Animal shelters in need of post-storm help, too

Photo by John Lynch

The displacement of many residents by Hurricane Sandy has led to a number of challenges for animal shelters throughout the state.

As families and individuals have moved to shelters, motels, and other temporary housing, some have sadly been forced to give up their pets. This has left many shelters full and overwhelmed.

Thus, there is presently a great need for foster pet families (both temporary and permanent).

We are working with animal shelters in various regions to identify further needs and potential solutions. More information will be included in a follow-up post shortly.

In the meantime, if you are interested in adopting a pet displaced by Sandy, have donations of food/supplies in mind, or are simply looking for another way to help now, here's a list of animal shelters and resources in Cape May County...


Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
110 Shelter Rd.
Cape May Court House, NJ
609-465-8923
animalshelter@cmcsheriff.net

Animal Outreach
www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ111.html
609-898-1PET

Animal Relief Fund, INC
alex4pets@aol.com

Animal Welfare Society
40 Route 47 S.
Dias Creek, NJ
609-465-3403

Beacon Animal Rescue
www.beaconanimalrescue.org
701 Butter Rd.
Ocean View, NJ
609-390-7946

C.A.T.S.
959 Asbury Ave.
Ocean City, NJ
609-525-0270

Humane Society of Ocean City
www.petfinder.com/shelters/hsoc.html
1 Shelter Rd.
Ocean City, NJ
609-399-2018

Mew to You Resale Shoppe
1034 Asbury Avenue
Ocean City, NJ
609-399-4228

S.O.S. (Saving Our Strays)
Sea Isle City volunteer cat trappers, foster care, and home placement
www.seaislecats.org