Great staff, great animals, great location

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Liberty Humane Society
Reviews: 163 | Posted: 10 months ago | Avg Rating: 4.9

Supporting Shelter: John A. Bukowski Shelter for Animals

Supporting Rescue: Hudson County Animal League Bayonne, NJ

Pros: Easy to get to, Staff is knowledgeable and friendly

Cons: In dire need of renovation/expansion

My first trip to Liberty Humane Society was back in May 2008. Upon entry, I was greeted by some kind folks in their main office. I signed in the visitor log and made my way into the dog kennel where I was greeted by a nice man who I later learned was a volunteer. He took me out with a few pit bulls I had seen on Petfinder and Adopt a Pet. There was no pressure and a very friendly vibe.

The animals were well kept in cages with toys and rawhides. The atmosphere was much more relaxing than Bergen County Animal Shelter.

Every other week or so I visited the shelter to look at more dogs. My first trip to the cattery proved to be rewarding. All of the cats were well cared for, some even on the floor free-roaming.

Over the past months, I've been quite a regular at the shelter. Since then, every animal is now provided with bedding, chew toys, tennis balls, rawhides, and other comfort items. The volunteers and staff take extremely well care of these animals. They also do adoption events, outdoor events such as Bark in the Park at Liberty State Park, and most of the major pet expos including Madison Square Garden and the Meadowlands Pet Expo.

I have learned a lot through my visits to Liberty Humane Society. They have a program for Pit Bulls called BADDogs. They train Pit Bulls their basic commands and housebreaking. All dogs and cats are vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter for their forever homes.

The staff are more than helpful in the adoption process. They are also helpful in informing potential adopters in regards to the demeanor and behavior of their animals. Staff members spend extra time with needy animals and provide more than the basic care when an animal is in need of time outside of the shelter.

The facility, as you've probably read, is located in an old garage. While there's not a lot of space, they make the best of the situation. Every adoptable animal is given the chance to be adopted. Unlike some of the other shelters, the animals at Liberty Humane Society are not on a timeline.

The volunteer program is very adequate and with the great amount of donations, this shelter has continued to survive in Jersey City where they handle thousands of animals per year. With the right renovations and expansions, this shelter will strive far into the future.

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