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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

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on ADAM - ADOPTED's adoption status with email updates.
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ADAM - ADOPTED

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on JESS's adoption status with email updates.
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JESS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on KASSIE's adoption status with email updates.
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KASSIE

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on PIP's adoption status with email updates.
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PIP

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on RUTHIE's adoption status with email updates.
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RUTHIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 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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We'll also keep you updated on Vivienne's adoption status with email updates.
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Vivienne

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Morristown, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Emery's adoption status with email updates.
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Emery

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
South Amboy, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Jeffrey's adoption status with email updates.
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Jeffrey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Plymouth Meeting, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jill's adoption status with email updates.
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Jill

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Phila, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Carlina's adoption status with email updates.
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Carlina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Devon, PA

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