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Hudson County Animal League

Cat rescue in Jersey City, NJ

The Hudson County Animal League, incorporated in 1994, is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. We are approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Health as an adoption agency.

HCAL is working with the City of Bayonne to establish a humane, compassionate animal haven in that municipality. The City will be leasing HCAL a piece of property on East 5th Street, and once the environmental/legal issues have been resolved, HCAL will construct a pre-fabricated facility on the site. While we have been fundraising for this project for the past several years, when the lease agreement is signed with the City, the League will begin a major shelter capital campaign.

While working towards establishing our shelter, HCAL strives to provide the following services:

- Rescue/foster abandoned animals
- Promote and subsidize spay/neuter services
- Adopt animals into permanent loving homes
- Provide information and referrals on responsible pet care
- Trap/neuter/release feral cats
- Assist with veterinary services for the indigent

Our voice mail phone line (201 200-1008) receives calls daily regarding adoption, information on pet care, medical and spay/neuter services, unwanted pets and strays, lost and found animals, and other animal-related concerns. The phone lines are staffed by League members.

The League has a low cost spay/neuter program that is accepted by veterinary clinics in Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Union City and North Bergen

HCAL is also a member of the Hudson County Animal Response Team (CART), working with representatives of the Red Cross and the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management on the establishment of a disaster plan for the county’s animals.

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 3589
Jersey City, NJ 07030
Donation
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Adoptable pets at Hudson County Animal League

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Jersey City, NJ
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Liz Taylor

Calico

Female, Young
Jersey City, NJ
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Stevie

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Jersey City, NJ

Rescue FAQs

Primarily New Jersey and the metropolitan New York area.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters are required to fill out an adoption survey and agree to a home check prior to placing an animal in their home. Once approved for adoption, a pet will be placed with you.

Adoption donations are required. All pets are up to date on their vaccinations and are spayed/neutered (if old enough). In the case of young kittens or puppies, a spay/neuter certificate will be provided at the time of adoption.

Adoption application

http://hcalnj.org/core/downloads/Cat_Survey_25Dec16.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Hudson County Animal League

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Katherina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Staten Island, NY
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Gracie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Spring Lake, NJ
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Petey

Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Bedminster, NJ
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Ashley

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Elmsford, NY
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Titch

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Bedminster transport, NJ
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Zeppelin will rock your world!

Bengal

Male, Kitten
Bedford Hills, NY

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