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    Rahway Kitty Hall

    4.8 (16 reviews)
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    My first time meeting Nori.

    There is nothing better than getting to play with cats and kittens for an hour! And no better way for someone to meet a cat in a relaxed atmosphere to see if their personality is a good match. I am so glad I found Rahway Kitty Hall because I adopted my cat there (adoption application is made via Angel Paws shelter and rescue organization). Thank you, Rahway Kitty Hall!

    Premlata P.

    We came here on a Monday night and had a blast with the kitties! They had a variety of full grown cats and kittens. The kittens were SO playful. Along with our group was another group of 5 adults and the kittens had enough energy to play with everyone, continuously for a the whole hour we were there! The adults cats were sweet as well. All of them had good temperaments. Some were more social, coming out into the larger group while others waited for you to approach them. The owner was kind and offered advice on how to interact with each of the cats. She knew each of their personalities and ensured that we had a great experience. In terms of pricing it's $10 a person per hour. You don't have to reserve a spot in advance, but there's limited space so it's advised. There was ample metered street parking when visited.

    Stefanie C.

    This place is probably in my list of top places I've visited in New Jersey. For just $10, you can spend an hour playing with, petting or just relaxing with a pretty solid group of adoptable cats. Keep in mind, all the cats are adoptable, so it's a great place to visit if you are considering getting a cat. Since you'll have time to spend with the cats inside, you can see which one really "picks" you. There was a nice mixture of cats here - some attention-seeking, some playful and some who just wanted to relax. The woman who operates the Kitty Hall spent time explaining to us each cat's preferences and what to do/not to do with each one, which was much appreciated! You can make reservations via their website, or drop-in. Since we decided at the last minute to visit, we just showed up. However, I can see times where it may be busy here. It's not the biggest room so it would not be optimal to come at a time where there are more than 6 people in the room. Overall, I am thankful for the woman who operates it for putting her own time and effort into taking care of the cats. It really shows how much she cares about giving them a loving place to stay and socialize. I will most definitely be back!

    This big guy needs a loving home.
    Gina G.

    This place is amazing! I reserved an hour time slot for me and 3 friends to visit at the end of a long work day. Let me tell you, there is no better way to unwind and relax than to play with a group of adorable, adoptable kitties. The price is $10 per person. Money well spent. There is a half-maine coon kitty named Skittles with boundless amounts of energy that I teased with a wand toy for almost the whole hour. He was such a joy. All the kitties are sweet to people. Not saying it won't happen, but I didn't get hurt or hissed at by any of them. I highly recommend this place for any animal lover.

    Ash D.

    Relaxing, unique, immersive cat experience. You walk into the free roaming cat space and pet/play with them for as long as you'd like while chatting with the owner about each cat. All of the cats are up for adoption so it makes for a great place to see how they interact in an open space other than the local animal shelter where they are from. Not only is it so much fun being able to pet and play with them especially if you cannot adopt one at the moment, but the owner makes you feel so welcomed with refreshments and also a television. The most unique and relaxing date I have ever been on. Will definitely visit again!

    Juan E.

    Need to fill out a waiver to come in, appointment needed not required upon availability. I believe they open at 6 pm, dont quote me. 10 dollars are required for donation to upkeep the place. Cats are up for adoption as well, good place to come and relax with cats or even if you're looking to stop this is the place ! Glad to see there are new faces every time we go. My wife is always excited to come here when we are around the area. Definitely a good place for kids also .

    Kitties at heart lol
    Tatiana C.

    I love this place ! Even though it's far from us. We always manage to come back when my husband and I are in the area. Donations are much needed to keep up the place so ten dollars for an hour to play with cats ? A cute date night sounds about right. Common who wouldn't come here.all the cats are friendly and I love how this time around I only saw new faces. So they are definitely doing something right with the adoptions. Appointments can be done but they also accept walk ins.if you are a cat lover this place is definitely a good spot for you !!!

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    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.

    Angel Paws - I can also be reached @ 917-309-1054

    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.)

    MatchDog Rescue - Our girl, Lola (formerly Ziva)

    MatchDog Rescue

    (92 reviews)

    MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

    Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.

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