AHS & Popcorn Park News
Pennywise the Kitten’s Rescue & Rise to Fame
Pennywise was rescued from a sewer thanks to a good samaritan and the quick actions of our rescue team! When a call came in to our shelter alerting us of a kitten trapped in a sewer, our team quickly sprang to action! Our Animal Control Officer, Adrianna, could hear...
Help Name Our Newest Rescued Terrier
She was rescued from horrific conditions after her family moved away, leaving her locked in a crate alone for weeks with no food or water available. Now she needs a new name as she begins her healing journey. This poor girl just arrived at our Newark shelter, brought...
AHS on GMA!
Good Morning America! AHS joins the team of GMA to talk about adoptions, overcrowding, and how you can help.
‘Shockingly Cruel Conditions’ Behind NJ Law Makers’ Push to Ban Puppy Kitten Sales
We are pleased to see this wonderful coverage in the Asbury Park Press about S.2511/A.4051, the humane pet store bill, which has been introduced in New Jersey to protect animals and consumers from the cruel puppy mill to pet store pipeline. We strongly support the...
Humane News Spring 2024
Our Spring 2024 Humane News is here!
Help the Stars Align for Dipper
Found lost and neglected with severe leg wounds and a heartworm infection, Dipper needs your helpAfter arriving at our Newark Shelter, our veterinary team leaped into action! Dipper is only 1.5 years old, but he has already seen more hardship than any dog should have...
Popcorn Park’s 3rd Annual Food Drive!
Did You Know it Costs $600 to Feed ONE Big Cat a Week?Savor the flavor of giving this March at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge! Join our annual Food Drive and help feed our diverse group of rescued exotics, farm animals, wildlife, and more. Your donations collected this...
AHS Becomes Ambassador for Greater Good Charities
A Greater Good for our CommunityAHS is proud to become an Ambassador for Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program to support people and pets in the Newark area. The GOODS Program distributes food, essential supplies, clothing, housewares, toys, and more to pets and...
Advocate Effectively
Make an Impact! Advocate for Animals in Need.When advocating, be sure to be effective: Be prepared Be honest and respectful State the problem and share the facts Make the ask, i.e.: please sponsor an animal protection bill Listen to what the elected official and/or...
Find your Representatives
Make an Impact! Advocate for Animals in Need.We live in a representative democracy. We elect leaders on the local, county, state, and federal levels of government to hold office and represent us when making laws. It is vitally important that you know who your elected...