Adopt A Shelter Pet Wayne, NJ

Adopt A Shelter Pet Wayne, NJ Helping homeless animals find their forever homes. (973) 694-0767

The Alan Purcell Wayne Animal Shelter of Wayne, NJ maintains a safe and caring environment until the animal is either reclaimed or adopted. While Shelter Workers and Volunteers supply the love and compassion needed for each homeless animal, placing them in a new, loving home is the main priority. Located at:
201 Pompton Plains Crossroads
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-0767 tel. / (973) 616-1270 fax

Open Tues & Thurs 6-8pm, Wed 12-3pm, and Sat 12-4pm

🎄 Cinnamon’s Holiday Wish: A Home to Call Her Own 🎄Meet Cinnamon, one of our sweetest senior kitties who came to us when...
12/11/2024

🎄 Cinnamon’s Holiday Wish: A Home to Call Her Own 🎄
Meet Cinnamon, one of our sweetest senior kitties who came to us when her owner could no longer care for her. While most people come to the shelter looking for kittens, our seniors like Cinnamon often get overlooked. But this gentle girl still has so much love to give and life to live—and she deserves to spend her golden years in a cozy, loving home.
Cinnamon is the perfect mix of playful and snuggly. Watching her bat around her toys is absolutely adorable, and when she’s done, she loves nothing more than curling up for a nap.
If you can open your heart to Cinnamon this holiday season, she will be the most loyal and loving companion. Let’s make her holiday wish come true and find her a forever home where she can be spoiled like she deserves.
💌 Contact us or visit during adoption hours to meet Cinnamon.
📅 Visit her during adoption hours:�Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM�Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM�Thursday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM�Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📞 Call 973-694-0767 or email [email protected] to learn more. Seniors like her deserve all the love in the world, and we know she’ll bring so much joy to her new family. Please share and help Cinnamon find her forever home! 🐾✨

🎄 Tinga Deserves a Home for the Holidays! 🎄Meet Tinga, the sweetest, smartest, most playful girl who just keeps getting ...
12/10/2024

🎄 Tinga Deserves a Home for the Holidays! 🎄
Meet Tinga, the sweetest, smartest, most playful girl who just keeps getting overlooked and we have no idea why. 💔 This young shepherd mix is full of life and would thrive with an active family who can keep up with her energy and smarts. She's athletic, affectionate, and ready to impress you with how clever she is!
Tinga came to us as a stray, found with multiple collars, but heartbreakingly, no one came to reclaim her. We thought she'd get adopted in no time, but for some reason, she's still waiting... and waiting. 😔
🏡 Tinga would do best in a home with older children since her playful energy and size might accidentally knock over little ones. She's going to be the most loyal companion to someone who opens their heart and home to her.
🎁 Visit her during our adoption hours:
�📅 Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
�📅 Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
�📅 Thursday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
�📅 Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📞 Call us at 973-694-0767 and leave a message with your name and number, or email [email protected] to learn more about this sweet girl.
Let’s find Tinga her forever family! ❤️

🎄 Johnny Deserves a Home for the Holidays! 🎄Meet Johnny, our longest resident and one of the sweetest senior dogs you’ll...
12/09/2024

🎄 Johnny Deserves a Home for the Holidays! 🎄
Meet Johnny, our longest resident and one of the sweetest senior dogs you’ll ever meet. At around 8 years old, Johnny may have a touch of gray, but he still has so much life left to share! 💕
While he’s laid-back most of the time, Johnny still loves to let loose with his zoomies and show off his playful side. He’s a dream on walks, strutting perfectly with his harness, and he gets along with some other dogs here at the shelter.
Sadly, people tend to overlook Johnny when they learn his age, but don’t let that stop you from seeing how amazing he is. Older kids would be best due to his size—he might accidentally knock little ones over in his excitement.
If you’re ready to make Johnny’s golden years truly special, now is the perfect time to bring him home. Let’s make sure Johnny doesn’t spend another holiday in the shelter! 🏡❤️
📅 Visit Johnny during our adoption hours:�Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM�Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM�Thursday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM�Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📞 Call 973-694-0767 leave a message with your name and number or email [email protected] to learn more. Let’s find Johnny the forever family he deserves! 🐾

🎄 December Adoption Special – Reduced Fees on Select Pets! 🎄This December, we’re thrilled to offer reduced adoption fees...
12/09/2024

🎄 December Adoption Special – Reduced Fees on Select Pets! 🎄
This December, we’re thrilled to offer reduced adoption fees on select shelter pets to help them find their forever homes. 🐾❤️
The reduced fees will apply to some of our longer-term residents, senior pets, and those who are often overlooked. We hope this promotion shines a spotlight on these amazing animals and helps them find loving homes this holiday season! 🎁🐾
🔴 Important Details:
No Same-Day Adoptions: While we’re offering reduced adoption fees, our regular adoption process will still apply, and pets cannot be taken home on the same day.
Thorough Application Process: This promotion is designed to help animals find homes, but adoption is a serious commitment. We’ll continue to thoroughly review each application, and no applications will be rushed due to the promotion.
🌟 Adoption Requirements:
Application Needed: You can fill out an application online or at the shelter during adoption hours.
Renters: Please bring or be ready to email a copy of your lease showing you’re allowed to have pets or a notarized letter from your landlord or family stating the same.
Household Agreement: Adoption is a family decision! Every member of your household must be on board with the adoption. Animals are not gifts; they are lifelong commitments.
📍 Visit Us At:
201 Pompton Plains Crossroads
Wayne, NJ 07470
🕒 Adoption Hours (No Appointment Needed):
Tuesday & Thursday: 6 PM – 8 PM
Wednesday: 12 PM – 3 PM
Saturday: 12 PM – 4 PM
Help us spread the word about our December Adoption Special and make this holiday season unforgettable for some incredible shelter pets! Let’s find them the loving homes they deserve. 🐾✨
We can’t wait to see you! ❤️

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from The Wayne Township Animal Shelter! 🍂🦃Today and every day, we are so incredibly grateful for Y...
11/28/2024

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from The Wayne Township Animal Shelter! 🍂🦃

Today and every day, we are so incredibly grateful for YOU—our amazing supporters who make everything we do possible. ❤️

🐾 To our adopters: Thank you for opening your hearts and homes to our animals and giving them the loving families they deserve. You’re changing lives, one adoption at a time!

🐾 To our donors: Your generosity helps us provide food, toys, blankets and so much more for the animals who need it most. We truly couldn’t do this without you, and our animals are so thankful for your kindness.

🐾 To everyone who shares our posts: Every like and share helps our animals reach their future families. Your support makes such a huge difference, and we are endlessly grateful!

From all of us at The Wayne Township Animal Shelter—both two-legged and four—we wish you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and plenty of cuddles. 🐶🐱

💛 Thank you for being part of our family. 💛 Happy Thanksgiving!

‼️Found male on Garret Mountain between Mountain Ave and Rifle Camp Road  in Woodland Park. Now safe  at the Wayne Anima...
11/14/2024

‼️Found male on Garret Mountain between Mountain Ave and Rifle Camp Road  in Woodland Park. Now safe  at the Wayne Animal Shelter.
Proof of ownership with valid rabies certificate required. If you have any information call the shelter at (973)694-0767.  Leave a message including your name and phone number, Someone will return your call!  Please share!‼️

🚨 Reminder! 🚨We are CLOSED today for Election Day, so there will be no adoptions tonight. Thank you for your understandi...
11/05/2024

🚨 Reminder! 🚨

We are CLOSED today for Election Day, so there will be no adoptions tonight. Thank you for your understanding and we will see you soon! 🐾

Our hearts ache for this sweet little guy who is still waiting at the shelter. Hash Brown has had some interest and even...
11/04/2024

Our hearts ache for this sweet little guy who is still waiting at the shelter. Hash Brown has had some interest and even a meet and greet, where he did amazing with the other dog. Unfortunately, the family wasn’t ready to commit, leaving our lovable pup back at square one.

Found as a stray and likely dumped, Hash Brown’s story is all too common for beagles. He is neutered and up to date on all his shots, and he’s ready to fill a home with joy and love!

Hash Brown is everything you’d want in a companion. He’s playful, social, and absolutely adores people. His love for playing with other dogs makes him an ideal addition to any family. Once you meet him, we know you’ll fall head over heels!

Let’s help Hash Brown find his forever family! He deserves a chance to know what it’s like to be loved and cherished. Come meet him at The Wayne Township Animal Shelter your heart may just find its perfect match. ❤️

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from all of us at Wayne Township Animal Shelter! We hope everyone has a fun and safe night filled wit...
10/31/2024

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from all of us at Wayne Township Animal Shelter! We hope everyone has a fun and safe night filled with treats and maybe a few spooky surprises! Thank you for your continued support for our furry friends. Your kindness makes a world of difference in their lives. 🐶🐱💕

Remember to keep your pets safe during the festivities, and if you’re looking to add a new member to your family, consider adopting! 🏡❤️

Stay safe and have a howling good time! 🦇✨

🐾 October is Pit Bull Awareness Month! 🐾For us, every month is dedicated to celebrating pit bulls! We see many of these ...
10/27/2024

🐾 October is Pit Bull Awareness Month! 🐾

For us, every month is dedicated to celebrating pit bulls! We see many of these wonderful dogs at our shelter, and we’re committed to educating our community about their true nature. We love their playful personalities, adorable round faces, and their incredible loyalty.

Sadly, pit bulls are often misunderstood and overlooked. Many people judge them based on stereotypes and misinformation, forgetting that it’s humans who put dogs in bad situations. This isn’t fair to the dogs who have so much love to give.

It’s perfectly okay to have your own breed preferences, but it’s not okay for these dogs to face judgment without reason. The mistreatment they endure is heartbreaking, and we hear negative comments about them all too often at our shelter. Many of our pitties come with tragic stories, having been abandoned or treated as disposable, no matter their age- yes seniors AND even puppies. Yet, no matter what they’ve experienced, they don’t let that break their spirit. They continue to show love and resilience.

We can all learn so much from pit bulls. Let’s come together to spread love for these amazing dogs, not hate. Join us in advocating for pit bulls every month! ❤️🐶

🐾 Meet Jack: The Joyful Goofball! 🐾Say hello to Jack, our energetic and playful 2-year-old black lab mix! This silly, ha...
10/26/2024

🐾 Meet Jack: The Joyful Goofball! 🐾

Say hello to Jack, our energetic and playful 2-year-old black lab mix! This silly, happy-go-lucky pup is ready to find his forever family. Jack loves to play, go for walks, and make new friends, and he’s always up for some fun!

Despite being abandoned and found running as a stray, Jack’s spirit remains unbroken. He’s super social and thrives on attention and affection. We can’t wait for him to find the loving home he deserves!

Jack is neutered and up to date on all his shots, so he’s ready to join your family right away.

Interested in giving Jack a chance? Come visit him during our adoption hours: ✨ Tuesday & Thursday: 6-8 PM
✨ Wednesday: 12-3 PM
✨ Saturday: 12-4 PM

Let’s help Jack find the love and happiness he’s been waiting for! ❤️🐶

Meet Tinga, the happiest and most playful puppy you’ll ever meet! Tinga is about a year and a half to two years old and ...
10/24/2024

Meet Tinga, the happiest and most playful puppy you’ll ever meet! Tinga is about a year and a half to two years old and came to us as a stray. She definitely had an owner before, as she was found with collars, but sadly, no one ever came to reclaim her. We can’t understand why, because Tinga is an absolute gem!
This silly, goofy girl loves nothing more than running around the play yard, showing off her joyful spirit. She’s a bundle of energy who enjoys every moment of playtime and loves being by your side. Whether it’s chasing a ball or simply enjoying a sunny day, Tinga’s enthusiasm is infectious.
Tinga also loves going for walks down the path, eagerly exploring her surroundings and enjoying every step. She is a smart pup who is picking up basic training quickly, thanks to her keen intelligence and eagerness to learn.
If you’re looking for a happy, fun-loving puppy to add joy and laughter to your home, Tinga is the perfect choice. Come meet Tinga and let her playful spirit brighten your days. We know she will make the best family member!
If you are interested in Tinga stop by the shelter during our adoption hours!
ADOPTION HOURS:
TUES&THURS 6PM-8PM
WEDS:12PM-3PM
SAT:12PM-4PM
📍 Wayne Township Animal Shelter
📞 973-694-0767
email: [email protected]

Meet Matilda, our 6-month-old rat terrier who is ready to find her forever home! Sadly, she was surrendered when her eld...
10/24/2024

Meet Matilda, our 6-month-old rat terrier who is ready to find her forever home! Sadly, she was surrendered when her elderly owner could no longer care for her, and while a potential adopter showed interest, they didn’t follow through—so Matilda is still with us, waiting for her perfect match. Matilda is spayed, up to date on her shots, and has all the charm of a sweet, playful puppy. She loves to run around in the play yard and will literally leap into your arms! Like any young pup, she’ll need some basic obedience training, including potty training, but with her fun-loving personality, she’s sure to brighten your home.

If you’re ready for a fun and loving companion, come meet Matilda!
ADOPTION HOURS:
Tues&Thurs 6-8pm
Weds 12-3pm
Sat 12-4
📍Wayne Township Animal Shelter

🐾 Meet Cricket! 🐾We can’t understand how this sweet little dog is still waiting for his forever home. 💔 Cricket is about...
10/22/2024

🐾 Meet Cricket! 🐾

We can’t understand how this sweet little dog is still waiting for his forever home. 💔 Cricket is about 4 years old, neutered, and up to date on all his vaccines. Despite his gentle and loving nature, this poor boy was heartlessly abandoned on the streets by his previous owners. It’s heartbreaking to think someone left him to fend for himself. 😔

Cricket is incredibly sweet, loves meeting people, and enjoys the company of his furry friends. 🐕❤️ He’s the perfect companion if you’re looking for a snuggler who will happily curl up in your lap and shower you with love. 🥰

📅 Come meet Cricket during our adoption hours:

Tuesday & Thursday: 6 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 12 PM - 3 PM
Saturday: 12 PM - 4 PM
📞 Call us at 973-694-0767 or 📧 email [email protected] to learn more about Cricket. Let’s give this sweet pup the loving home he truly deserves!

Our Senior Sweetheart Seeking a Forever Home!Johnny is a senior dog who truly deserves a loving home. No dog should have...
10/22/2024

Our Senior Sweetheart Seeking a Forever Home!

Johnny is a senior dog who truly deserves a loving home. No dog should have to spend a long time in a shelter, but especially not a sweet boy like Johnny, who is one of our longer residents. Watching him get greyer is absolutely heartbreaking, and we can't help but wonder: why is he still here? Statistically, Johnny has everything working against him. Older dogs often get overlooked, and being a black pit bull makes it even harder for him to find a family. How is that fair?

But Johnny doesn’t let that get him down. He’s a laid-back boy who simply wants to be by your side. Whether it’s going for a walk or sitting outside enjoying the sunshine, Johnny is just happy to be with you. He came to us with another dog named June when they were found as strays, and he gets along well with other dogs too. Don’t let his senior status fool you; Johnny still has a lot of life left in him! He can surprise you with some spunky zoomie moments when he’s outside running around with his friends.

We know Johnny’s forever home is out there. Let’s not let him spend any more time in the shelter. If you’re interested in Johnny, please reach out to the shelter for more info or stop by during our adoption hours.

ADOPTION HOURS:
Tues & Thurs: 6 PM - 8 PM
Wed: 12 PM - 3 PM
Sat: 12 PM - 4 PM

📍 Wayne Township Animal Shelter
📞 973-694-0767
✉️ [email protected]

Help us give Johnny the loving home he deserves!

‼️Kelce is Still Searching for His Forever Home‼️Kelce is a lot of dog with a lot of love to give. He’s super social and...
10/21/2024

‼️Kelce is Still Searching for His Forever Home‼️

Kelce is a lot of dog with a lot of love to give. He’s super social and absolutely loves meeting new people, and plenty of people love meeting him too—but sadly, no one has followed through. No one has been ready to be as loyal to Kelce as he will be to them. It’s heartbreaking to see this amazing dog get overlooked time and time again, but we know his forever family is out there, waiting to find him.

Kelce was found as a stray and never reclaimed, but he’s ready to finally have a home where he can be cherished and loved. We’re looking for a committed adopter, someone with bully breed or powerful big dog experience, who can provide Kelce with the structure he needs to thrive. In return, Kelce will be your loyal companion, as smart and sweet as they come.

For more information on Kelce, reach out to the shelter at 973-694-0767 leave a message with your name and number or email [email protected]. Let’s help Kelce find his forever family!
ADOPTION HOURS:
TUES&THURS 6PM-8PM
WEDS 12PM-3PM
SAT 12PM-4PM
📍 Wayne Township Animal Shelter

Hope is our LONGEST resident. Every day we ask ourselves: Why is she still here? How is this even possible? She’s been w...
10/21/2024

Hope is our LONGEST resident. Every day we ask ourselves: Why is she still here? How is this even possible? She’s been with us so long that it feels like she’s accepted this place as her home. But that’s not how it’s supposed to be.
Hope deserves so much more. She deserves a soft bed to sleep in, a family to love her, and a life where she can curl up with you to watch movies or spend lazy days in the sun. But instead, she’s still here. Still waiting. Still being overlooked. She doesn’t deserve this.
Hope was used. She was bred over and over, puppies sold for profit, and then when she wasn’t useful anymore, she was dumped like she meant nothing. She’s most likely a victim of backyard breeding, and her only crime? Being a sweet, loving dog who was no longer profitable.
People barley even ask about her. Some want to meet her. But no one ever follows through. And we don’t understand why. Is it because she’s blind in one eye? It doesn’t slow her down one bit. She’s still sharp, still playful, still full of love. Or maybe it’s that initial burst of energy and non stop kisses when she finally gets to see you after being cooped up. But can you blame her? She loves people so much that her excitement can barely be contained. She just wants to love and be loved. Is that too much to ask?
Hope is 5-6 years old, spayed, and up to date on her vaccines. She even gets along with male dogs! She is one of the happiest dogs you’ll ever meet, but we would give anything to see her finally live the life she deserves.
Please—don’t make Hope wait any longer. She’s given so much of herself already. It’s time someone gave her a chance. Will that someone be you?
If you are looking to add a sweet loving companion to you family come meet Hope during our adoption hours. For more information call the shelter at 973-694-0767 leave a message with your name and number and someone will get back to you. Or email [email protected]
Tues&thurs 6pm-8pm, weds 12pm-3pm and Saturdays 12-4pm
📍201 Pompton Plains Crossroad, Wayne, NJ 07470

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201 Pompton Plains Crossroad
Wayne, NJ
07470

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Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
Thursday 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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