Animal Rescue, Shelter and Adoption Services

At the Shake A Paw® Center for Rescue & Adoption, every dog has a story — and every dog deserves a second chance.

For more than 12 years, our mission has been to rescue homeless, abandoned, and unwanted dogs and help them find the loving families they deserve. Located inside our state-of-the-art Shake A Paw facility and fully licensed as a New Jersey Animal Shelter, we accept dog surrenders from the public and work tirelessly to give these animals a safe place to land when they need it most. Since opening our doors, we have saved more than 2,500 lives, placing thousands of deserving dogs into caring forever homes. 

We are proud to be a 100% No-Kill animal shelter. That means every dog that comes into our care is given time, patience, and compassion until the right family comes along. We have never euthanized an adoptable dog — and we never will. 

Every adoption represents a new beginning — not just for the dog, but for the family who welcomes them home. The Shake A Paw Center for Rescue & Adoption is a registered New Jersey charitable organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to animal rescue, shelter, and adoption services.

EIN: 45-5385832 

Together, we are saving lives — one dog, one family, and one forever home at a time.

The Shake A Paw® Center for Rescue & Adoption is designed with the health and well-being of our dogs as the highest priority. As a licensed New Jersey Animal Shelter, we maintain strict standards of cleanliness, care, and facility management to ensure every dog is housed in a safe and healthy environment.