Father John's Animal House

Father John's Animal House A 501(c)(3) no-kill cat and dog shelter located in Sussex County, NJ. Since 1999. It was decided to tear down the entire shelter and rebuild it.
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Father John’s Animal House was founded in 1999, by a small and very dedicated group of people that recognized a great need in our community to help homeless and otherwise unwanted pets. The land and facility was acquired through a few large donations and the shelter was immediately able to start placing animals into loving adoptive homes. The land was originally owned by Father John, a retired mem

ber of the clergy, who took exceedingly good care of his livestock. The shelter was named after him to honor his dedication to the welfare of animals. As the years went by, the maintenance of the facility was becoming more and more difficult. A large fund drive and challenge grant funded the project, and the shelter was rebuilt in 2012. State of the art features have been incorporated, including floors that are impervious to liquid soaking in, ventilation systems to reduce airborne pathogens and illness, and sound absorbing panels, which reduce barking dog noise. Room layout was designed for the comfort and care of the animals, including free-roaming cat rooms and indoor kennel runs for the dogs. The shelter now has the capacity to safely and responsibly place over 500 animals each year. Each animal is fully vetted, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to leaving for their adoptive home. Our shelter personnel work hard to match each adoptive family with the perfect animal to become their lifelong pet. Our overall mission is not only to place animals into loving homes but to promote spay and neuter to alleviate the problem of homeless animals and overcrowded shelters. We value the bond people have with animals and strive to give each homeless animal a family that will love and care for it for a lifetime.

07/01/2025

Kittens, kittens, and more kittens!! 🐾🤍🐱

07/01/2025
Meet Luna! 🌟💛🌙 Luna lost her home in a fire and is now looking for a fresh start. At nearly 7 years old, this unique tor...
07/01/2025

Meet Luna! 🌟💛🌙 Luna lost her home in a fire and is now looking for a fresh start. At nearly 7 years old, this unique tortie beauty is sweet, playful, and ready to love!

Luna gets along with cats, dogs, and even teenagers! Come meet Luna and see why she’s so special. She’s been waiting for awhile, she’s even starting to yawn! 🥱🏡💌

What amazing adoptions we’ve had recently! 🐾We’re thrilled to announce that a whole crew of amazing cats and dogs have f...
06/30/2025

What amazing adoptions we’ve had recently! 🐾

We’re thrilled to announce that a whole crew of amazing cats and dogs have found their forever homes — from playful kittens and puppies to sweet seniors! ❤️

Congrats to Paisley, Hannibal, Mystic, Ice T, Dipper, Mittens, Ember, Joe, Minx, Beatle, and an incredibly lovable noodle squad: Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Alfredo! And a special shoutout to Kasey, our gentle older gentleman, who finally gets to enjoy his golden years in a cozy new home. 🥹🐱

It wasn’t just the cats! We’ve had plenty of tail wags and happy goodbyes for the dogs too. Puppies Charlotte, Dawn, Emily, and Tot found loving families to grow up with, and Hero, Christopher, Boo Boo, Larry, Yogi, Dash, and Brady — also headed off to start their next chapters. 🐶🫶🏻

Thank you to every adopter who gave these amazing animals a second chance. Your love and support truly changes lives! 🏡

06/26/2025
Meet Mogwai! This sweet little Chihuahua traveled all the way from North Carolina in search of a forever home! 🥹🫶🏻Mogwai...
06/26/2025

Meet Mogwai! This sweet little Chihuahua traveled all the way from North Carolina in search of a forever home! 🥹🫶🏻

Mogwai may be a bit shy at first, but she warms up quickly, and once she does, she’s all cuddles! She loves hanging out with the staff, snoozing in the office, and keeping things chill. 🤍

Mogwai gets along well with smaller dogs and would thrive in a cozy home. If you’re looking for a laid-back little companion, Mogwai might be your perfect match! 🐾🏡

06/24/2025

Back with the cutest episode of What’s Going on at Father John’s! 🐾🤍

Address

50 Father Johns Lane
Lafayette, NJ
07848

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+19733005909

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