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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals is a 501(c)3 nonprofit private shelter dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of companion animals in the greater Princeton region. Through our six core programs of Rescue, Shelter, Adoption, Health and Welfare, Spay/Neuter and Humane Education, SAVE strives to substantially reduce animal overpopulation and the corresponding euthanasia of adoptable and treatable animals in our community. SAVE endeavors to build, foster and strengthen the human-animal bond.

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1010 Route 601,
Skillman, NJ, 08558

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If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, you must first complete and submit an adoption application. Your application will be processed by shelter staff. This process can take 2-3 days. When you are notified of application approval, we will schedule a time for you to pick up your newest family member. Our adoption fees are as follows:
Adult dogs - $250
Puppies - $350
Pure Breeds - TBD

Adult Cats - $125
Kittens - $175

Adoption fees include Rabies, Yearly boosters, deworming, flea & tick prevention, heartworm or leukemia/FIV testing, microchipping and spay or neuter.

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