West Orange Animal Welfare League in West Orange, New Jersey
About West Orange Animal Welfare League
West Orange Animal Welfare League is an animal shelter in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1980. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is City of East Orange Animal Shelter, about 0.9 mi away.
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40.78262, -74.23032
What West Orange Animal Welfare League does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- City of East Orange Animal Shelter133 Midland Ave, East Orange, NJAnimal shelter0.9 mi
- Catfé Montclair356 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJAnimal shelter2.2 mi
- Rosemarie's Rescue Ranch, Inc.528 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJAnimal rescue2.4 mi
- Montclair Township Animal Shelter77 N Willow St, Montclair, NJAnimal shelter2.6 mi
- Bloomfield Animal Shelter61 Bukowski Pl, Bloomfield, NJAnimal shelter3.1 mi
- Brick City Rescue Inc.PO Box 2431, Newark, NJAnimal rescue4.4 mi
- People For Animals401 Hillside Ave, Hillside, NJAnimal shelter5.5 mi
- Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary300 Millburn Ave Unit 834, Millburn, NJAnimal sanctuary5.6 mi
- Humane Society of Bergen County221 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst, NJHumane society6.0 mi
- Livingston Animal Shelter81 Naylon Ave, Livingston, NJAnimal shelter6.1 mi
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Where is West Orange Animal Welfare League located?
West Orange Animal Welfare League is at 311 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 in Essex County.
What are the hours of West Orange Animal Welfare League?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (973) 736-8689 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from West Orange Animal Welfare League?
Start on petfinder.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to West Orange Animal Welfare League?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to West Orange Animal Welfare League tax-deductible?
West Orange Animal Welfare League matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 22-2249975), with reported annual revenue of about $32,852. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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