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    My little baby " Dream"
    Drena D.

    I found AHS through Pet finder, I was looking for a specific type of cat a tuxedo. I had one about 18 years ago and he was the best. The cat I originally came in for was not a good match. Marcos the cat keeper who was very nice said I have the perfect cat for you. He introduced me to at the time Meu she came up to me immediately and wanted to play. We both chose each other at that exact moment. Unfortunately I could not take her at the point she had to get spayed. Those few days felt like a lifetime lol but I came back did my paperwork and waited for them to bring her out. Happy to say it has been a week and half and we are bonding and she is learning her new name Dream. Can't thank the staff enough for the smooth transition to getting her. My birthday is next month I am going to tag the shelter on Facebook for all donations to go to them

    Mother cat

    They accepted four kittens and the mother over Memorial Day weekend. They got the kitten into Medical right away, because she swallowed the nipple of the bottle. They answer their phones promptly and really care for the animals.

    Courtney R.

    A TRAUMATIC experience to say the least. I went to the shelter with the intention of adopting a kitten and found the perfect baby boy to bring home. I was told he was FIV+ but was assured it was safe to bring home to my other cat and he'd live a long happy life. He wasn't neutered yet so I was initially made his foster mom until his appointment the following week when I could adopt him. I spent that week bonding, cuddling, and becoming immensely attached. When I brought him in for his appointment to get neutered, I was told it could take 2-3 hours and they would rerun his bloodwork. Mind you he had been there since October (it's now Jan) and no additional bloodwork had been ran since he was brought in. Hours had gone by with no update so I called the shelter only to transferred directly to the vet to be given heartbreaking news. They had messed up his initial bloodwork and said he was actually FELV+ and no longer adoptable because I have another cat at home. Come to find out it's a highly contagious fatal condition with a low life expectancy!!! I not only put my other cat at risk of the disease by being allowed to bring him home in the first place but also had to process the fact the cat I anticipated being mine forever was no longer coming home with me. While I understand the holidays are the busiest time, it is absolutely unacceptable for a situation like this: messing up the blood test, initially assured he would live a long happy life with me and my other cat, letting me bring him home and possibly exposing my cat to FELV, AND not calling me to update me on the situation. A cruel and heartbreaking mess, do better!!!!!

    LOST DOG ON JULY 25,2022

    Please help me bring Layla home! She's been missing since July 25, 2022 last seen near S 10th St Newark NJ

    Jerry Springer on the day we took him home
    Fallopia T.

    Like all animal shelters these days, this place is overburdened with animals--and especially with the sheer number of people unloading pets they no longer can care for or no longer want. I found an English Springer Spaniel on Petfinder (www.petfinder.com) a couple of years ago, and went to visit him at AHS. He was emaciated and friendly, and I took him home. There are tons of beautiful dogs and cats there; please consider adopting from a shelter, where you can be sure you'll be saving a life. AHS is a proactive organization which does an amazing lot with what they have. They have three locations in New Jersey, including Popcorn Park Zoo, which currently has four tigers--two who had been intended to be used for a canned hunt, and two rescued from a sanctuary that couldn't care for them. (No, the tigers aren't up for adoption.) If you're in or near New Jersey, consider adopting a cat, dog, bunny, or even a parrot from AHS--and never, ever buy a pet from a pet store.

    My cat whom I got the privilege of adopting at the Humane Society in Newark NJ!!

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    I adopted my cat here. the process is simple and the staffs are friendly. I plan to come to adopt another one in the near future

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    Friends of Linden Animal Shelter - her name is pearl been missing since 7/1/22 @10:30pm I can also be reached at 917-309-1054

    Friends of Linden Animal Shelter

    (8 reviews)

    I worked with Judy and my cat adoption experience was excellent. The trailer where the cats are…read morehoused was spotless and the cats are well taken care of and acclimated to people. They are socialized and Judy knows the different nuances of each individual cat-these cats are not numbers. She let out individual cats to see how they would interact with me to find the perfect fit. Was happy to find out that a microchip is included with the adoption fee. Highly recommend this rescue.

    Great staff cute cats-you can't lose!…read more So I've been wanting to come here for a while since I love pets and always seem to go to the Humane Society in Newark to look at them. This is a rather small place; a trailer so to speak with super cute cats of all sizes and ages. When I first walked in, I was greeted by 2 very nice ladies that was extremely helpful and patient while I looked around at all of the cats. They will ask you if you have any pets and if you do- they will ask about their personalities. The one cool thing I liked about this place is that they let the cats walk around and allow you to play with them and hold them to get a feel for your future potential fur baby. They (the ladies) weren't pushy and was genuinely interested in getting to know who would be adopting those cats. One of the ladies even took me next door to show me another cat that might be a great companion for my cat that I have at home. They also have dogs here for adoption as well although very minimal. There is plenty of parking however when you come in drive very slow since there may be cats walking around. Overall, I would recommend adopting from here as you can tell the staff really cares about the pets. Although I didn't adopt today- I could totally see myself coming back as there were a few cats that I really liked.

    Union Township Animal Shelter

    Union Township Animal Shelter

    (2 reviews)

    This is where we found our new baby kitten! However, it's not a shelter I'd highly recommend…read more If you're following a GPS, you'll end up at an Applebee's in front of a shopping center. Drive into the shopping center and follow the road to the right to go behind the Home Depot. You'll see a shooting range; the small building beside it is the shelter. I was met with the sound of gunshots and barking from the many dogs caged out front. The door is hidden at the back of the building and the staff isn't especially friendly or welcoming. There is a very small room for the kittens (it's a small shelter) but we were lucky enough to find and fall in love with the perfect kitten. I thought all the cats and kittens here seemed to be in better condition than I've seen at other shelters which are more packed. To adopt they require an application which takes a few days to process so there's no same day adoptions (which are more convenient and available at other shelters). However when we were able to bring the baby home, they gave us a nice goodie bag with food, treats, and a toy, as well as a good set of food and water bowls. So, while I can't highly recommend the shelter, you should still stop by. You just might find your new best friend. :)

    The Union Township Shelter staff is very caring. I adopted several cats from here and they adjusted…read moreto home life just fine. Please come and adopt the lovely cats and dogs there. They are located behind the Home Depot, off of Route 22 West. 908-851-5230 or 908-851-8507.

    Rahway Kitty Hall - Cat-mouflage.

    Rahway Kitty Hall

    (16 reviews)

    I love to visit cat cafés to get in some "cat therapy", ever since my own kitty crossed the bridge…read morelast year. I travel a lot, and so it wouldn't be fair to the animal for me to have another cat. I was staying just across the channel in Staten Island, and when I found this place, I was here! They do take reservations as well as walk-ins, and it's only $15 to get in. The place is very clean and well kept. The cats are all ages, and they are just so friendly. This place works with a local rescue, and all the kitties are available for adoption. Some of the cats wanted to play, others just laid there and observed, but were. Willing to get a nice. "Scritch" behind the ears (scritches are better than scratches.). There are plenty of cat toys to play with, and I also downloaded a cat toy with things like fish and mice going across the screen on my phone, which the cats found interesting. I had an hour with the cats, and I had a blast. They also sell souvenir clothing, and of course they take donations to help with their good work. What a great time, I hope to come back when I'm in the area. Thank you!

    I visited Rahway Kitty Hall for the first time. I was a bit nervous because I had never envisioned…read moresuch a place. I was so impressed with the place itself; so well kept and cat friendly. It was so good to meet and talk to the women who take care of these cats and to know they are there for the love of the animals. All the cats looked healthy and well cared for. I recently had to let my much-loved cat who was 18 years old go. He will never be replaced, but I think I am now up to finding someone else who will again fill my heart with joy and someone who will be given the best cat life ever. I interacted with all the cats but found myself really drawn to one particular cat. I filled out an application with Angel Paws, now I wait.

    Angel Paws - I can also be reached @ 917-309-1054

    Angel Paws

    (24 reviews)

    I have just adopted three kittens from Angel Paws and I cannot say anything but positive things…read moreabout the facility. First of all, all of the volunteers are the nicest people and work tirelessly to take care of and most of love all of these cats. The facility might be small, as some of the other reviewers have stated, but they make good use of all of it. There are areas for the new cats who are being evaluated, areas for the cats that have behavioral or trust issues and are harder to adopt out (they are loved very much by the volunteers) and all other cats in between. I have adopted from other facilities and I am so very impressed with the care these cats are receiving, being at the facility or in their foster homes. Their medical care is taken care of by Angel Paws and written documentation is given to the adopters. Some other reviewers have mentioned that the facility took a while to get back to them after inquiring about some cats. I did not find this at all. I was called within less than two days. They did ask many questions about my ideas on caring for cats but I was comfortable with this. They want the best for the animals. I find that a positive attribute. They genuinely care for these cats and will only give them the best lives. I went for one cat and took home three. This was because of the great people and their care of my future babies. I had constant communication from their foster mom and I ended up loving this place so much, I am now a volunteer one day a week. Please come in and visit or go to the adoption events and check out their cats. Each have their own unique personalities and the volunteers can help you find your perfect baby, or two.

    I have been to and volunteered at several shelters in not only the Tri State Area but in Florida as…read morewell. Never can I say, have I come across a place such as this. What a disappointment. I shall exclude the volunteer staff especially the younger ones who were amazing and so filled with love and ambition. But as for the rest of this rescue where one is supposed to be able to "Adopt"? What a laugh. Every other negative review I have read here on Angel Paws could not be more accurate in their experience. I had/saw the same upon taking my friend to adopt her second "fur-baby" (Is this a term now? I feel just as nuts as the lady running the joint). Long, long, and over dramatically short (which could have been unwarranted mind you). Arriving at opening in the evening, which seemed absurd to me to begin with, walking right in with several other families, we were greeted by lovely volunteers racing around trying to feed every little meow and squeek coming from every known corner of this small facility (I use that word as a kindness). I questioned if this was the first time that day these dear furry angels were seeing people. Most working said the owner did what she could during the day and they came at night, night being 6pm. Speaking of said owner, it was if she was the "man behind the curtain" heard of but never seen. My friend, after holding and bonding with 3 or 4 kittens believed she had found "the one". Filling out an application, as one would do, we were told we would be called within 1-2 days. Great! A week passes, I call and get voicemails, leave messages, never reach a person. She goes back for a second visit. The kitten is still their. She asks. Oh the owner has been terribly busy, but don't worry, this weekend latest, she says. The week and weekend come and go. So finally I go in myself. Because at every shelter and rescue I've worked at, to get one of these sweeties into a forever home? Top priority. And some I worked at went as far as a background check. Never did they take over a week. So yes, I went, I saw, I wanted to or may have not only shed a tear for my friend but also those poor cats and kittens trapped behind that glass window. Without needing to give reason my friend was rejected. Application declined. The owner deemed herself so high and mighty that not even a reason or explanation was given as a kindness. This is only of "those" places. A few bucks shy of the remaining "pet stores" there are. A lovely few from the front, but for the poor babies down in the basement (And oh yes, they are down there ) never seen in thsirnown mess, this "rescue" is a sham. The staff, whom I finally got to speak to me one on one all said the same. High adoption fees, low number of adoptions, abuse of funds, abuse of volunteer offered time, minors included folks. This nightmare of a "holier than thou" owner should have to face the furry jury for her crimes. Crazy cat lady would have been a relief compared to the monster described to me and read about in not only Yelp reviews, but upon further investigation into the community, and just about anyone whom has crossed her path. The same story rings true. Save yourself the time, and your children the tears. Not to mention the absurd $250 adoption fee. Which other than private rescues who strictly foster their litters, I have never seen that "price". There are some amazing rescues and shelters out there with babies and adults just as well deserving of a home. I highly recommend Somerset Animal Rescue in Bridgewater. And depending on your area the ASPCA or Woodbridge/Edison rescue. I just found my own newest addition to our family at Friends of Linden Shelter after a look on Petfinder.com Good luck to you all! Be safe and above all be smart! (Side note: For all who may need to surrender their loved pet for whatever the reason. Do NOT use Craigslist or give them to anyone who "claims" to be some kind of sanctuary that isn't legitimate. There are some mighty bad things and lives of little ones being lost this past year. Like I said. Safe, and smart.)

    Shake A Paw - Union

    Shake A Paw - Union

    (98 reviews)

    Extremely sad to see this puppy mill resell operation. I really wanted to adopt the shetland…read moresheepdog but 95% of the puppies from this place is from a puppy mill. The whole store is misleading and has "Adoption" and "Rescue" out front which is a total lie. They're all extremely expensive at $3k+ which is highway robbery for all the vet bills you will have to foot right after when you find out the puppy is sick. There will be "breeders" listed for each puppy there but the "breeders" are just fronts for puppy mills. I attached a label for example. Just look up BLUE RIBBON PUPPIES online and you'll very easily see that theyre a very well known puppy mill/puppy distributor from Indiana. Google "Lester and Bonita Kemp" as the so/called "breeder" and you will see they do not exist. You can't escape this hard evidence by just responding to all these negative reviews with lies that you care about these dogs when you are literally promoting unethical overbreeding, death, and disease. Just look at how many of these reviews are from serious health issues. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. THESE PUPPIES DESERVE BETTER. My heart breaks for the sweet puppy I met. Shake a Paw literally profits off these mills that treat puppies as lifeless items to sell and fill their own pockets. Just look up an article about a lawsuit from this year titled, "Attorney General James Wins $300,000 for Customers of Long Island Pet Store That Illegally Sold Sick Puppies" about another Shake a Paw which also lied about the sources of their puppies. Disgusting. Owners of all the sick puppies previously sold here should come together for a lawsuit. Claim whatever you want, that you treat these puppies with care etc but the proof is in the pudding. You cannot claim you care for these dogs when you overcharge and resell them from unethical puppy factories, Jeffrey.

    This is the second puppy I have purchased from this place. The first puppy was unfit for sale. They…read moredid the right thing and reimbursed at me I kept Maui even with his disabilities after losing my Akita on March 18, 2025. I woke up sad and destroyed. I got in my car and drove ended up at shake a paw when I seen West he reminded me so much of a mini version of my Akita, we noticed problems from the beginning, but as having a toy breed previously hypoglycemia is always a problem with these dogs we miss took a lot of his signs as hypoglycemia. I took out two insurances and monitored his food. His first visit he had worms I paid for all his medication's once he was dewormed and vaccinated is when we started seeing more and more problems. The worst was June 21 when I found him almost dead under my bed. I rushed him to the emergency room after giving him fluids and electrolytes in a bottle by the time I got him to the emergency room he was stable with elevated liver enzymes. I am very transparent and honest they asked me could he have gotten into anything I told them the house is gated he's kept in a certain area. I did let them know. I am a cannabis user for over 20 years so automatically the dog is now high and getting into cannabis. Nothing else was addressed so everybody is running with The Version of this dog is high. I am a very responsible person. I use cannabis for chronic pain I even started using oil as they were saying he was getting secondhand smoke. I still am seeing the same effects. It is happening after he exercises if he gets over excited if he eats the wrong thing because he is a dog, I have him on a strict diet, but how do I know what is the correct diet if he doesn't have the correct work up done They don't care because I ask them to even take this dog and have their vet work it up since they are appealing the unfit for purchase why should I be responsible for almost $6000 of medical bills on top of the 5000? I paid for Him they're saying because it has no definitive diagnosis, but the neurosurgeon is literally saying it's going to be $6000 to run a full metabolic panel. They are a pet store. I can guarantee they can do all this for almost free. It's the point that this dog could die I can't even leave him alone because when he goes down , it's like seizure activity he can't move or do anything. I am also a small business a owner. I'm a Reiki practitioner. Imagine my anxiety and the fact that I can't even do any work or leave my house because this dog needs to be looked after almost 24 hours on top of the fact that I have disabilities so I can't even leave the house to do physical therapy this is taking such a mental and financial toll, but what's really pissing me off is the fact that this puppy is sick and they should be a responsible place and get him worked up but you pick the right one Jeffrey

    Associated Humane Societies - nonprofit - Updated June 2026

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