Directory of Animal Shelters in New Jersey

Looking for a new pet? Please consider adopting a new dog or puppy from an animal shelter in New Jersey. You’ll find information on all of the animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups we’ve partnered with in New Jersey below. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in New Jersey.

Burlington County Animal Alliance of New Jersey

Willingboro, NJ

Burlington County Animal Alliance of New Jersey Burlington County Animal Alliance (BCAA) was established in 1999 to help homeless dogs and cats find new homes. BCAA is a 501(c) nonprofit group, and 100% of their proceeds go to animals in their care which includes spaying and neutering and all other medical treatments required for the dog and cat to enjoy a long and healthy life. They also advocate the spaying and neutering of all companion animals and will not adopt to anyone whose present dogs and cats are not neutered and spayed. BCAA is a network of fosters and all animals are taken care of in homes. They do not have a building to visit but do hold weekly adoption events. See Details

Monmouth County SPCA

Eatontown, NJ

Monmouth County SPCA In Eatontown, NJ, Monmouth County SPCA stands as a guardian and advocate for all animals. Their unwavering commitment involves upholding animal cruelty laws and offering refuge to homeless, mistreated and abandoned pets. While awaiting adoption, they also work tirelessly to combat pet overpopulation through spaying/neutering, and they actively promote humane treatment through education and their role as an invaluable community resource. See Details

NJ STRAYS

Maplewood, NJ

NJ STRAYS NJ STRAYS is a no-kill animal welfare organization located in Maplewood, NJ, and serving the North Jersey area. Since 2012, they have been working to reduce shelter intake and decrease euthanasia among animals at shelters. They help stop family pets and strays from entering the animal shelter system. They sponsor microchipping clinics, outdoor cat relocation, and owner surrender prevention and also provide advocacy for and education about the no-kill animal movement.

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Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter

East Hanover, NJ

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter envisions a community where there are no abused, abandoned, neglected, or homeless animals. They strive to provide exceptional care all homeless animals, place homeless cats and dogs in permanent, loving homes, and promote the spaying, neutering and microchipping of every pet, and humane education. See Details

Animal Welfare Association

Voorhees, NJ

Animal Welfare Association Animal Welfare Association (AWA) is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization in Voorhees, NJ. They operate the oldest and largest low-cost pet clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey. See Details

Its A Ruff Life Rescue

Trenton, NJ

Its A Ruff Life Rescue Its A Ruff Life Rescue, led by passionate volunteers, rescues and rehabilitates dogs, aiming to save them from euthanasia or abandonment. Their mission extends to education and advocating against inhumane practices. Through thorough testing, medical care, and foster placements, they work diligently to find each dog a forever home by matching traits with adopters' lifestyles, ensuring a harmonious and lasting connection. See Details

Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center

Cape May Court House, NJ

Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center The Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, located in Cape May Court House, NJ, is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and rehoming abandoned animals. They offer adoption services, community outreach and educational programs to promote animal welfare. Visit to find a new pet or support their mission to save lives. See Details

Humane Society of Ocean City

Ocean City, NJ

Humane Society of Ocean City The Humane Society of Ocean City is a no-kill animal shelter in Ocean City, NJ. They provide adoption services and also offer full-service veterinary care to the community with low-cost spay/neuter services, proactive dental care, microchipping, and more. See Details

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Blackwood, NJ

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, NJ, cares for animals in need, including those surrendered due to medical or financial issues, abandoned strays, or victims of neglect. The center provides quality medical care and housing while working to find loving homes or reunite lost pets with their owners. See Details

SAVE Animal Shelter

Skillman, NJ

SAVE Animal Shelter Founded in 1941, SAVE Animal Shelter is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Skillman, NJ, dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of homeless companion animals. Serving the greater Princeton area and beyond, SAVE provides compassionate care, shelter, and adoption services to pets in need. See Details

Second Chance Pet Adoption League

Morris Plains, NJ

Second Chance Pet Adoption League Second Chance Pet Adoption League is a small non-profit organization of a few people dedicated to finding homes for endangered dogs. They rescue most of pets from local shelters/pounds that may otherwise have to euthanize them due to lack of space, and puppy mills where they live in cages neglected until they are no longer useful. They also accept owner surrendered dogs on a limited basis depending on space. See Details

Vorhees Animal Orphanage

Voorhees, NJ

Vorhees Animal Orphanage Voorhees Animal Orphanage are participants in the "Seniors for Seniors" program. The fees are waived for seniors who are 65 yeas of age or older and looking to adopt a senior cat or dog (any animal 7 years of age or older). The Voorhees Animal Orphanage is a Municipal Animal Shelter dedicated to providing shelter, food and medical care to stray and unwanted animals, until permanent homes can be found. See Details

Cherrybrook Pet Supplies

Garwood, NJ

Cherrybrook Pet Supplies For 40 years Cherrybrook has provided products and expertise to ensure all pets are healthy & happy. See Details

WISE Animal Rescue

Lake Hiawatha, NJ

WISE Animal Rescue WISE Animal Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Lake Hiawatha, NJ. WISE rescues dogs of all ages and breeds from unsafe environments as well as those who are abandoned or surrendered. Specifically, the organization is committed to advocating for and educating about dogs categorized as bully breed mixes that suffer an undeserved negative image which results in them facing unwarranted and unjust prejudice. See Details

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