AHS & Popcorn Park News
Popcorn Park Welcomes a New Lion
Help us welcome our newest addition to Popcorn Park - Kanu, the Lion!Before joining our family, Kanu lived at a wonderful animal care facility in Pennsylvania. There, Kanu was surrounded by attentive care and love, thriving in an environment that catered to his needs....
12 Dogs, 2 Cats, and many Reptiles Removed from Newark Home
After years of neglect, over a dozen animals find safety with AHSAfter arriving at our Newark Shelter, our veterinary team leaped into action! When a distress call came in about 12 dogs and a variety of other neglected animals in dire conditions, our team leapt into...
NJ Spotlight News : AHS at Capacity
NJ Spotlight News Story Highlights Capacity Issues at AHSA recent video, released by www.NJSpotlightNews.org, highlights struggles with rising intake numbers at AHS and animal shelters around the nation. The rising costs of pet care and pet supplies due to...
After a long journey to recovery, Kali is ready for a new home!
Once Abandonded and Injured, Kali is Ready for a New Home!Found tied to a fence with a bad leg wound, Kali needed urgent helpKali is a beautiful girl who has faced far too much heartbreak in her short 2 years of life. She was found on the streets of Newark in...
Suzie Needs Your Help!
Suffering from Chronic Ear Infections, Suzie needs Life Changing Surgery!After arriving at our Newark Shelter, our veterinary team leaped into action! Meet Suzie, a small terrier mix facing a grave challenge. At only five years old, she's experienced persistent agony...
AHS’ Officer Sam Cintron named Animal Control Officer of the Year
AHS Animal Control Officer Sam Cintron named the 2023 National Animal Care and Control Association's Officer of the Year!We are proud to announce that our Animal Control Supervisor, Sam Cintron, has been named as the 2023 National Animal Care and Control Association’s...
Wildlife Wednesday: Osprey Rescue in Brielle
Entangled in fishing line & trapped in a tree, Animal Control Officers rescue an Osprey with the help of the local fire departmentThis past Saturday around 5pm, we received a call from the Brielle Police Department reporting an osprey trapped at the trop of a...
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...