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COVID-19 continues its effect on shelters, but they’re still doing all they can

Coronavirus regulations regarding social distancing and essential businesses have made it difficult for animal shelters and rescues to maintain any kind of normal operations, but they still strive to place animals in homes and care for those that have been adopted.

Here's what just a handful of shelters are reporting:

Patricia Sisolak of the Edison Animal Shelter reports that people are still helping by adopting pets, including two 12-year-old bonded male cats adopted together on April 6. The shelter itself is closed until further notice, but manager Becky Snyder will schedule outdoor meetings with people interested in adopting pets seen on its Petfinder and Facebook pages. The shelter is located at 125 Municipal Blvd. in Edison. Go to https://edisonnj.org/departments/animal_shelter/index.php.

SAVE – A Friend to Homeless Animals in Skillman is closed to walk-ins, but is still adopting animals by prearranged appointment. The rescue also notes that while they cannot accept donations of household items at this time (sheets, blankets, newspapers), they will gratefully accept donations of canned pet food, treats and cat litter which can be left outside the facility at 1010 Route 601 in Skillman. Go to https://savehomelessanimals.org/.

The Humane Society of Ocean City Veterinary Clinic will be open, but the adoption facility will be closed. Patients can make appointments as before with the clinic, and are asked to wait in their cars until they are called on their cell phone at the appointment time. A staff member will come out and receive pets in the parking lot; only employees will be allowed in the HSOC buildings. The society also notes that If you require food or medication for your pet, call first and allow 48 hours for fulfillment. The Veterinary Clinic phone number is 609-399-2800, ext. 2.

Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City will continue to provide essential animal control services on an emergency/high priority call basis. While all Wellness Clinic activities are suspended, existing spay/neuter appointments will be honored. The society's animal shelter is open by appointment only; after viewing pets on the website, https://www.libertyhumane.org/, email lhs@libertyhumane.org to make an appointment.

The Humane Society of Atlantic County shelter is closed until further notice. Veterinary services will remain open by appointment only; pet owners are asked to wait in their cars and a staff member will come outside. For prescription pick up, please park with flashers on and the prescription will be brought out. Only staff members are permitted to enter the building. The Humane Society will not be accepting donations of towels and bedding, but cleaning supplies and newspaper are greatly appreciated and can be left by the shelter entrance at 1401 Absecon Blvd. in Atlantic City.

In a press release, the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood stated: "Due to the growing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, Homeward Bound has been forced to cancel more than a dozen necessary fundraisers that were meant to raise money needed for the deluge of neonatal kittens, sickly pups and homeless animals we see between June and October. Typically, these fundraising dollars are what enable us to purchase medical supplies, food, medicine and general care items during peak season. Please consider a donation to help us offset the loss of revenue from our cancelled event. Every penny helps now more than ever as we continue to save our furry friends in the face of such challenging times. Thank you!" More information can be found at https://homewardboundnj.org/.

The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland notes that because it is a contracted animal control facility it will not be accepting owner surrendered pets until further notice. The shelter's Outreach Department can still be contacted by anyone needing assistance with placement of pets in situations where an owner wishes to rehome them. SJRAS also maintains a Pet Pantry for those who may need assistance providing food for their pets. The pantry is now open to anyone that may have been affected economically by business closures and loss of wages. Pet Pantry hours are Monday and Wednesday 1 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Future changes in state regulations related to COVID-19 that may affect these hours will be announced. Go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.

Home for Good Dog rescue in Berkeley Heights is still making adoptions by appointment; go to https://homeforgooddogs.org/ for more information.

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Home for Good Dog Rescue

Honey is a 1 1/2-year-old female Labrador retriever/hound mix in the care of Home for Good Dog Rescue in Berkeley Heights. For more information, call 908-598-8212 or go to https://homeforgooddogs.org.

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911 Dog and Cat Rescue

Janis Joplin is a 2-year-old female brown tabby in the care of 911 Dog and Cat Rescue in Morristown. For more information, call 908-763-2040 or email 911dogrescue@gmail.com.

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Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Bain is a 6-year-old male pit bull terrier mix at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood. For more information, call 856-401-1300, email info@homewardboundnj.org or go to https://homewardboundnj.org/.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Big Daddy is an adult male domestic shorthair in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email adoptions@sjras.org or go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.

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Wise Animal Rescue

Lily is a young female pit bull terrier in the care of Wise Animal Rescue in Parsippany. For more information, email wiseanimalrescue@gmail.com or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/parsippany/wise-animal-rescue-nj854/.

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Liberty Humane Society

Mama is an adult female calico mix in the care of the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. Call 201-547-4147, email lhs@libertyhumane.org or go to https://www.libertyhumane.org/.

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Edison Animal Shelter

Chloe is a 1-year-old female Labrador retriever/cattle dog mix in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email eas@edisonnj.org or go to https://www.animalshelter.net/shelter/3974/edison-animal-shelter/.

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Chance at Life Cat Rescue

Minnie is a 5-year-old female tuxedo cat in the care of Chance at Life Cat Rescue in Bergen County. For more information, call 201-982-2219, email chanceatliferescue@gmail.com or go to https://chanceatlifecatrescue.com/.

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Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls

Rocky Balboa is a male American bulldog mix between 2 and 3 years old at the Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls. For more information, call 732-922-0100 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ02&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Angel PAWS

Princess is an adult female calico in the care of Angel PAWS in Colonia. For more information, call 732-340-1199, email info@angelpaws.org, or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ128&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Jellybean is an adult female pit bull terrier mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Animal Welfare Association

Freddie is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email adoptions@awanj.org.

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Southern Ocean County Animal Facility

Raleigh is a 5-year-old female pit bull terrier mix in the care of the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin. For more information, call 609-978-0127, email socaf@@ochd.org or go to https://www.fosocas.org/adopt/.

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Jersey Shore Animal Center

Jynx is a 7-year-old female domsetic longhair at the Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick. For more information, call 732-920-1600 or email info@jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org.

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Salem County Humane Society

Bugle is a 4-year-old male beagle at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email info@salemcountyhumanesociety.org.

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Animal Alliance

Jillian is a female domestic shorthair between 1 and 2 years old in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to https://www.animalalliancenj.org/.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Chikis is a senior female poodle in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email adoptions@sjras.org or go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.

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Southern Ocean County Animal Facility

Oak is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin. For more information, call 609-978-0127, email socaf@@ochd.org or go to https://www.ochd.org.

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Plainfield Area Humane Society

Roman is a 14-year-old male miniature poodle mix at the Plainfield Area Humane Society. For more information, call 908-754-0300, email contact.pahs@verizon.net or go to https://pahs.org/.

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Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls

Harrison is a young male domestic shorthair at the Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls. For more information, call 732-922-0100 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ02&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Carnegie is an adult female pit bull terrier mix in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email adoptions@sjras.org or go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.

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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Harvey is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals in Skillman. For more information, call 609-309-5214 or go to https://savehomelessanimals.org/.

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Animal Welfare Association

Rose is a 5-year-old female terrier mix in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email adoptions@awanj.org.

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911 Dog and Cat Rescue

Cher is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of 911 Dog and Cat Rescue in Morristown. For more information, call 908-763-2040 or email 911dogrescue@gmail.com.

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Liberty Humane Society

Doobie is a senior male Yorkshire terrier in the care of the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. Call 201-547-4147, email lhs@libertyhumane.org or go to https://www.libertyhumane.org/.

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Angel PAWS

Comet is an adult male domestic shorthair in the care of Angel PAWS in Colonia. For more information, call 732-340-1199, email info@angelpaws.org, or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ128&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Emma is a 3-year-old female hound mix in the care of SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals in Skillman. For more information, call 609-309-5214 or go to https://savehomelessanimals.org/.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Lemon is an adult female domestic shorthair at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Jersey Shore Animal Center

Spud is a 1-year-old male Brittany mix at the Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick. For more information, call 732-920-1600 or email info@jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org.

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Animal Welfare Association

Tipsy is a 1-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email adoptions@awanj.org.

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Animal Alliance

Tammy is a 2-year-old female Staffordshire terrier mix in the care of Animal Alliance in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-818-1952 or go to https://www.animalalliancenj.org/.

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Plainfield Area Humane Society

Floopy is an adult male domestic shorthair at the Plainfield Area Humane Society. For more information, call 908-754-0300, email contact.pahs@verizon.net or go to https://pahs.org/.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Beaufort is an adult male pit bull terrier mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Homeward Bound Pet Adoption

Baxter is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthair at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood. For more information, call 856-401-1300, email info@homewardboundnj.org or go to https://homewardboundnj.org/.

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All-Star Pet Rescue

Abbey is a 6-year-old female greyhound/terrier mix in the care of All-Star Pet Rescue in Linden. For more information, email allstarpets@comcast.net or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ451&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Beacon Animal Rescue

Sundae is a 12-year-old female domestic shorthair in the care of Beacon Animal Rescue in Ocean View. For more information, call 609-390-7946 or email beaconanimalrescues@gmail.com.

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Bonnie’s Animal Rescue Kingdom

Tammy is a 1-year-old female hound mix in the care of Bonnie's Animal Rescue Kingdom in Hillsdale. For more information, go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/paramus/bonnies-animal-rescue-kingdom-nj627/.

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Salem County Humane Society

Victoria is a 3-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email info@salemcountyhumanesociety.org.

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