New Jersey Humane Society

West New York, NJ

An organization dedicated to protecting and rescuing stray and domesticated animals across Hudson County and northern New Jersey, placing cats and dogs in adoptive homes.

Hours Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Areas served Jersey City, Hudson County and northern New Jersey

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 201-758-7788 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Browse adoptable cats on the organization's website and contact them to arrange a meeting.

Location

Find New Jersey Humane Society

The area

Hudson County at a glance

Population 718,323

Housing units 320,959

Est. households with a cat 96,198

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

Where are you located?

New Jersey Humane Society is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. It does not publish a public street address, which is typical of foster-based rescues.

How does the adoption process work?

Browse adoptable cats on the organization's website and contact them to arrange a meeting.

Which areas do you serve?

Jersey City, Hudson County and northern New Jersey.

Get involved

Support New Jersey Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact the New Jersey Humane Society through its website to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake depends on available space.

Donate