West Milford Animal Shelter
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Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm; Wednesday evening 7:30pm-9pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm. Closed Fridays except for pre-scheduled adoptions and surrenders, and closed major holidays.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- West Milford area
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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All-volunteer shelter, operating since 1976, that finds homes for cats and dogs, including strays brought in by West Milford Animal Control. Helps owners search for lost pets and takes in injured wildlife brought by the animal control officer.
How to reach them
Where: Lycosky Drive, West Milford, NJ 07480
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm; Wednesday evening 7:30pm-9pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm. Closed Fridays except for pre-scheduled adoptions and surrenders, and closed major holidays.
Good to know
- How to get started: Call the shelter at 973.728.2859. West Milford residents with a lost pet should also call West Milford Animal Control at 201-652-4554 and the police non-emergency line at 973-728-2802.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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