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The Shelter Animal Project

Animal rescue in Trenton, NJ

Our goal is to give every homeless dog a fresh start in a forever home. Each of our dogs undergoes a thorough temperament test prior to being placed up for adoption. Our adoption coordinators are all dedicated volunteers and take the task of helping you find your new companion very seriously. Please reach out to us if you have any questions!

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Trenton, NJ 08611
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Adoptable pets at The Shelter Animal Project

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

Persian

Female, Young
Trenton, NJ
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Ruby

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Trenton, NJ
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Special Needs
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Leo

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Trenton, NJ

Rescue FAQs

Most of our dogs come from over-populated shelters in New Jersey, but we are happy to adopt to out-of-state residents.

Additional adoption info

To adopt a dog, please fill out a screening form. An adoption coordinator should be in touch with you within 48 hours to update you on the status of your application. Our adoption fee is $250 and adopters are asked to fill out an contract at the time of adoption. All dogs are fully vaccinated, have been micro-chipped, and are spayed/neutered prior to being adopted.
You can fill out a SCREENING APPLICATION at http://www.theshelteranimalproject.com/forms/dog-adoption-screening-form.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Shelter Animal Project

West Orange Animal Welfare League

311 Watchung Avenue,
West Orange, NJ 07052

Lulu's Rescue

4387 W. Swamp Road #46,
Doylestown, PA 18902

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos
Toms River, NJ
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Ellie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Blackwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Jerry's adoption status with email updates.
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Jerry

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Philadephia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cher's adoption status with email updates.
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Cher

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
East Brunswick, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Darla's adoption status with email updates.
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Darla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
West Chester, PA

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