Greg Hatala/For NJ Advance Media
N.J. pets in need: Dec. 2, 2019
If you’re interested in helping homeless animals but aren’t able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be of assistance.
Realistically, not everyone can adopt. People who live in apartments or developments that have no-pets policies fall into that category, as do people with allergies or disabilities that will not allow them to care for pets of their own. Here are some suggestions for ways people who want to help can participate in caring for homeless animals.
- Help out at a local shelter. It's not glamorous work by any means, but it's vital and will be very much appreciated. You can do anything from help walk dogs to bottle feed kittens, help clean kennels or cat's cages or even help with bathing and grooming. Contact your local shelter to find out their policies regarding volunteers.
- If you're handy, you can lend a hand in many ways. Shelters usually need repairs of many kinds, so fixer-uppers can help out like that. If you sew, quilt or crochet, you can make blankets for your local shelter.
- Help out at an adoption event. Many shelters and rescue groups participate in local events by hosting a table with pets available for adoption. They also hold these program at malls, pet supply stores and banks, and can always use a helping hand.
- For galleries like this one and for online adoptions sites, often a shelter or rescue group doesn't have the time or equipment to shoot good photos of their adoptable pets. Something as simple as making yourself available to shoot and provide digital files of pet photos can be a big help.
- Donate. It doesn't have to be money; shelters need cleaning supplies, pet food, toys for the animals and often even things we don't think twice about getting rid of like old towels and newspapers. Every little bit helps.
If you don’t know where your local animal shelter or rescue group is, a quick online search will reveal a number of results. It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to get involved but it provides immeasurable assistance.
Animal Alliance
Elianna is a 3-year-old female plott hound mix in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to https://www.animalalliancenj.org/.
Animal Welfare Association
Carol is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email [email protected].
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
Chubby is a 6-year-old male shih tzu mix at the Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter in East Hanover. For more information, call 973-386-0590, email [email protected] or go to https://njshelter.org/.
Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
Jersey is an adult male domestic longhair at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in Bridgewater. For more information, call 908-725-0308 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/bridgewater/somerset-regional-animal-shelter-nj32/.
EASEL Animal Rescue League
Isabella is an adult female terrier in the care of EASEL Animal Rescue League in Ewing. For more information, email [email protected], call 609-883-0540 or go to https://www.easelnj.org/.
One Step Closer Animal Rescue
Tern is a 5-year-old female dilute calico in the care of One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Sparta. For more information, call 973-810-2853, email [email protected] or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/sparta/one-step-closer-animal-rescue-o-dot-sc-dot-ar-dot-nj133/.
Eleventh Hour Rescue
Shane is a 12-year-old male border collie/golden retriever mix in the care of Eleventh Hour Rescue in Rockaway. For more information call 973-664-0865 or go to https://www.ehrdogs.org/.
Tabby's Place
Disco is an adult female brown tabby in the care of Tabby's Place in East Amwell. For more information, call 908-237-5300 or go to https://www.tabbysplace.org/.
Associated Humane Society in Forked River
Hooch is 4-year-old male mastiff at the Associated Humane Society in Forked River. For more information, call 609-693-1900 or go to https://www.ahscares.org/Contentpage/169.
Chance at Life Cat Rescue
Pomona is a 7-month-old female tabby in the care of Chance at Life Cat Rescue in Bergen County. For more information, call 201-982-2219, email [email protected] or go to https://chanceatlifecatrescue.com/.
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in North Branch
Optimus is a 6-year-old male pit bull terrier at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in North Branch. For more information, call 908-526-3330 or go to https://www.sthuberts.org/animals-available-for-adoption/.
Edison Animal Shelter
Bridgett is a 1-year-old female tabby in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter in Edison. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email [email protected] or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ593&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.
Associated Humane Society in Newark
Hitch is a 1-year-old male pit bull terrier/hound mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.
Humane Society of Ocean City
Holly is an 8-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 or email [email protected].
Wise Animal Rescue
Henry is a 2 1/2-year-old male Staffordshire bull terrier in the care of Wise Animal Rescue in Parsippany. For more information, email [email protected] or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/parsippany/wise-animal-rescue-nj854/.
St. Hubert's Noah's Ark
Sal is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthair at St. Hubert's Noah's Ark in Ledgewood. For more information, call 973-448-7601, email [email protected] or go to https://www.sthuberts.org/animals-available-for-adoption/.
Burlington County Animal Shelter
Bubba Louie is a 2-year-old male beagle at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. For more information, call 609-265-5073 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/mount-holly/burlington-county-animal-shelter-nj148/.
EASEL Animal Rescue League
Della is a young female domestic shorthair in the care of EASEL Animal Rescue League in Ewing. For more information, email [email protected], call 609-883-0540 or go to https://www.easelnj.org/.
Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption
Becky is a 3-year-old female American bulldog/boxer mix in the care of Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption in Cranford. For more information, call 908-425-0008, email [email protected] or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/cranford/best-friend-dog-and-animal-adoption-inc-nj70/.
Animal Alliance
Bradley is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to https://www.animalalliancenj.org/.
South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland
Zea is a 3-year-old female mixed breed in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email [email protected] or go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.
Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter
Kimmy is a 3-year-old female calico mix at the Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter in East Hanover. For more information, call 973-386-0590, email [email protected] or go to https://njshelter.org/.
Edison Animal Shelter
Petey is a 6-month-old male Chihuahua mix in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter in Edison. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email [email protected] or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ593&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.
Liberty Humane Society
Penny Lane is an adult female domestic shorthair in the care of the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. For more information, call 201-547-4147, email [email protected] or go to https://www.libertyhumane.org/.
Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
Sandy is a 4-year-old female German shepherd mix at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in Bridgewater. For more information, call 908-725-0308 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/bridgewater/somerset-regional-animal-shelter-nj32/.
Northern Ocean County Animal Facility
Milo is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility in Jackson. For more information, call 732-657-8086 or email [email protected].
Associated Humane Society in Forked River
Ladybelle is a 5-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier at the Associated Humane Society in Forked River. For more information, call 609-693-1900 or go to https://www.ahscares.org/Contentpage/169.
Salem County Humane Society
Libby is a 7-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email [email protected].
Burlington County Animal Shelter
Stan is a 10-year-old male poodle mix whose adoption fee has been prepaid by Save-A-Senior at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. For more information, call 609-265-5073 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/mount-holly/burlington-county-animal-shelter-nj148/.
Humane Society of Ocean City
Natalie is a 12-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 or email [email protected].
Associated Humane Society in Newark
Travis is a 1-year-old male pit bull terrier mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.
Animal Welfare Association
Salem is a 3-year-old female domestic mediumhair in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email [email protected].
St. Hubert's Noah's Ark
Twinkie is an 8-year-old male dachshund/Chihuahua mix at St. Hubert's Noah's Ark in Ledgewood. For more information, call 973-448-7601, email [email protected] or go to https://www.sthuberts.org/animals-available-for-adoption/.
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in North Branch
Loki is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthair at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in North Branch. For more information, call 908-526-3330 or go to https://www.sthuberts.org/animals-available-for-adoption/.
Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption
Zeke is an adult male Chihuahua in the care of Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption in Cranford. For more information, call 908-425-0008, email [email protected] or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/cranford/best-friend-dog-and-animal-adoption-inc-nj70/.
Liberty Humane Society
Tall Tales is an adult female domestic shorthair in the care of the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. For more information, call 201-547-4147, email [email protected] or go to https://www.libertyhumane.org/.
Salem County Humane Society
Scout is a 7-year-old male Catahoula leopard dog mix at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email [email protected].
South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter
Wishbone is a 3-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email [email protected] or go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.
Greg Hatala/For NJ Advance Media
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