New Jersey Animal Shelters

340 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Critter Companion Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Sussex, NJ 07461
    (615) 668-5334
    Details
    Cumberland County / Vineland SPCA
    1244 N. Delsea Drive
    Vineland, NJ 08360

    Located in Cumberland County

    856-691-1500
    Details
    Dalmatian Rescue of North Jersey
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 331
    Kenilworth, NJ 07033

    Located in Union County

    908-810-0639
    Details
    Dalmation Rescue of New Jersey
    Rescue Organization
    165 White Horse Pike
    Berlin, NJ 08009

    Located in Camden County

    856-753-3323
    Details
    Delaware Valley Akita rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 578
    Rancocas, NJ 08073

    Located in Burlington County

    609-859-3125
    Details
    Delaware Valley Bichon Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 2411
    Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

    Located in Burlington County

    856-829-4615
    Details
    Denville Animal Control - Red Woof Inn Denville Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    1 St. Mary'S Place
    Denville, NJ 07834

    Located in Morris County

    973-983-7538
    Details
    Don't Bully Us Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 246
    Wenonah, NJ 08090
    Details
    Doodle Rescue Collective Inc
    Rescue Organization
    2 Prospect Avenue
    Montclair, NJ 07042

    Located in Essex County

    973-707-7089
    Details
    Doodle Rescue Collective, Inc
    Rescue Organization
    2 Prospect Avenue
    Montclair, NJ 07042

    Located in Essex County

    973-707-7089
    Details
    Dover Township Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    2201 Whitesville Road
    Toms River, NJ 08754

    Located in Ocean County

    732-367-5044
    Details
    EASEL Animal Rescue League
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 5903
    Lawrenceville, NJ 08638
    Details

    Animal Shelters in New Jersey

    New Jersey has 340 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 23 counties. About half are rescue organizations. Jersey City has more than any other New Jersey city, followed by Bridgewater and Hamilton. There is no shortage of choice in New Jersey — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    New Jersey has 340 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Jersey City has more than anywhere else in New Jersey, followed by Bridgewater, Hamilton and Toms River. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Morris, Monmouth and Camden counties have the most, though listings reach 23 of New Jersey's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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