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Friends of the Shelter

Animal shelter in Clifton, NJ

The animals in our care are held for a seven day period and then are put up for adoption. We screen, advise, and follow up on all adoptions. Our adoption hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30PM-8:00PM and Sunday from Noon-4:00PM. Saturdays are by appointment only. 973-470-5936

Contact
Address
PO Box 4923
Dogpound Road
Clifton, NJ 07015
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Adoptable pets at Friends of the Shelter

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We'll also keep you updated on Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Clifton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bonnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Clifton, NJ
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Asley

Selkirk Rex

Female, Young
Clifton, NJ

Shelter FAQs

We are located in Clifton, NJ

Additional adoption info

Welcome to the home of the Friends of the Shelter in Clifton, NJ!


We specialize in finding forever adoptive homes for homeless cats, dogs, kittens and puppies. You can call us to adopt your new pet, visit the shelter, or fill out an adoption application online. Click here to submit an application to us, and we will get back to you about your request.
We thank all our supporters from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity! Your donations and attendance at fundraisers enable us to provide the best possible care to our animals. Please know that we appreciate each and every one of you and are so grateful for all that you do! We are a non-profit 501(c) volunteer organization, and your donations are tax deductible.

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We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Potato's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Potato

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
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We'll also keep you updated on Chan-sam's adoption status with email updates.
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Chan-sam

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Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
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Shep in NJ - Independent, Affectionate & Charming!

Great Pyrenees

Male, Adult
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Louise

American Pit Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on SOPHIE's adoption status with email updates.
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SOPHIE

Boxer

Female, Young
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Domino

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
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