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Animals In Distress

Cat rescue in Hamilton, NJ

Animals in Distress is a 501(c)(3), all volunteer, non-profit organization that has serviced the Mercer County area for more than 50 years. Established in 1969, we are one of the oldest rescue groups in the area. Our primary focus has been the rescue of abandoned, abused and neglected cats and kittens.

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Hamilton, NJ 08610
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Adoptable pets at Animals In Distress

Bonded Pair
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COCONUT - ADOPTED

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Hamilton, NJ
Bonded Pair
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FILBERT - ADOPTED

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Hamilton, NJ
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QARA - ADOPTION PENDING

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Hamilton, NJ
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MIDNIGHT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Hamilton, NJ
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CARA - ADOPTION PENDING

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Hamilton, NJ
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KOLBY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Hamilton, NJ

Rescue FAQs

We are based in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ & service the Hamilton Township area.

Additional adoption info

YOU MUST BE 21 YR. OR OLDER TO ADOPT
THERE IS AN APPLICATION & APPROVAL PROCESS.

Note: We reserve the right to deny any application that may be unsuitable for the animal. Please be aware that our animal adoptions are NOT on a first come - first serve basis. Our sole purpose is to find the best possible home for the animals in our care.

Adoption application

https://animals-in-distress.org/adoption-application/

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Blizzard

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Clyde

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Polly Pocket

American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
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FARRAH

Border Collie/Beagle

Female, Puppy
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Holly Berry

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