Father John's Animal House

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Father John's Animal House A 501(c)(3) no-kill cat and dog shelter located in Sussex County, NJ. Since 1999. It was decided to tear down the entire shelter and rebuild it.
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Father John’s Animal House was founded in 1999, by a small and very dedicated group of people that recognized a great need in our community to help homeless and otherwise unwanted pets. The land and facility was acquired through a few large donations and the shelter was immediately able to start placing animals into loving adoptive homes. The land was originally owned by Father John, a retired member of the clergy, who took exceedingly good care of his livestock. The shelter was named after him to honor his dedication to the welfare of animals. As the years went by, the maintenance of the facility was becoming more and more difficult. A large fund drive and challenge grant funded the project, and the shelter was rebuilt in 2012. State of the art features have been incorporated, including floors that are impervious to liquid soaking in, ventilation systems to reduce airborne pathogens and illness, and sound absorbing panels, which reduce barking dog noise. Room layout was designed for the comfort and care of the animals, including free-roaming cat rooms and indoor kennel runs for the dogs. The shelter now has the capacity to safely and responsibly place over 500 animals each year. Each animal is fully vetted, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to leaving for their adoptive home. Our shelter personnel work hard to match each adoptive family with the perfect animal to become their lifelong pet. Our overall mission is not only to place animals into loving homes but to promote spay and neuter to alleviate the problem of homeless animals and overcrowded shelters. We value the bond people have with animals and strive to give each homeless animal a family that will love and care for it for a lifetime.

10/21/2026

Thank you, Father John's Animal House, for your generous donation of pet food to the Nourish to Flourish food pantry! Do you want to help a struggling family? Donate now: https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/food

10/21/2026

155 days waiting for a family to call her own…🥲🐾💕

Meet Harley! We love spending time with this sweet girl, but nothing would make us happier than seeing her find a home of her own. Harley has so much love to give; she just needs someone to show her that she deserves all that love in return! 🥰🐕‍🦺

Help us give Harley the happy ending she deserves! 🏡

Think Harley could be your girl? Fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.fatherjohns.org/adopt ✨

10/16/2026

🎉 WE’RE SOLD OUT! 🎉

Our Petsgiving Feast tickets are officially SOLD OUT, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support! 🧡🐾

Missed out on tickets? You can still make a difference for the animals by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets! Every ticket is another chance to win while helping us save more lives. 🐶🐱

Thank you for making this year’s Petsgiving Feast so special! ❤️

🎟️ Grab your 50/50 tickets and support the animals who need us most!

10/14/2026

We’re cutting it close, but there’s still time to join us! ⏰🎉

Tickets for Father John’s Animal House 17th Annual Dinner this Saturday, October 17th, are selling fast! If you don’t have plans this weekend, consider spending the evening with us for a great night of food, fun, tricky tray prizes, and more, all while supporting the dogs and cats who need us most! 🐾❤️

Plus, all funds raised to help the animals will be matched, making your support go twice as far!

🎟️ Grab your tickets before it’s too late 👉 www.fatherjohns.org/events/annual-dinner

10/08/2026
10/08/2026

Shy doesn’t mean they don’t have so much love to give…🥹🤍

Some of our cats just need a little more time, patience, and reassurance before they feel comfortable showing you their sweet side. They may not be the ones rushing to the door to meet you, but give them a little time and you might just discover the most special companion! 🐾

If you have room in your heart for a shy kitty, come meet them and give them the chance they deserve!

Fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.fatherjohns.org/adopt 🏡✨

Two of our longest dog residents are still waiting for someone to see just how special they are! ❤️🐾🥹Meet Kane & Harley!...
10/07/2026

Two of our longest dog residents are still waiting for someone to see just how special they are! ❤️🐾🥹

Meet Kane & Harley! Both are around 2 years old, both can be a little shy when they first meet you, and both have SO much love to give once they feel comfortable!

🐕‍🦺 Kane is a 52-pound sweetheart with the cutest little short legs! He’s eager to please and has been working hard on his training with one of our long-term volunteers. He enjoys most dogs, but a meet-and-greet would be best with any potential canine siblings.

🐕‍🦺 Harley is a 44-pound affectionate girl who just needs a little time to come out of her shell. She’s working on her confidence, social skills, and leash manners and would love a family willing to help her keep learning!

They’ve both been waiting far too long for their people. We know their perfect families are out there — we just need to help them find them!!

Could Kane or Harley be your new best friend? 😉 Fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.fatherjohns.org/adopt 🏡✨

10/05/2026

Having the Monday scaries?! We have a cure 🐾🥹❤️

25 seconds of puppy cuteness featuring some of our adorable adoptable puppies! They are so ready to grow up in a home of their own…could it be yours?! 👀

10/03/2026

Every shelter pet deserves a lap to cuddle in 🐾🥹🥰

Come meet our adoptable pets this weekend! Start by filling out our adoption questionnaire 👉 www.fatherjohns.org/adopt 🏡✨

Address

50 Father Johns Lane
Lafayette, NJ
07848

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+19733005909

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