RESOURCES
LOST & FOUND PETS
If you find a stray cat, dog, or any other animal, DO NOT take them directly to SAVE or any shelter. Contact your local police, health department, or animal control officer instead. For injured or scared pets, it's safest to let the animal control officer handle them, as they may bite when scared or injured.
Who to contact: Report your missing pet to local police departments, animal control, and animal shelters, providing details such as breed, sex, color, size, name, and last known location. Leave your contact number for updates and call regularly for information. Visit or contact local animal shelters that receive strays from your area frequently. You are the best person to identify your pet, so keep checking even if you've already visited them.
Create "LOST PET" fliers with: Pet's picture, date lost, general area where they were last seen, brief description, contact number. Post the fliers throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas and hang them at veterinary offices, pet supply stores, shelters, and food stores. Also post to local Facebook groups and community boards.
One of the simplest and most practical ways to keep your dog from straying is to keep them on a leash — and it's the law in the state of NJ. Proper behavioral training for your dog enhances everyday safety, including leash manners and preventing bolting. Use appropriate walking devices like the Gentle Leader or a cross-body harness to manage leash pulling and prevent slipping out of collars.
Check window screens often and repair any holes or rips as soon as they appear. Cats love to swipe and claw at screens, creating possible escape routes. Make sure your pet is microchipped and always wears an ID tag with your current contact information.
SAVE, A FRIEND TO HOMELESS ANIMALS IS THE CONTRACTED HOLDING FACILITY OF LOST/STRAY CATS AND DOGS FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWNS:
- Princeton Animal Control — 609-924-2728
- Montgomery Animal Control — 908-359-8211, Ext. 247
- Cranbury Animal Control — 609-395-0031
- Hopewell Animal Control — 609-537-0278
- Lawrence Animal Control — 609-844-7092
- South Brunswick Animal Control — 732-329-4000, Ext. 7265
- East Windsor Animal Control — 609-448-5678, Ext. 229
- West Windsor Animal Control — 609-799-1222
- Robbinsville Animal Control — 609-259-3136
PET SUPPORT
Ready to bond with your new dog? Try local, in-person dog training on Rover!
You and your dog meet with a local trainer for personalized training sessions. Great for all dogs — work with your trainer on everything from basics to behavioral concerns.
https://www.rover.com/training/search/
- Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, New Jersey — Visit Animal Welfare Association
- People for Animals operates two facilities in Hillside & Robbinsville, NJ — Visit PFA Online
- Animal Alliance of New Jersey — Call 609-818-1952 or visit Animal Alliance of New Jersey
REHOMING YOUR PET
MILITARY
Are you a member of the military preparing for deployment? Explore PACT for Animals or Dogs on Deployment. These nonprofit groups assist active military and reservists facing pet-related obstacles by connecting them with a range of online services, such as fostering and volunteer boarding, to care for their pets during service obligations.
MOVING?
Struggling to find pet-friendly housing? Start your search with Petfinder, a pet-friendly housing guide, and pet-friendly rentals to get started!
ANIMAL SURRENDER
SAVE is a limited admission shelter. We are only permitted to have a certain number of animals housed at our facility. When you need to surrender your pet, please contact the shelter at 609-309-5214. We will evaluate each situation individually.
In many circumstances, we may be able to offer advice to those in need so that relinquishment is not necessary. We understand that you love your pet and want to do everything in your power to keep your companion in your family.
Pet Behavior Issues
One of the most common reasons people consider rehoming their pets is because of undesirable behavior. Fortunately, many of these behaviors can be addressed, enabling pets to remain part of the family successfully. It's crucial to explore all available options before considering surrendering your animal. Consider alternative solutions or training methods to ensure their well-being and happiness.
PET SUPPORT PAGE →AVAILABLE SPACE
We can only take in animals when space is available. Because SAVE does not euthanize animals based on space or time limits, our residents stay with us until they find new homes.
CATS
We are not able to accept cats that are feral, terminally ill, or have special needs (e.g., diabetes).
DOGS
All dog owners must schedule a behavior assessment by our staff to determine if we are able to accept your pet into our shelter. Dogs with serious behavior issues like aggression may not be accepted into our adoption program.
FEE
There is an owner surrender fee when relinquishing a pet to SAVE. The fee is vital to helping the shelter with the care that the pet may require during his/her stay at SAVE.
ANIMAL LAW RESOURCES
Just as there are rules and laws for humans that make the world a safer and more organized place, there are laws created to protect animals and regulate the way they are treated.
Beginning February 1, 2019, animal cruelty investigations shall be conducted by Humane Law Enforcement Officers (HLEOs) that report to county prosecutors.
If you suspect animal cruelty or abuse after February 1, 2019, contact your County Prosecutor's Office or local police for assistance.
To report animal cruelty or abuse involving livestock (including horses, cattle and poultry), contact the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health by calling 609-671-6400 or via email: state.veterinarian@ag.nj.gov.
The New Jersey Department of Health does not have the authority to investigate animal cruelty.
Pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2017, Chapter 189, the New Jersey Department of Health shall post the following on its website. These materials shall be distributed by the municipality to each person obtaining an annual dog license and be posted on all New Jersey municipality websites.