Clifton Animal Shelter

Clifton, NJ

Also known as Friends of the Shelter, located in the Municipal Complex behind Clifton City Hall.

Hours Mon-Fri 6:30pm-8pm; Sun 12pm-4pm; adoptions by appointment only

Areas served Clifton, New Jersey

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (973) 470-5936 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Fill out an online adoption application to set up a visit

Location

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The area

Passaic County at a glance

Population 521,012

Housing units 185,816

Est. households with a cat 57,438

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I visit?

Monday-Friday 6:30pm-8pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm; adoptions by appointment only.

Get involved

Support Clifton Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Clifton Animal Shelter at (973) 470-5936 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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