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Paramus Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Paramus, NJ

All our animals that are looking for their forever home were picked up as strays. All animals receive their rabies, and distemper shots.

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Address
Carlough Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
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Carlough Drive

Paramus, NJ 07652

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Adoptable pets at Paramus Animal Shelter

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Paramus, NJ

Shelter FAQs

We provide animal control to the Borough of Paramus and Borough of Maywood only. We do not accept animals from other towns, or owner surrendered animals.

On April 30th, 2010, the Paramus Animal Shelter was shut down, and contracted out to a private animal control company. We are unsure if they will be doing adoptions.

Additional adoption info

1)You must fill out an application, and provide us with a valid driver's license. All potential adopters must be 21 years of age or older.

2)You will then meet the animal(s), and decide which one(s) you are interested in.

3)We review your application before making a final decision. Please note it make take 3-5 business days for your application to be approved. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications.

4)Once approved, you come in and complete the necessary adoption paperwork to adopt the animal(s).


Everyone living in the immediate household must come in to meet the animal(s). This is so that the animal gets to meet and interact with everyone before going home.

Please note we do not do same day adoptions.

Please go to our web page (http://www.geocities.com/paramus_animal_shelter/index.html) to find our adoption application. When you complete the application, you can drop it off in person or mail it to us, and we will review it ahead of time. If approved, you can then make an appointment to meet the animals, and should you wish to adopt, you will be able to adopt the animal the same day.

If you have another dog, and are interested in adopting a dog from us, you must bring your dog in to meet our dog(s).

Pets at shelters & rescues near Paramus Animal Shelter

The Good Life Dog Rescue - NYC

178 Columbus Ave, PO Box #230090,
NEW YORK, NY 10023

Empty Cages Collective

Brooklyn, NY 11222

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Emmy Lou in TN - Curious & Cuddly!

Great Pyrenees

Female, Puppy
Beacon, NY
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Aleli

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
NYC, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Maurice's adoption status with email updates.
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Maurice

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ledgewood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Dominic's adoption status with email updates.
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Dominic

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Hemi's adoption status with email updates.
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Hemi

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Brewster, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
New York, NY

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