Adopt

SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Animal shelter in Skillman, NJ

Founded in 1941 by the third female graduate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, SAVE is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of homeless companion animals in the greater Princeton area and beyond. Through six core programs of Rescue, Shelter, Health and Welfare, Spay/Neuter, Foster and Adoption.

The SAVE shelter facility has the capacity to house upwards of 100 animals at a time (approximately 75 cats and 25 dogs). The shelter exceeds no-kill benchmark standards and ensures that adoptable animals facing adversity are given a lifeline, a chance to flourish, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Contact Heather Achenbach
Address
1010 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
Cats Illustration

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Photo of Alfie

Alfie

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ
new badge
Photo of Fezzik

Fezzik

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Skillman, NJ
new badge
Photo of Westley

Westley

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Skillman, NJ
new badge
Photo of Princess Buttercup

Princess Buttercup

Domestic Longhair

Female, Kitten
Skillman, NJ
long timer badge
Photo of Skunk

Skunk

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Skillman, NJ
new badge
Photo of Confucius

Confucius

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Skillman, NJ

Shelter FAQs

SAVE prioritizes adoptions within a 2 hr driving distance of the shelter

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

SAVE is a member of the Pets for Patriots program in which we waive adoption fees for qualified veterans.

SAVE has a 'Seniors for Seniors' program in which we waive the adoption fee for adopters 65+ who adopt a pet 8+

Adoption application

https://savehomelessanimals.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Plumsted Twp NJ TNR

121 Evergreen Rd,
New Egypt, NJ 08533

Photo of Pocket Lonestar

Pocket Lonestar

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, Puppy
Rockaway, NJ
Photo of Arrow

Arrow

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
New York, NY
Photo of Minnie

Minnie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
Photo of JT  (clover Violet’s Flowers)

JT (clover Violet’s Flowers)

American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Wenonah, NJ
new badge
Photo of Shamrock

Shamrock

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Mount Laurel, NJ
Photo of Quercus

Quercus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Whitehall, PA

Search for a dog or cat

Animal Charities in Skillman, NJ

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

Learn more

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

Learn more

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

Learn more