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Animal Welfare Association

Animal shelter in Voorhees, NJ

Animal Welfare Association (AWA), a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization, operates the oldest and largest low-cost pet clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey.

We do not receive funds from the government or national groups. We rely upon local donations to fund our life-saving programs.

Through a variety of innovative programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, trap-neuter-return and humane education, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.

Contact
Address
509 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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Meet their adoptable pets

509 Centennial Blvd

Voorhees, NJ 08043

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare Association

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

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Cupcake (bonded with Twix)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cupcake (bonded with Twix)

Guinea Pig

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Twix (bonded w/Cupcake)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Twix (bonded w/Cupcake)

Guinea Pig

Female, 4 yrs
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Darlene Love's adoption status with email updates.
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Darlene Love

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr
Voorhees, NJ

Shelter FAQs

Voorhees NJ, Camden NJ, Camden County NJ, Burlington County NJ, Gloucester County NJ, Atlantic County NJ, Philadelphia PA

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We believe in an open, judgement-free adoption process. Our goal is to find the right fit for both you and the animal during your time at AWA.

Adoption application

https://www.awanj.org/adopt/

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Warrington, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Belle (fka Beauty)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Belle (fka Beauty)

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Gilbertsville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Lansdale, PA
We'll also keep you updated on SR 77's adoption status with email updates.
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SR 77

German Shepherd Dog/Golden Retriever

Female, Puppy
Gibbsboro, NJ

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