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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Animal shelter in Skillman, NJ

Founded in 1941 by the third female graduate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, SAVE is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of homeless companion animals in the greater Princeton area and beyond. Through six core programs of Rescue, Shelter, Health and Welfare, Spay/Neuter, Foster and Adoption.

The SAVE shelter facility has the capacity to house upwards of 100 animals at a time (approximately 75 cats and 25 dogs). The shelter exceeds no-kill benchmark standards and ensures that adoptable animals facing adversity are given a lifeline, a chance to flourish, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Contact Heather Achenbach
Address
1010 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
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Adoptable pets at SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

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Alfie

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ
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Nairobi

Akita

Female, Adult
Skillman, NJ
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Bagel

Pit Bull Terrier/Pointer

Male, Young
Skillman, NJ
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Chiki

Boxer/Pointer

Female, Adult
Skillman, NJ
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Peppa

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Skillman, NJ
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Xander

Domestic Longhair

Male, Young
Skillman, NJ

Shelter FAQs

SAVE prioritizes adoptions within a 2 hr driving distance of the shelter

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

SAVE is a member of the Pets for Patriots program in which we waive adoption fees for qualified veterans.

SAVE has a 'Seniors for Seniors' program in which we waive the adoption fee for adopters 65+ who adopt a pet 8+

Adoption application

https://savehomelessanimals.org/adoption-application/

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Amber

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Pare'

Border Collie

Male, Young
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Aioli

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
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Earl

Bulldog

Male, Adult
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Bentley

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 mos
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Duke

English Bulldog

Male, Adult
Montclair, NJ

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