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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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Virgil's adoption status with email updates.
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Virgil

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tigger's adoption status with email updates.
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Tigger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bagel's adoption status with email updates.
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Bagel

Pit Bull Terrier/Pointer

Male, Young
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Topanga Lawrence's adoption status with email updates.
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Topanga Lawrence

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bran's adoption status with email updates.
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Bran

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Loki's adoption status with email updates.
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Loki

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Cory Matthews's adoption status with email updates.
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Cory Matthews

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

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

Wheaten Terrier/Labradoodle

Female, 9 mos
NYC, NY
We'll also keep you updated on TATIANA's adoption status with email updates.
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TATIANA

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Mindy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mindy

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bucko 's adoption status with email updates.
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Bucko

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cabbie KA's adoption status with email updates.
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Cabbie KA

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 8 mos
Quakertown, PA

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