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Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge — Oakland
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
2 Shelter Lane
Oakland, NJ 07436
Phone
201-337-5180
Email
adoptlove@rbari.org
County
Bergen County
Website
Home | RBARI.org
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Medical care
Behavioral rehabilitation
Community education
About
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge provides safe refuge for homeless, abused and vulnerable dogs and cats. The shelter offers medical treatment, behavioral support, daily care and adoption services. RBARI has served northern New Jersey for more than four decades and maintains a no-kill philosophy for adoptable animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Animal Alliance — Lambertville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1432 Route 179
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Phone
609-818-1952
Email
info@animalalliancenj.org
County
Hunterdon County
Website
Animal Alliance
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Rescue
Foster care
Adoption
Medical rehabilitation
Low-cost spay/neuter
Basic veterinary wellness care
About
Animal Alliance rescues homeless pets, including animals facing euthanasia at other shelters and those affected by cruelty or neglect. Its Planned Pethood clinic provides affordable spay/neuter procedures plus basic wellness care, helping families keep pets in their homes while reducing animal overpopulation.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Father John’s Animal House — Lafayette
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
50 Father John’s Lane
Lafayette, NJ 07848
Phone
973-300-5909
Email
info@fatherjohns.org
County
Sussex County
Website
Pet Adoption in Lafayette | Father John’s Animal House
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Kittens
Services Provided
Rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter assistance
Behavioral support
About
Father John’s Animal House takes in, rehabilitates and rehomes homeless dogs and cats. Animals receive veterinary care and are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before adoption. The shelter also operates foster programs, behavioral support and services intended to prevent pets from becoming homeless.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge — Medford
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
4 Sawmill Road
Medford, NJ 08055
Phone
856-983-3329
Wildlife Hospital: 856-983-3329 ext. 107
Email
info@cedarrun.org
County
Burlington County
Website
https://www.cedarrun.org/
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped
Native mammals
Raptors
Songbirds
Waterfowl
Reptiles
Other native New Jersey wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary treatment
Orphan care
Release
Conservation
Environmental education
About
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge operates one of New Jersey’s busiest wildlife rehabilitation hospitals, treating thousands of injured, sick and orphaned native animals each year. Its work combines rehabilitation with habitat conservation, environmental education and public outreach. Cedar Run also maintains non-releasable wildlife ambassadors used for education.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
The Raptor Trust — Millington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
1390 White Bridge Road
Millington, NJ 07946
Phone
Infirmary: 908-647-2353
Education Center: 908-647-1091
County
Morris County
Website
The Raptor Trust | Bird Rehabilitation and Education Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Eagles
Vultures
Songbirds
Waterfowl
Other wild birds
Services Provided
Wild bird rehabilitation
Emergency bird intake
Medical treatment
Orphan care
Release
Raptor rehabilitation
Conservation education
About
The Raptor Trust specializes in the medical care and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wild birds. Despite its name, the center treats far more than birds of prey. Its facilities include a medical infirmary, extensive outdoor aviaries and permanent housing for non-releasable educational birds.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge — Pittstown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
676 County Road 513
Pittstown, NJ 08867
Phone
908-730-8300
County
Hunterdon County
Website
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge – Giving New Jersey’s Wildlife a Second Chance Since 1986
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Black bears
Bobcats
Raccoons
Skunks
Opossums
Squirrels
Rabbits
Other native mammals
Reptiles
Amphibians
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Medical care
Release
Black bear rehabilitation
Bobcat rehabilitation
Wildlife education
About
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wildlife for eventual release. The organization has developed specialized programs for challenging species, including New Jersey black bears and endangered bobcats. Wildlife admissions are handled by appointment to limit unnecessary human contact during rehabilitation.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Avian Wildlife Center — Wantage
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
146 Neilson Road
Wantage, NJ 07461
Phone
973-702-1957
Email
info@avianwildlifecenter.org
County
Sussex County
Website
Home – Avian Wildlife Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Raptors
Songbirds
Hummingbirds
Waterfowl
Other native wild birds
Services Provided
Wild bird rehabilitation
Medical treatment
Orphan care
Release
Wildlife education
Bird conservation
Research
About
Avian Wildlife Center specializes in native wild birds, ranging from hummingbirds and songbirds to powerful raptors. The state- and federally licensed center provides medical treatment and supportive rehabilitation with the goal of returning healthy birds to the wild. It also conducts educational programs and participates in avian research.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary — Mays Landing
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
6908 Railroad Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Phone
No public general phone listed
Email
No public email listed
County
Atlantic County
Website
Home Page – Funny Farm Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Cows
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Donkeys
Chickens
Turkeys
Dogs
Cats
Other rescued animals
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Lifetime sanctuary
Farm-animal care
Special-needs animal care
Volunteer programs
Humane education
About
Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary provides a permanent home for hundreds of rescued animals, many coming from neglectful, abusive or difficult circumstances. More than 600 animals currently make up its rescue family. The sanctuary allows many compatible animals to live in open, social environments while providing ongoing food, shelter and veterinary care.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Muddy Paws Farm Rescue — Southampton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
17 Retreat Road
Southampton, NJ 08088
Phone
609-451-6431
Email
No public email listed
County
Burlington County
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Miniature horses
Cows
Donkeys
Mules
Goats
Sheep
Chickens
Ducks
Geese
Other farm animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Lifetime sanctuary
Animal surrender assistance
Special-needs care
Humane education
Volunteer opportunities
About
Muddy Paws Farm Rescue provides a permanent sanctuary for more than 100 rescued farm animals. Its residents include horses, cows, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and other livestock. Animals are accepted on a case-by-case basis depending on available space and the rescue’s ability to provide appropriate lifelong care.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Skylands Sanctuary & Animal Rescue — Wantage
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
50 Compton Road
Wantage, NJ 07461
Phone
973-721-4437
Email
No public email listed
County
Sussex County
Website
Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue | Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cows
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Chickens
Turkeys
Other farmed animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Rehabilitation
Lifetime sanctuary
Animal advocacy
Humane education
Tours
About
Skylands Sanctuary & Animal Rescue provides refuge for farmed animals rescued from slaughterhouses, live markets, farms, abandonment and other dangerous situations. Animals who cannot be safely placed elsewhere receive lifelong sanctuary care. The organization also provides educational opportunities centered on the lives and needs of rescued farm animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026