Homeless pets from northern and central New Jersey that are awaiting adoption.
These are just a small sampling of the thousands of homeless animals currently being cared for by shelters and rescues in New Jersey.
Many lost their homes due to an owner's illness or having to relocate where pets were not allowed. Others have never known a real home, rescued as stray puppies and kittens or born in shelters.
In almost every case, however, they share one thing in common: the desire to become a loving pet for someone willing to adopt them.
Click on the caption button to see information on these adoptable animals and the organizations and groups caring for them. More pets in need of adoption can be seen by clicking this link and this link.
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