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Animal Welfare Association

Animal shelter in Voorhees, NJ

Animal Welfare Association (AWA), a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization, operates the oldest and largest low-cost pet clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey.

We do not receive funds from the government or national groups. We rely upon local donations to fund our life-saving programs.

Through a variety of innovative programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, trap-neuter-return and humane education, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.

Contact
Address
509 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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Meet their adoptable pets

509 Centennial Blvd

Voorhees, NJ 08043

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare Association

We'll also keep you updated on Biscotti's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscotti

Guinea Pig

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Helena's adoption status with email updates.
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Helena

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Blackberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Blackberry

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Skylar's adoption status with email updates.
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Skylar

Golden Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Fudge's adoption status with email updates.
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Fudge

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Harpersville's adoption status with email updates.
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Harpersville

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Allie's adoption status with email updates.
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Allie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 mos
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Zeek's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeek

Golden Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Voorhees, NJ

Shelter FAQs

Voorhees NJ, Camden NJ, Camden County NJ, Burlington County NJ, Gloucester County NJ, Atlantic County NJ, Philadelphia PA

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We believe in an open, judgement-free adoption process. Our goal is to find the right fit for both you and the animal during your time at AWA.

Adoption application

https://www.awanj.org/adopt/

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We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Blackwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Panda's adoption status with email updates.
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Panda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Wilmington, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Selina and Sofia/ BONDED PAIR's adoption status with email updates.
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Selina and Sofia/ BONDED PAIR

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Bryn Mawr, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Unionville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on SUGAR's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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SUGAR

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Skillman, NJ

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