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.