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Caring About The Strays Inc.

Animal rescue in Westwood, NJ

Since our founding in 1995 by Lynn Cancro, Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.), Inc. has worked to find “forever homes” for abandoned, unwanted, neglected, or abused companion animals.

All the animals in our care are in foster homes, which helps socialize the cat or dog and allows us to identify the best type of home for each animal to ensure a successful adoption. We also work to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats with our Trap-Neuter-Release program. In addition, our team also strives to educate the public about the importance of spaying or neutering their pets to decrease the number of unwanted pets.

C.A.T.S. is not a shelter in the traditional sense; we rely on private foster homes to house the many unwanted animals in our care.

Our Resale Shop (80 Kinderkamack Road in Westwood, NJ) helps fund our efforts. Please consider donating to our Resale Shop. Donations of brand-new and gently-used items are needed year-round and can be donated during shop hours Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:00.

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80 Kinderkamack Road
Westwood, NJ 07675
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80 Kinderkamack Road

Westwood, NJ 07675

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Adoptable pets at Caring About The Strays Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Joey, Tomi and Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey, Tomi and Lily

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie and Willie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie and Willie

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Chuck and Larry's adoption status with email updates.
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Chuck and Larry

Domestic Mediumhair

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

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Jules's adoption status with email updates.
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Jules

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Westwood, NJ

Rescue FAQs

Primarily, but not exclusively, Pascack Valley area (Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale, Westwood, River Vale, Washington Township and Emerson) within Bergen County.

Additional adoption info

The first step in our process is to fill out our online application at our website, www.care4strays.org. Once received, it will be reviewed by one of our trained volunteers. If approved, we'll be in touch to arrange a "meet and greet" with the animal. All of our cats/dogs are in private foster homes.

Adoption application

https://www.care4strays.org/adoption-application

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

American

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Harrison, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Pluto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pluto

Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Waldwick, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Turtle's adoption status with email updates.
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Turtle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Whitestone, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Griffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Griffin

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Matawan, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Stream's adoption status with email updates.
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Stream

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Middletown, NY

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