Rescue and Adoption Resources
This list should be considered a resource, and not a recommendation by the HDA. We suggest you check references by contacting other dog owners.
Does your dog need Spaying/Neutering? You may want to look into the "Friends of Animals" discount program. For more information: Link: http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html
Does your dog need Spaying/Neutering? You may want to look into the "Friends of Animals" discount program. For more information: Link: http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html
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Save a Life - Adopt a Homeless Pet!
Did you know?...In the U.S., 3-4 million dogs and cats are euthanized every year (Source: HSUS). In New Jersey, approximately 48,000 stray dogs and cats were euthanized in 2003 - 41 % of all dogs and cats impounded! (Source: NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services). An estimated 25% of shelter animals are purebred (Source: HSUS). Please consider adopting a shelter pet! Will you volunteer?...The groups below are always in need of help. Please consider fostering a shelter dog until a "forever" home can be found, volunteering your time (e.g., walking the dogs), and/or donating supplies or money to help support the cause of homeless animals. Hudson County: Companion Animal Placement (CAP) P.O. Box 3365, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Periodic adoption days are held at the Hoboken Animal Hospital, 640 Washington St. Animals are also shown by appointment. Petfinder page: Companion Animal Placement Email: [email protected] Website: companionanimalplacement.org Liberty Humane Society 235 Jersey City Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07305 P. 201.547.4147 F. 201.547.8381 Hours Of Operation: Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 8am to 4:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8am to 7pm Hours for Adoption: Monday through Friday: 2:00pm to 7:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am to 4:00pm Associated Humane Societies, Inc. (Newark, Tinton Falls, Forked River, Union) The City Of Hoboken contracts with AHS for animal control services, so all stray animals and injured wildlife found in Hoboken are taken to AHS's Newark shelter. AHS, founded in 1906, is a full-service humane society and the largest animal shelter system in NJ. They operate four animal care centers and Popcorn Park Zoo, a sanctuary for injured, ill, exploited, abused, abandoned, and elderly wildlife, birds, exotic, and farm animals. AHS also publishes The Humane News, the largest humane magazine in the world, helps prosecute animal cruelty cases, and promotes protective legislation. Click here for AHS's current pet lists. Shelter Locations: * Newark (Essex County): 124 Evergreen Ave. - just off Rt. 1 & 9, near Newark Liberty Airport; click here for directions. Adoption center open daily, 12noon - 6pm. (973) 824-7080. * Tinton Falls (Monmouth County): 2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547. (732) 922-0100. * Forked River (Ocean County): Humane Way at Lacey Road. (609) 693-1900 * Union (Union County): Jefferson Ave., off Rt. 22 East. (908) 810-1663. Petfinder.com The largest shelter pet database in the world, founded right here in New Jersey (Hillsborough)! Search locally or nationwide by breed, age, size, & gender. |
Considering Purchasing a New Puppy?
Read this important info from the American Kennel Club (AKC): - About Buying a Dog - Are You Ready for a Dog? - The Right Dog for You - Finding Your Dog - Be a Responsible Dog Owner Click here for the AKC's Breeder Referral Contacts NoPuppyMills.com - Break the Chain of Abuse - Please don't buy your puppy at a pet store, go to a Reputable Breeder instead! - Please don't shop at pet stores that sell puppies! Breed Rescue Organizations Breed rescues place (mostly adult) purebred dogs that have been returned to breeders or left at animal shelters. If you are looking for a particular breed of dog, we encourage you get a rescue - you'll help save a dog! To find rescue organizations for a particular breed, check out: New York Breed Rescue Network AKC's "Breed Rescue Groups" - nationwide; listed alphabetically ThePoop.com's Rescue Group Search Engine - just fill in "breed" (& location, as desired) Additional Resources: Hudson County Animal League Animal Relief Foundation Fund, Inc. (Jersey City) Animals in Need Assisi Center/Hudson County SPCA (Jersey City) Companion Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) (Bayonne) Lend-A-Paw Animal Rescue Foundation of NJ (North Bergen) Secaucus Animal Shelter St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center (Madison) Jersey Animal Coalition (Maplewood) Save The Animals Rescue Team (S.T.A.R.T.) (Little Falls) Small Dog Rescue (Princeton) Greyhound Friends of NJ njpets.org's list of NJ shelters & rescue groups World Animal Net's list of NJ rescue & animal protection groups |
