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Caring About The Strays Inc.

Animal rescue in Westwood, NJ

Since our founding in 1995 by Lynn Cancro, Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.), Inc. has worked to find “forever homes” for abandoned, unwanted, neglected, or abused companion animals.

All the animals in our care are in foster homes, which helps socialize the cat or dog and allows us to identify the best type of home for each animal to ensure a successful adoption. We also work to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats with our Trap-Neuter-Release program. In addition, our team also strives to educate the public about the importance of spaying or neutering their pets to decrease the number of unwanted pets.

C.A.T.S. is not a shelter in the traditional sense; we rely on private foster homes to house the many unwanted animals in our care.

Our Resale Shop (80 Kinderkamack Road in Westwood, NJ) helps fund our efforts. Please consider donating to our Resale Shop. Donations of brand-new and gently-used items are needed year-round and can be donated during shop hours Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:00.

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80 Kinderkamack Road
Westwood, NJ 07675
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80 Kinderkamack Road

Westwood, NJ 07675

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Adoptable pets at Caring About The Strays Inc.

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Klaus's adoption status with email updates.
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Klaus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Louis's adoption status with email updates.
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Louis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Jack Frost's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Frost

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Nichaolas's adoption status with email updates.
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Nichaolas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Westwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Amber's adoption status with email updates.
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Amber

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Westwood, NJ

Rescue FAQs

Primarily, but not exclusively, Pascack Valley area (Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale, Westwood, River Vale, Washington Township and Emerson) within Bergen County.

Additional adoption info

The first step in our process is to fill out our online application at our website, www.care4strays.org. Once received, it will be reviewed by one of our trained volunteers. If approved, we'll be in touch to arrange a "meet and greet" with the animal. All of our cats/dogs are in private foster homes.

Adoption application

https://www.care4strays.org/adoption-application

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Tinka's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinka

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Ava's adoption status with email updates.
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Ava

Jack Russell Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Petey's adoption status with email updates.
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Petey

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, Young
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