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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.

Contact
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Hamilton, NJ 08610
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Animals In Distress

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
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 CHILL - ADOPTED's adoption status with email updates.
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CHILL - ADOPTED

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on WINTER - ADOPTED's adoption status with email updates.
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WINTER - ADOPTED

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 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
We'll also keep you updated on NELLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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NELLIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on ALORA's adoption status with email updates.
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ALORA

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animals In Distress

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

Labrador Retriever/Husky

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Forked River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Bedminster, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Happy*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Happy*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Hunterdon's adoption status with email updates.
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Hunterdon

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Bridgewater, NJ

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