The AWFNJ would like to thank the sponsors, speakers and attendees for making the 2013 Conference success!
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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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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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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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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- Super Cat Adoption Event Sat. June 8 - North Brunswick
- St. Hubert’s Seminar - Resource Guarding - Feb 27, 2013
- Avoiding Dog Park Drama with Sue Sternberg-Jan. 18, Madison, NJ
- St. Hubert’s Presents: Shelter Enrichment on a Dime-Jan. 29
- Career Development Institute 2013 Animal Cruelty Investigator Courses
- Career Development Institute 2013 Animal Control Officer Courses
- Animal Welfare & Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Somerset County Police Academy at RVCC Oct 1-10, 2012
- NJ Animal Control Officers Course - October 6 - November 17
- AWFNJ Grant Writing/Fundraising Seminar on Weds, Sept. 19 & Oct 17
- Maddie’s Institute Webcast Series: Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters