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Animals In Distress Cat rescue in Hamilton, NJ

Animals in Distress is a 501(c)(3), all volunteer, non-profit organization that has serviced the Mercer County area for more than 50 years. Established in 1969, we are one of the oldest rescue groups in the area. Our primary focus has been the rescue of abandoned, abused and neglected cats and kittens.

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Hamilton, NJ 08610
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Adoptable pets at Animals In Distress

We'll also keep you updated on GHOST - ADOPTION PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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GHOST - ADOPTION PENDING

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on SUZIE Q - ADOPTION PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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SUZIE Q - ADOPTION PENDING

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on MACY's adoption status with email updates.
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MACY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on BETTY's adoption status with email updates.
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BETTY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on FELIX - ADOPTION PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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FELIX - ADOPTION PENDING

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on MOO CAT's adoption status with email updates.
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MOO CAT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on GIA's adoption status with email updates.
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GIA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on CHILL's adoption status with email updates.
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CHILL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Hamilton, NJ

Rescue FAQs

We are based in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ & service the Hamilton Township area.

Additional adoption info

YOU MUST BE 21 YR. OR OLDER TO ADOPT
THERE IS AN APPLICATION & APPROVAL PROCESS.

Note: We reserve the right to deny any application that may be unsuitable for the animal. Please be aware that our animal adoptions are NOT on a first come - first serve basis. Our sole purpose is to find the best possible home for the animals in our care.

Adoption application

https://animals-in-distress.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animals In Distress

Homeless Paws

Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Kasey's adoption status with email updates.
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Kasey

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Cliffwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Hermes Kitten's adoption status with email updates.
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Hermes Kitten

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Nazareth, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy 9359's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy 9359

Bichon Frise

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Brooklyn, NY
We'll also keep you updated on General Dog Application's adoption status with email updates.
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General Dog Application

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mountain Cur/Plott Hound

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Hatfield, PA

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