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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
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Adoptable pets at SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Everest's adoption status with email updates.
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Everest

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Ms. Peaches's adoption status with email updates.
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Ms. Peaches

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Akita

Male, Adult
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/

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344-5 Route 9 PMB 120,
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We'll also keep you updated on Coffee Cake's adoption status with email updates.
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Coffee Cake

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Newark, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tabby Angie bonded Hamster's adoption status with email updates.
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Tabby Angie bonded Hamster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bart/PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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Bart/PENDING

Maltese/Toy Poodle

Male, Puppy
parissipany, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Livvy Kitten's adoption status with email updates.
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Livvy Kitten

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Nazareth, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Metel's adoption status with email updates.
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Metel

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Oboe's adoption status with email updates.
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Oboe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Toms River, NJ

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