Welcome to the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey
Incorporated in 1995, the AWFNJ acts as a unifying voice for the animal protection community. The AWFNJ advocates on animal welfare legislation; encourages the enforcement of animal cruelty laws; conducts programs to elevate the quality of care for animals; and acts as a resource to help members solve common problems.
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - The AWFNJ'S Annual Conference will be held on March 10 & 11, 2012
The AWFNJ's annual Animal Welfare and Care conference will be held on March 10 & 11, 2012 at Rutger's Busch Campus, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ. To register please click HERE
Workshops topics include, animal hoarding, animal handling, behavior modification for cats, grant writing & much more. To view the conference schedule click HERE
Garden State Animal Resource Center
The AWFNJ Animal Resource Center is the most comprehensive guide available for animal welfare advocates, animal caretakers, animal lovers and pet guardians in the State of New Jersey.
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Click here to go to find your local animal services information »
Recently Posted Items:
- RBARI - Hawaiian Luau/Karaoke Fundraiser - Fri., April 20th
- Monmouth County SPCA Job Opportunity - Adoption Store Mgr.
- St. Hubert’s Canine Cotillion - Friday, April 20, 2012
- Animal Alliance Community Pet Day on Saturday, Feb. 4th
- Maddie’s Institute Webcast Series: Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters
NJ Animal Law and Pending Legislation
The AWFNJ website contains a database of pending and existing animal related legislation in New Jersey. Your input on pending bills as well as status updates or notices of missing legislation is welcome and appreciated.
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See Pending NJ Legislation »
NJ News and Action Alerts
AWFNJ keeps you updated on important animal related news including action alerts for members.
Most Recent Items:
- As Hurricane Irene Races Up the East Coast - Are you and your animal Prepared?
- Federal law leashes pit bull restrictions
- A2513, Providing for Voluntary Contributions to Cat and Dog Spay/Neuter Fund, Passes Senate and Assembly
- Groups Fight to Save the Endangered Species Act
- Join us in Support of Hunting Free Sunday
Educational Opportunities
The AWFNJ provides animal welfare related educational opportunites, including our statewide conference, that are open to both members and non-members. For up to date information about AWFNJ or other educational opportunities, sign up for our email newsletter at the top of this page.
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- Maddie’s Institute Webcast Series: Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters
- Career Development Institute Offers Wildlife Rehabilitation Training Course Starting Jan 9.
- Professional Education Worshop Offered at St. Huberts Nov. 15
- Free Compassion Fatigue Seminar at St. Hubert’s Dog Training School on Oct 28 or 29th
- Animal Welfare Federation of NJ Conference - March 10&11, 2012
- Basic Course for Animal Facility Staff and Volunteers At St. Hubert’s September 26-28
- Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter’s Heart & Sole Shelter Walkathon
- Career Development Training Opportunities - Animal Cruelty Investigation Courses
- Career Development Insitute Certified Animal Control (ACO) Training Opportunities (Oct/Nov)
- ICS 200 Training Certification Offered by the Career Development Institute