AHS & Popcorn Park News
AHS Becomes Ambassador for Greater Good Charities
A Greater Good for our CommunityAHS is proud to become an Ambassador for Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program to support people and pets in the Newark area. The GOODS Program distributes food, essential supplies, clothing, housewares, toys, and more to pets and...
Advocate Effectively
Make an Impact! Advocate for Animals in Need.When advocating, be sure to be effective: Be prepared Be honest and respectful State the problem and share the facts Make the ask, i.e.: please sponsor an animal protection bill Listen to what the elected official and/or...
Find your Representatives
Make an Impact! Advocate for Animals in Need.We live in a representative democracy. We elect leaders on the local, county, state, and federal levels of government to hold office and represent us when making laws. It is vitally important that you know who your elected...
Ways to Advocate
Make an Impact! Advocate for Animals in Need.There are many ways to advocate for animals, but the most important item to remember once you’ve decided to be a voice for animals is to get engaged and do it effectively! Here are some of the typical ways that we can...
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...