foster family for an animal while they are waiting for a permanent home. Shop in their on line stores. They have very nice gifts for that animal lover in your life. Participate in their fund raisers. Many of the shelters have interesting things going on like dinners, tag sales, raffles etc. Everything goes to the animals. Theses are arranged by county. If you do not see a shelter or group in your county, call the one nearest you. If they cannot help, they will be glad to refer you to one who can.

Bergen County New Jersey Animal Rescues

Closter Animal Welfare Society Inc. (CLAWS) ( cats and dogs)
http://www.clawsadopt.org/
They do not have a shelter, They operate with foster homes only and are in need of more foster families Check the events page for up coming adoption events.

Camden County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

The Animal Adoption Center ( cats and dogs)
http://www.animaladoption.com/
They have some very interesting events coming up. Try and attend one.

Save Our small Dogs ( small breed dogs only)
http://www.sosdogs.org/
If you are looking for a pure bred dog such as a Yorkie, Westie or other small breed, consider contacting them they have some beautiful animals up for adoption.

Cape May County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Humane Society of Ocean City
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/hsoc.html

Essex County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Jersey Animal Coalition (cats and dogs)
http://www.jaconline.org/s1/index.html
Check out the events on the front page. Also, the gift shop items.

Gloucester County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Pig Placement Network( pot bellied pigs only)
http://www.pigplacementnetwork.com/
Pot Bellied Pigs make great pets, but if they are not right for you consider helping with a donation.

Mercer County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Animal Allies (cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/aa.html
They sponsor low-cost spay/neuter clinics.

Pet Rescue of Mercer (cats and dogs)
http://www.petrescueofmercer.org/
They offer a half price spay/neuter program.

Animal Friends for Education and Welfare( cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/afew.html
They have a mobile van for spay/neuter clinics.

Middlesex County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

New Jersey Boxer Rescue (Boxer dogs only)
http://www.njboxerrescue.com/
Looking for a Prue bred to adopt? Take a look at the boxers. They are great dogs.

Monmouth County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Adopt-A-Pet ( cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ05.html
They are leading the fight against puppy mills. They serve al of New Jersey.

Monmouth County SPCA (dogs cats and small animals)
http://www.monmouthcountyspca.org/
they offer low-cost spay/neuter, dog training, and discount vaccine and testing clinics they also have a thrift shop If you are in the area, drop in and see if you can buy something

Morris County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter
http://www.njshelter.org/
Check out the events page. There are some interesting ones coming up. They also offer microchipping and dog training classes.

Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc. ( cats and dogs)
http://www.noahsarknj.org/jvs/index.shtml

St. Hubert’s( cats and dogs)
http://sthuberts.org/
They have a dog training school. Check the events page. They have some great things coming. up. They also work with wildlife rescues.

Ocean County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Puppy Love Pet Rescue ( dogs and cats)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ302.html
They serve Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Union Counties

Passaic County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

S.T.A.R.T. Animal Rescue (dogs and cats)
http://members.petfinder.org/~NJ120/index.html
They have different low cost spy/neuter options. Check out the events page. They have something very special coming up.

Salem County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

The American Society for Welfare of Cats ( cats only)
http://www.magpage.com/~jmagic/cats.html
They are in desperate need of donations. Expenses have forced them to stop taking in any cats at the present time. If you are looking to make a big difference, consider donating to them.

Somerset County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

Animal Alliance ( dogs and cats)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ290.html
They have a spay/neuter program. They also have many up coming events.
Sussex County

Union County, New Jersey Animal Rescues

PawsAbilities (cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/pawsabilities.html
They do not have a shelter. All the animals are in foster homes and they are in need of more foster families. Check the web site for up coming events that you might be able to attend.