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Trenton Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Trenton, NJ

The Trenton Animal Shelter operates under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services. It provides the community with services that enhance the humane care and treatment of Trenton’s animals.

The mission of Trenton Animal Shelter is to educate the public on the humane treatment of animals and to be better pet owners. This facility also works to promote better quality of care for all animals while being mindful of the need to protect residents in accordance with the State and local laws/ordinances. (This policy is in keeping with the guidelines established by the NJ Title IV Statutes regarding domestic and wildlife animals in the control of rabies outbreaks.)

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Address
72 Escher St
Trenton, NJ 08609
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72 Escher St

Trenton, NJ 08609

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Adoptable pets at Trenton Animal Shelter

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Bull

Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Trenton, NJ
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Sunny

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Trenton, NJ
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Loki

Cane Corso/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Trenton, NJ

Shelter FAQs

Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Anyone interested in fostering or adopting a dog from The Trenton Animal Shelter must complete an application. All applications for foster or adoption will be screened for suitability and must include personal and veterinarian references. Once approved, a representative from the shelter will contact the applicant and set up a meeting with the animal. All other animals in the household and family members must participate in a “meet and greet” with the desired animal, in order to confirm suitability.

Adoptions are finalized with a contract releasing the animal to the adopter(s).

The shelter does not allow return of adopted animals, with the exception of Trenton residents, who may re-release their animal to the shelter. However, the adoption fee is non-refundable.

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PO Box 229,
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Bonded Pair
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Blake

Akita

Male, Adult
Toms River, NJ
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Alice/ ADOPTED

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Puppy
parissipany, NJ
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Fisher

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 mos
Quakertown, PA
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Special Needs
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Darcy (FeLV+)

Calico

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Skippack, PA
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Safire

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Stanhope, NJ
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Trix

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Tinton Falls, NJ

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