Tag: animal shelter
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How to to help Burlington County gain ‘no-kill status’ : Friends of Burlington County shelter plans to raise funds at October event
By RYAN LAWRENCE According to Karen Isky, one of seven members of the board of directors at the Friends of Burlington County Animal Shelter, only three counties in New Jersey have no-kill status, meaning at least 95 percent of cats and dogs who enter their county’s shelters avoid euthanization and live to get a new…
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Sammy’s Hope has record month for animal adoptions
SAYREVILLE — Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center set a record for adoptions of homeless dogs and cats in October. Sammy’s Hope holds adoption hours from 4:30-7 p.m. weeknights and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. The charity recently held its inaugural 5K run/1 mile fun walk at the Sayreville Sports Complex, which…
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New Beginnings Animal Rescue asks pet owners to give cats and dogs a ‘second chance’
New Beginnings Animal Rescue will offer “Thankful for Second Chances” adoption week from Nov. 20-24 at the shelter, 706R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Adoption fees will be waived for all adult cats and dogs. Kitten adoption fees will be reduced to $50. All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested and vet checked prior to adoption. All adopters…
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Man’s best friend: Local animal shelter puts pets first
Clutching kittens as they answer calls, the receptionists at the Small Animal Veterinary Endowment (SAVE) animal shelter in Skillman work as the de facto starting line for people looking to add a furry companion to their home. In the lobby, benches dedicated to SAVE animals like Audrey, the orange tabby cat, give visitors an inkling into…
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Stress Factory comedy show to benefit area animal rescues
The North Brunswick Humane Association and Second Chance For Animals in Somerset will hold the “Comedy for a Cause” dinner and show fundraiser on March 18 at the Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. A buffet will be offered at 5 p.m., followed by the comedy show at 7 p.m. Tickets are…
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Milltown Ice Cream Depot to partner with North Brunswick Humane Association for fundraiser Aug. 12
The North Brunswick Humane Association will hold an ice cream fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Milltown Ice Cream Depot, 87 Washington Ave., Milltown. Proceeds will benefit area shelters and rescues.
