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AHS Welcomes Brian Hackett as Director of Government and Community Relations
Help us welcome Brian Hackett and join AHS as we strive to impact animal welfare policy in New JerseyPlease help us welcome our newest team member, Brian Hackett, who joins AHS as our new Director of Government and Community Relations. In this new position, Brian will...
Wildlife Wednesdays: Raccoon Rescue in Barnegat!
Stuck under some solar panels on a hot day, AHS Animal Control Officer helps rescue a family of raccoons. When this little raccoon family attempted to go with environmentally-friendly housing, they found themselves stuck under some solar panels on a Barnegat...
Maximus the Tortoise Celebrates 67th Birthday
Rescued from a neglectful home in 2011, Max Celebrated his 67th Birthday at Popcorn Park Animal RefugeMaximus, our resident Aldabra Tortoise, celebrated his birthday at Popcorn Park on September 14th! Max is 67 years young, especinally since Aldabra Tortoises can live...
Senior Shih Tzu Shadow Gets a Fresh Start
From Matted to Marvelous : Shadow is Ready for a New Home!After arriving at our Newark Shelter, our groomer immediately went to work! Senior boy Shadow absolutely broke our hearts when he arrived this week so matted and dirty. No dog should ever have to experience the...
Humane News Summer 2023!
Our Spring 2023 Humane News is here!
Tilla’s Tale
A Senior Shepherd's Second Chance at HappinessThis gorgeous senior girl should be relaxing in her very own home but as fate would have it, here is Tilla, at 10 years old, looking for a fresh start in life. Tilla came to us with a confusing story of sorts that include...
Wildlife Wednesdays: Rescuing the Raccoon Family
Living in a local fishing boat, AHS Animal Control Officer helps relocate a family of raccoons. A huge thank you goes out to all involved with rescuing a momma raccoon and her little ones from a local fishing boat recently! When a Barnegat resident went to get his...
Tails of Generosity: Women’s Club of Lacey Supports Animals in Need
Thank you to the Women's Club of Lacey for generously helping our rescued animals!Thank you once again, to the Women's Club of Lacey! Every year, these dedicated and compassionate volunteers hold a donation drive in Lacey Township to collect pet food, cleaning...
Happy Gilmore’s Happy Ending
Rescued as a lost pet in 2019, Happy Gilmore patiently waited for over 2 years to find the perfect home of his own.Rescued in 2019Some of you may remember our frosty-faced friend, Gilmore. His full name was Happy Gilmore, which he was given due to the manner in which...
Happy Birthday to Humane Hero Eleanor!
Celebrating with Compassion: Eleanor's Birthday Donations to Help AnimalsA huge THANK YOU and Happy Birthday to this junior Humane Hero, Eleanor Palmieri! This animal-loving little lady went above and beyond for our animals here at AHS Popcorn Park. Instead of...