My husband and I adopted a 4.5 year old male Beagle yesterday from Happy Paws Rescue! We are very…read moresatisfied with their adoption process and love our new family member. The adoption process takes several weeks. Happy Paws is VERY thorough. They called my veterinarian and landlord to ensure the Beagle would go to a trusting home. They also ensure each Beagle is fully vetted -- neuter/spay, vaccinations, stool test, bloodwork and even a dental cleaning!

I adopted my 4 1/2 yr old beagle in March 2025. He is the best pup in the world and I love him to…read morebits. I named him Gunnar and the entire adopting experience was easy and positive. Thank you Happy Paws!!

Shari has been grooming our little boy for over 9 years. It was a miracle to have found such a…read moreloving and caring groomer. Every time we picked up our little boy, he was clean, fresh and well taken care. Thank you Shari for taking care of our little boy and keeping him so fresh and clean.

Shari is the best. Casey has been a client since he was 10 now turning 16 and a cranky old man. He…read morejust went through an episode where we thought he was ceasing but he wasn't he was a mess . Shari went beyond for me. She came in early after looking at him we decided I didn't need to stay. So what I'm saying in a world where great customer service doesn't exist anymore it does here at Barkingham palace

Unfortunately, I had to write this review. Applied for…read moreadoption of a pet from this Location almost a month ago and got the run around, despite following up multiple times. They kept telling me that I would have someone call me back and they never did. If it is possible to give 0 stars, this location deserves it. Ms Heather Campione just be mindful that you are in charge of an Animal Shelter and people who come there also Love animals. You and your staff ought to like people as much as animals. Customer service is a priority for fantastic shelter employees, and they should go out of their way to make sure every person they interactive with is greeted warmly, thanked, and made to feel appreciated and supported even when their application is not approved. Save yourself the problem and go elsewhere to adopt your pets. Thank you.

Hi almost 4 years ago Kristen from Woodbridge shelter helped save all my 26 cats she removed them…read moreshe took care of them and made sure they were all in happy and safe homes so if you need help with your pets make sure to see Kristen she is one of a kind simply magnificent

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.

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.

Visited on NYE & went home with our sweet boy Sinatra (formerly low toner). He's still getting used…read moreto his new home but such a love bug! My husband did all the correspondence & paperwork process. He said he was simple and everyone was pleasant. I can attest to this also when we came to pick up our sweet boy. You can tell the staff really care about the cats and enjoy what they do. We even recommended this place to my sister and niece & they went home with a cat as well. Of course, adopt don't shop. But definitely check out KARMA RESCUE for your cat adoption.

Great all around - Knowledgeable kind staff, wonderful cats, great value as cats are fully cared…read morefor. Neutered or spayed and shots up to date prior to adoption. Adopted two great cats! Frank G.

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.)

I'm sorry to have to write this but I had an awful experience at Angel Paws recently and I'd…read moreencourage any one reading this to adopt anywhere other than there, to avoid having an experience similar to mine. My son and I went into Angel Paws looking to adopt a pair of cats and wound up falling for two very sweet siblings who had been at their shelter for about a month. I filled out forms to adopt both of them and when I didn't hear back, returned 3 days later to visit the cats and check on our application. That night, finally , a volunteer called me and we spoke for about 20 minutes, going over the usual stuff, checking to see if I would declaw them, if cats are allowed where I live, what I'd feed them, my experience with animals, etc. and I explained that I've lived with cats all my life have a beautiful pet friendly home they could visit, and would gladly pay the $250 adoption fee for which they asked. I was told I'd hear back the next day as to when I could pick up the cats. A few more days passed, so I visited the cats again and checked on the application. This happened twice and then finally, 8 days after I filled out the initial forms, I received a brief email saying my application, "unfortunately" had been rejected. Don't waste your time here. Angel Paws is run by a crazy cat lady who thinks that no one other than she is qualified to take care of the cats and wants to keep them all for herself. I've raised cats my entire life and I'm unqualified to adopt two of theirs??? It's a shame, since a lot of good people volunteer there. I spoke to a number of them after this happened who told me my experience had been typical, stay away.

I called today and got their voicemail which says they close at 5pm on Fridays. I rushed to pick up…read moremy son from school and fly there by 4pm only to be greeted by a nasty woman telling me they close at 4. She had the worst, unfriendliest attitude ever. I said kindly "We drove a bit of distance to get here and your voicemail says 5pm" she snaps at me saying well the voicemail is wrong! We're closed now it's feeding time, come back tomorrow! My oh my, no thank you I won't be back at all. I find it amazing that here you have a customer looking to adopt and you just chased them away. Close for good, do yourself a favor.

My girlfriend and I visited this shelter multiple times over the past two years because we…read moregenuinely wanted to adopt or volunteer. Unfortunately, every application we submitted went completely unanswered. We even spoke with a volunteer during one visit who told us that this lack of follow-through happens often, and that many of the cats have been there for years despite people applying. It's heartbreaking to see animals waiting so long for homes while potential adopters are ignored. We ultimately adopted elsewhere last summer after never receiving a response. When we stopped in again recently, the same cat we had applied for multiple times was still there, now fully grown after nearly three years in the shelter. I truly hope this organization improves its communication and adoption process, because these cats deserve better than being left waiting indefinitely in a dark attic. Read the other reviews, you'll see that there are many people experiencing the same thing here.

I live in a wooded area with lots of animals, including red foxes, grey squirrels, chipmunks,…read morebunnies, dozens of species of birds (which we feed), and deer. Some of the wildlife are cute and entertaining, others are a nuisance. On two occasions, we've been terrorized by what we assumed were rabid raccoons, based on their bizarre and aggressive behavior. The first one came up on our deck and wouldn't leave, even after I tried to scare it off with my leaf blower. The second time, last week, a clearly very sick raccoon roamed around my property for hours, repeatedly coming right up to the house, and charging at me when I tried to shoo it away. On both occasions, we called the Plainfield Area Humane Society for help. A young lady came out in the truck with a snare and a net and managed to capture the animals and take them away. This time, she said the raccoon probably did not have rabies, but most likely had distemper. They weren't going to euthanize the animal. They would medicate it and attempt to nurse it back to health, and then release it. Healthy or not, I hope it doesn't come back here.

Stopped by today to take a look and one of the staff members took me around to look at the dogs and…read morecats. He took his time and was very very nice. I'm definitely going to go back but this time with my husband. From what I saw, all the animals are very well cared for and I appreciate that.