Animal Shelters
1. National Humane Society
- Monday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Please understand that our goal is to rank among the best animal charities in the nation. Your commitment and help make this objective achievable.
2. Newark City Animal Control
- MondayCLOSED
- TuesdayCLOSED
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- SundayCLOSED
Please get in touch with the Division of Animal Control if you have a problem with either domestic or wild animals. In addition, we react against animal maltreatment.
3. Associated Humane Societies
- Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In order to provide them permanent, loving homes, Associated Humane Societies rescues stray and abandoned animals, both domestic and wild. We are a neighborhood-based group that promotes responsible pet ownership across New Jersey by offering affordable veterinarian care and humane education.
6. Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue
- Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
For our pups and dogs, Fur Ever Paws Dog Adoptions is in need of "full-time" foster parents. We also require temporary foster parents.
7. Humane Animal Partners (Stanton/Christiana)
- MondayCLOSED
- Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- SundayCLOSED
Programs that offer shelter and adoption for unwanted and stray animals, economical spay/neuter surgeries that minimize pet overpopulation, and low-cost veterinary care that enables pet retention bring these pillars to reality.








