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A young groundhog somehow managed to get caught up in an entanglement with our football net June 2022 A view from the side
Rhonda D.

To the women of Edison Animal Control: Thank you for coming to bag and tag the skunk that gave up the ghost in my backyard and then filled my home with the smell of its anal glands.

Ernest Hemingway. "Ernie" He is a polydactyl cat with 14 front toes- and he is adorable.

Everyone there was very kind and put the animals first. They were so happy to help us make the right match for our family. And we did! TY Edison Animal Shelter

Lisa R.

Twice I've posted an adorable picture of my dog with our new kitten on Facebook, who we took in despite Kirsten's criticism, and twice the picture has been deleted. Now all comments are being moderated.

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Love this place ! Very welcoming and ther animals are so cute and loveing too! Amazing place

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They have a nice paved area and gardening built by Boy Scouts. And they care for local strays.

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Rahway Kitty Hall

(16 reviews)

I love to visit cat cafés to get in some "cat therapy", ever since my own kitty crossed the bridge…read morelast year. I travel a lot, and so it wouldn't be fair to the animal for me to have another cat. I was staying just across the channel in Staten Island, and when I found this place, I was here! They do take reservations as well as walk-ins, and it's only $15 to get in. The place is very clean and well kept. The cats are all ages, and they are just so friendly. This place works with a local rescue, and all the kitties are available for adoption. Some of the cats wanted to play, others just laid there and observed, but were. Willing to get a nice. "Scritch" behind the ears (scritches are better than scratches.). There are plenty of cat toys to play with, and I also downloaded a cat toy with things like fish and mice going across the screen on my phone, which the cats found interesting. I had an hour with the cats, and I had a blast. They also sell souvenir clothing, and of course they take donations to help with their good work. What a great time, I hope to come back when I'm in the area. Thank you!

I visited Rahway Kitty Hall for the first time. I was a bit nervous because I had never envisioned…read moresuch a place. I was so impressed with the place itself; so well kept and cat friendly. It was so good to meet and talk to the women who take care of these cats and to know they are there for the love of the animals. All the cats looked healthy and well cared for. I recently had to let my much-loved cat who was 18 years old go. He will never be replaced, but I think I am now up to finding someone else who will again fill my heart with joy and someone who will be given the best cat life ever. I interacted with all the cats but found myself really drawn to one particular cat. I filled out an application with Angel Paws, now I wait.

Friends of Linden Animal Shelter - her name is pearl been missing since 7/1/22 @10:30pm I can also be reached at 917-309-1054

Friends of Linden Animal Shelter

(8 reviews)

I worked with Judy and my cat adoption experience was excellent. The trailer where the cats are…read morehoused was spotless and the cats are well taken care of and acclimated to people. They are socialized and Judy knows the different nuances of each individual cat-these cats are not numbers. She let out individual cats to see how they would interact with me to find the perfect fit. Was happy to find out that a microchip is included with the adoption fee. Highly recommend this rescue.

Great staff cute cats-you can't lose!…read more So I've been wanting to come here for a while since I love pets and always seem to go to the Humane Society in Newark to look at them. This is a rather small place; a trailer so to speak with super cute cats of all sizes and ages. When I first walked in, I was greeted by 2 very nice ladies that was extremely helpful and patient while I looked around at all of the cats. They will ask you if you have any pets and if you do- they will ask about their personalities. The one cool thing I liked about this place is that they let the cats walk around and allow you to play with them and hold them to get a feel for your future potential fur baby. They (the ladies) weren't pushy and was genuinely interested in getting to know who would be adopting those cats. One of the ladies even took me next door to show me another cat that might be a great companion for my cat that I have at home. They also have dogs here for adoption as well although very minimal. There is plenty of parking however when you come in drive very slow since there may be cats walking around. Overall, I would recommend adopting from here as you can tell the staff really cares about the pets. Although I didn't adopt today- I could totally see myself coming back as there were a few cats that I really liked.

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Angel Paws

(24 reviews)

I have just adopted three kittens from Angel Paws and I cannot say anything but positive things…read moreabout the facility. First of all, all of the volunteers are the nicest people and work tirelessly to take care of and most of love all of these cats. The facility might be small, as some of the other reviewers have stated, but they make good use of all of it. There are areas for the new cats who are being evaluated, areas for the cats that have behavioral or trust issues and are harder to adopt out (they are loved very much by the volunteers) and all other cats in between. I have adopted from other facilities and I am so very impressed with the care these cats are receiving, being at the facility or in their foster homes. Their medical care is taken care of by Angel Paws and written documentation is given to the adopters. Some other reviewers have mentioned that the facility took a while to get back to them after inquiring about some cats. I did not find this at all. I was called within less than two days. They did ask many questions about my ideas on caring for cats but I was comfortable with this. They want the best for the animals. I find that a positive attribute. They genuinely care for these cats and will only give them the best lives. I went for one cat and took home three. This was because of the great people and their care of my future babies. I had constant communication from their foster mom and I ended up loving this place so much, I am now a volunteer one day a week. Please come in and visit or go to the adoption events and check out their cats. Each have their own unique personalities and the volunteers can help you find your perfect baby, or two.

I have been to and volunteered at several shelters in not only the Tri State Area but in Florida as…read morewell. Never can I say, have I come across a place such as this. What a disappointment. I shall exclude the volunteer staff especially the younger ones who were amazing and so filled with love and ambition. But as for the rest of this rescue where one is supposed to be able to "Adopt"? What a laugh. Every other negative review I have read here on Angel Paws could not be more accurate in their experience. I had/saw the same upon taking my friend to adopt her second "fur-baby" (Is this a term now? I feel just as nuts as the lady running the joint). Long, long, and over dramatically short (which could have been unwarranted mind you). Arriving at opening in the evening, which seemed absurd to me to begin with, walking right in with several other families, we were greeted by lovely volunteers racing around trying to feed every little meow and squeek coming from every known corner of this small facility (I use that word as a kindness). I questioned if this was the first time that day these dear furry angels were seeing people. Most working said the owner did what she could during the day and they came at night, night being 6pm. Speaking of said owner, it was if she was the "man behind the curtain" heard of but never seen. My friend, after holding and bonding with 3 or 4 kittens believed she had found "the one". Filling out an application, as one would do, we were told we would be called within 1-2 days. Great! A week passes, I call and get voicemails, leave messages, never reach a person. She goes back for a second visit. The kitten is still their. She asks. Oh the owner has been terribly busy, but don't worry, this weekend latest, she says. The week and weekend come and go. So finally I go in myself. Because at every shelter and rescue I've worked at, to get one of these sweeties into a forever home? Top priority. And some I worked at went as far as a background check. Never did they take over a week. So yes, I went, I saw, I wanted to or may have not only shed a tear for my friend but also those poor cats and kittens trapped behind that glass window. Without needing to give reason my friend was rejected. Application declined. The owner deemed herself so high and mighty that not even a reason or explanation was given as a kindness. This is only of "those" places. A few bucks shy of the remaining "pet stores" there are. A lovely few from the front, but for the poor babies down in the basement (And oh yes, they are down there ) never seen in thsirnown mess, this "rescue" is a sham. The staff, whom I finally got to speak to me one on one all said the same. High adoption fees, low number of adoptions, abuse of funds, abuse of volunteer offered time, minors included folks. This nightmare of a "holier than thou" owner should have to face the furry jury for her crimes. Crazy cat lady would have been a relief compared to the monster described to me and read about in not only Yelp reviews, but upon further investigation into the community, and just about anyone whom has crossed her path. The same story rings true. Save yourself the time, and your children the tears. Not to mention the absurd $250 adoption fee. Which other than private rescues who strictly foster their litters, I have never seen that "price". There are some amazing rescues and shelters out there with babies and adults just as well deserving of a home. I highly recommend Somerset Animal Rescue in Bridgewater. And depending on your area the ASPCA or Woodbridge/Edison rescue. I just found my own newest addition to our family at Friends of Linden Shelter after a look on Petfinder.com Good luck to you all! Be safe and above all be smart! (Side note: For all who may need to surrender their loved pet for whatever the reason. Do NOT use Craigslist or give them to anyone who "claims" to be some kind of sanctuary that isn't legitimate. There are some mighty bad things and lives of little ones being lost this past year. Like I said. Safe, and smart.)

New Beginnings Animal Rescue

New Beginnings Animal Rescue

(25 reviews)

I called today and got their voicemail which says they close at 5pm on Fridays. I rushed to pick up…read moremy son from school and fly there by 4pm only to be greeted by a nasty woman telling me they close at 4. She had the worst, unfriendliest attitude ever. I said kindly "We drove a bit of distance to get here and your voicemail says 5pm" she snaps at me saying well the voicemail is wrong! We're closed now it's feeding time, come back tomorrow! My oh my, no thank you I won't be back at all. I find it amazing that here you have a customer looking to adopt and you just chased them away. Close for good, do yourself a favor.

My girlfriend and I visited this shelter multiple times over the past two years because we…read moregenuinely wanted to adopt or volunteer. Unfortunately, every application we submitted went completely unanswered. We even spoke with a volunteer during one visit who told us that this lack of follow-through happens often, and that many of the cats have been there for years despite people applying. It's heartbreaking to see animals waiting so long for homes while potential adopters are ignored. We ultimately adopted elsewhere last summer after never receiving a response. When we stopped in again recently, the same cat we had applied for multiple times was still there, now fully grown after nearly three years in the shelter. I truly hope this organization improves its communication and adoption process, because these cats deserve better than being left waiting indefinitely in a dark attic. Read the other reviews, you'll see that there are many people experiencing the same thing here.

Edison Animal Shelter - animalshelters - Updated May 2026

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