County animal shelters serve as the primary intake point for stray and surrendered animals across the entire county and are responsible for enforcing local animal control laws including licensing, leash requirements, and dangerous dog ordinances. There are 16 Animal Shelters locations in Union County, New Jersey.
County residents should register their pets with the local animal control office as required by ordinance, which helps facilitate reunification if an animal goes missing. Some counties maintain 24-hour stray animal intake or have drop-off arrangements with partner organizations outside of regular business hours.
List of Union County, New Jersey Animal Shelters
Union Township Animal Shelter
All Star Pet Rescue
New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network, Inc.
New Life Boxer Rescue
Dalmatian Rescue Of North Jersey
Noah's Ark Animal Rescue & Placement
Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter
Companion Critters, Inc.
People For Animals
Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter, Inc.
Friends Of Linden Animal Shelter
Plainfield Area Humane Society
Plainfield Animal Control
Angel Pets Animal Welfare Society, Inc.
Union County Spca
Elizabeth Animal Shelter
Residents of Union County should check whether their municipality has its own animal control ordinance separate from county rules, as licensing fees, leash laws, and bite incident procedures can vary between incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas.
You may also find Animal Shelters locations in neighboring counties including Middlesex, Hudson, Essex.