Shelters, Rescue Groups, and Pet Welfare Orgs.

FEMA informs you on what to do with your pet in case of a disaster (flood, fire, etc.). They also teach you about preventative measures you can take to prepare your pet for a natural disaster. Many pets are lost after such disasters and this site helps you be prepared.

Website for the Humane Societies of the United States. Tons of general pet information as well as legislative news regarding pet and animal welfare.

A very good website for anyone wanting to stay current on legislation affecting dogs in general and certain breeds, specifically. A wonderful resource for new and pending legislation.

This is the Cornell Feline Health Home Page.

A Purrfect World is a non-profit organization formed to educate and assist the community in the humane treatment and care of animals as loving companions, and to provide a safe haven for those in need.

This site is the American Veterinary Medical Association web site. Chock full of information on caring for your pets and how to keep them healthy.

A good source of information when you've lost a pet - counseling, support groups, cemeteries.

New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. Good resource for finding a new vet, information on animal health, rescue information.

This site is the link to all hotels, motels and other places that welcome pets when you travel. It has traveling tips and information on what to expect from a hotel when you travel with your cat or dog.

St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, located in Madison.

Popcorn Park Zoo operated by the Associated Humane Societies. Located in Lacey Township, NJ - a fun trip for the whole family to make.

Animal adoption with a network of foster homes throughout New Jersey. All breed rescue group pulling animals from "kill shelters".

Pet Rescue of Mercer County. An excellent animal rescue resource. Animal adoptions, animal welfare legislative news and more.

Animal shelter located on Jersey City Boulevard in Jersey City.

Gives a wonderful listing of breed specific rescue groups. If you are wishing to adopt a specific breed of dog, check here before visiting a breeder!

Siberian Husky Rescue serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and parts of Maryland, New York and West Virginia.

Rottweiler Rescue - East Coast.

Golden Retriever Rescue located in New Jersey.

English Springer Spaniel Rescue serving NY, NJ, VT, CT.

Willing Hearts Dalmatian Rescue, serving PA, MD, DE, NJ, OH, NY, IN, MI and parts of Virginia.

Pit Bull Rescue website, with good information on training and legislative issues regarding this breed.

Ferret Hollow Shelter and Rescue of Long Branch.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter

Animal Welfare Association of Voorhees, NJ. They run a low-cost spay/neuter clinic.

Call the Friends of Animals spay/neuter hotline(1-800-321-PETS), and they will send you a list of participating veterinarians in your area -and an order form for your low cost spay/neuter certificate.

SPAY/USA (1-800-248-SPAY)is a national referral service for the public regarding low cost spay/neuter programs. By calling their toll-free number, 1-800-248-SPAY, you will receive information about the nearest low-cost program and will be sent a certificate as proof you have gone through the SPAY/USA network. We have over 900 programs and clinics nationwide with about 7,500 top-notch veterinarians in the network as of mid-1998.

Low cost or free spay/neuter programs in every state but North Dakota, South Dakota or Wyoming.

433 Hillside Avenue
Hillside, NJ 07205
908-964-6887
Email: lpaws@webtv.net
Will neuter/spay animals six months and older. the procedures include rabies and distemper vaccinations and pre-exam. Surgery is performed by a licensed veterinarian. Call now for a convenient appointment.

260 Wall Street
Eatontown, NJ 07724
732-542-0040
Low cost spay/neuter, vaccines, and flea products

PO Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-7837
Spay/neuter surgery costs about $10 each for pets adopted through non-profit animal adoption services, government and municipal pounds and animal shelters, etc. Call for more information.