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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 Peaches's adoption status with email updates.
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Peaches

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Foxhound

Male, Senior
Skillman, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tina Fey's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina Fey

Pit Bull Terrier/Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Alaskan Malamute

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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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We'll also keep you updated on Bonbona's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonbona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Ridgewood, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Tabby's adoption status with email updates.
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Tabby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Skippack, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jared's adoption status with email updates.
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Jared

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Pinocchio's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinocchio

Schipperke/French Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Molly

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Palisades Park, NJ

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