Adopt A Shelter Pet Wayne, NJ

Adopt A Shelter Pet Wayne, NJ šŸ¾ On a mission to change livesā€”one shelter pet at a time
šŸ¤Providing safety, love & hope until forever finds them
šŸ’„ Adopt. Donā€™t shop. Change a life.

The Alan Purcell Wayne Animal Shelter of Wayne, NJ maintains a safe and caring environment until the animal is either reclaimed or adopted. While Shelter Workers and Volunteers supply the love and compassion needed for each homeless animal, placing them in a new, loving home is the main priority. Located at:
201 Pompton Plains Crossroads
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-0767 tel. / (973) 616-1270 fax

Open Tues & Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 12-4pm

06/10/2026

Blueā€™s story is one that breaks our hearts.

At 7 years old, Blue was surrendered to the shelter because his family said they were moving. The family he had known since he was just a puppy. The people he trusted his entire life.

But what hurts even more is that they took their other dog with them and left Blue behind.

They didnā€™t even bring him here themselves. A family member dropped him off because they were ā€œworking.ā€ There was no goodbye. No final hug. No favorite toy. No bag of food. No treats. Nothing familiar to help him through the most confusing and heartbreaking day of his life.

Nothing.

After seven years of loyalty, Blue was left to walk into a shelter without a single comfort from the home he thought would be his forever.

People can be incredibly cruel.

But somehow, Blue refuses to let that define him.

Despite everything, he greets each day with a wagging tail and a happy smile. He loves everyone he meets!! His gentle nature, sweet personality, and endless capacity for love shine through every single day.

Blue is a BIG boy, but his heart is even bigger.

He doesnā€™t carry anger. He doesnā€™t hold grudges. He simply keeps loving, trusting, and hoping that somewhere out there is a family who will love him the way he deserves.

This wonderful boy has already proven what unconditional love looks like. Now heā€™s just waiting for someone to show him the same.

Blue gave his whole heart once before. We think itā€™s time someone gave theirs to him.

šŸ“201 Pompton Plains Crossroads
Wayne, NJ 07470
ADOPTION HOURS
TUESDAY & THURSDAY 5:30-8PM
SATURDAY 11:30-4PM
šŸ“§FOR MORE INFO EMAIL [email protected]

Meet Dexter!This adorable Chihuahua mix may be small, but his personality is anything but that. Dexter is sweet, playful...
06/10/2026

Meet Dexter!
This adorable Chihuahua mix may be small, but his personality is anything but that. Dexter is sweet, playful, affectionate, and always ready to brighten your day with his happy spirit.
Dexter's story is one we know all too well. He was found wandering just around the corner from the shelter in the middle of the night. We can't know for sure what happened, but sadly, our best guess is that he was abandoned. Whoever left him behind didn't even make it to the shelter doors.
What we can't understand is how nobody came looking for him. Dexter is the kind of dog who steals hearts instantly. He's friendly with everyone he meets, loves attention, and has so much love to give. It's hard to imagine anyone letting a dog this special slip away.
While we may never know why Dexter was left behind, we do know that his future is looking bright. He's now neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his vaccines. Most importantly, he's ready to find a family that will cherish him forever.
Dexter has already experienced being left behind. Now he's looking for someone who will show him what it feels like to truly be loved and never abandoned again.
Dexter is about 8 years old, neutered, microchiped and up to date on all vaccines.
Please share. ā¤ļøšŸ”
šŸ“ ADOPTION HOURS:
šŸ¾ Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30ā€“8:00 PM
šŸ¾ Saturdays: 11:30 AMā€“4:00 PM
šŸ“§ Email us at [email protected] for more information or to learn about adopting.

Mimiā€™s Big Day Out šŸ’›šŸ¾Mimi hasnā€™t been with us for very long, but itā€™s clear sheā€™s struggling with shelter life. You can ...
06/09/2026

Mimiā€™s Big Day Out šŸ’›šŸ¾

Mimi hasnā€™t been with us for very long, but itā€™s clear sheā€™s struggling with shelter life. You can tell sheā€™s used to the comfort of a home... a home that heartbreakingly betrayed her.

When the people she trusted no longer wanted her, they put her out on the street and claimed they had found a ā€œstray.ā€ When Animal Control arrived, Mimi didnā€™t run away... she ran right back to the only home she knew. The people who were supposed to love and protect her turned her away.

Recently, one of our staff members brought Mimi home for the day, and the change in her was immediate.

She spent the day soaking up the sunshine, helping the family garden, exploring the yard, and, most importantly, taking the most peaceful nap. It was like she could finally relax again.

Seeing Mimi in a home reminded us of who she really is. Sheā€™s not meant to live behind kennel doors. Sheā€™s a sweet, gentle young dog(only about a year old) who just needs someone willing to give her time to decompress and realize sheā€™s finally safe.

No dog deserves what happened to Mimi. But we know her story doesnā€™t end there and we know we can .

Please share Mimiā€™s story and help us find the forever family sheā€™s been waiting for. ā¤ļøšŸ”

šŸ“ Come meet Mimi:
šŸ¾ Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30ā€“8:00 PM
šŸ¾ Saturdays: 11:30 AMā€“4:00 PM

šŸ“§ Email us at [email protected] for more information or to learn about adopting Mimi.

Blue's story is one that breaks our hearts.At 7 years old, Blue was surrendered to the shelter because his family said t...
06/02/2026

Blue's story is one that breaks our hearts.

At 7 years old, Blue was surrendered to the shelter because his family said they were moving. The family he had known since he was just a puppy. The people he trusted his entire life.

But what hurts even more is that they took their other dog with them and left Blue behind.

They didn't even bring him here themselves. A family member dropped him off because they were "working." There was no goodbye. No final hug. No favorite toy. No bag of food. No treats. Nothing familiar to help him through the most confusing and heartbreaking day of his life.

Nothing.

After seven years of loyalty, Blue was left to walk into a shelter without a single comfort from the home he thought would be his forever.

People can be incredibly cruel.

But somehow, Blue refuses to let that define him.

Despite everything, he greets each day with a wagging tail and a happy smile. He loves everyone he meets and has never met a stranger. His gentle nature, sweet personality, and endless capacity for love shine through every single day.

Blue is a BIG boy, but his heart is even bigger.

He doesn't carry anger. He doesn't hold grudges. He simply keeps loving, trusting, and hoping that somewhere out there is a family who will love him the way he deserves.

This wonderful boy has already proven what unconditional love looks like. Now he's just waiting for someone to show him the same.

Blue gave his whole heart once before. We think it's time someone gave theirs to him.
Come visit us Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30ā€“8:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:30 AMā€“4:00 PM.
or email us at [email protected] for more information

Meet Mimi ā¤ļøSome dogs come into the shelter scared. Some come in confused. Mimi came in with a broken heart.This sweet y...
05/29/2026

Meet Mimi ā¤ļø

Some dogs come into the shelter scared. Some come in confused. Mimi came in with a broken heart.

This sweet young mixed-breed girl was abandoned by the very people she loved. The family who was supposed to protect her instead left her behind, claiming she was a stray. When Animal Control arrived, Mimi didn't run away from the houseā€”she ran back to it. Back to the people she trusted. Back to the place she thought was home.

She had no idea that her family had already decided they didn't want her anymore.

It's impossible not to feel for Mimi. You can see the uncertainty in her eyes as she tries to make sense of everything that's happened. Yet even after being let down by people, she still greets us with kindness. She still leans in for affection. She still believes that people can be good.

Mimi is gentle, sweet, and incredibly loving. She's not demanding or over-the-topā€”she's simply happy to be near you. Every day she shows us just how resilient dogs can be. Despite the betrayal she experienced, she continues to open her heart.

What Mimi needs now is simple: a family that means it when they say "forever."

A family that will give her the stability she's been missing. A family that will help her rebuild her confidence. A family that will never make her wonder where she belongs.

Mimi has already loved the wrong people with her whole heart.

Come visit us Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30ā€“8:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:30 AMā€“4:00 PM.
or email us at [email protected] for more information.

Meet Nala šŸ’™Nala is a young husky mix with stunning blue eyes and the sweetest, gentlest demeanor. Her story is honestly ...
05/29/2026

Meet Nala šŸ’™

Nala is a young husky mix with stunning blue eyes and the sweetest, gentlest demeanor. Her story is honestly unbelievable. Nala was found as a stray here in New Jersey and, like so many huskies, was sadly never reclaimed. But what shocked us was her microchip information ā€” all we could trace was that the chip had originally come from a shelter in Los Angeles. Somehow, in a very short amount of time, this young dog ended up all the way across the country.

We canā€™t even begin to imagine what sheā€™s been through, but itā€™s clearly taken a toll on her.

Nala is really struggling in the shelter environment. She appears to have some hearing loss, which we think makes everything even more confusing and stressful for her. Inside the shelter she is nervous, timid, and overwhelmed. But the second she steps outside into our play yard, you can literally watch the stress melt away. Thatā€™s when the real Nala shines through ā€” a kind, gentle, sweet dog who just wants peace, patience, and love.

This girl deserves so much more than a kennel.

We are urgently looking for an experienced adopter and/or rescue to help Nala finally get the life she deserves. She needs a calm environment, understanding people, and a chance to decompress after everything sheā€™s endured.

Sheā€™s been through too much already. Letā€™s get Nala out of the shelter and into a home where she can finally safe again. šŸ¾

Come visit us Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30ā€“8:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:30 AMā€“4:00 PM.
or email us at [email protected] for more information.

MEET LEGENDLegend was just one of the many dogs pulled from a severe hoarding and backyard breeding situation, where lif...
04/23/2026

MEET LEGEND
Legend was just one of the many dogs pulled from a severe hoarding and backyard breeding situation, where life meant filth and neglect. These dogs werenā€™t given comfort or care. They came in covered in urine and f***s, their coats so matted it must have caused constant discomfort. No grooming. No medical care. No comfort. No kindness. Only exploitation.
Used over and over again for breeding, their little bodies exhausted, their babies taken from them again and again to be sold for profit. This is the reality behind so many ā€œpurebredā€ puppies. The mothers and fathers are hidden away, suffering in silence, while the cycle continuesā€¦ all driven by greed.
Many of these dogs didnā€™t even know how to walk on a leashā€¦ some barely knew how to exist outside of confinement. And yet, despite everything theyā€™ve been through, they still seek out human touch. They still want love. Thatā€™s what makes this even more heartbreaking.
No animal deserves this. No life should look like this.
But their story doesnā€™t end there.
Today, they are safe. They are clean. They are finally receiving the medical care they were denied for so long. They are learning what it means to be cared forā€¦ what it feels like to be loved.
And now, theyā€™re ready for a future theyā€™ve never had the chance to know.
They are ready for homes that will never let them feel that kind of pain again.
Please adopt. Please speak up. Please donā€™t support the cycle that caused this.
Even if you canā€™t adopt, please take a moment to listen to their stories and share themā€”because the truth is, even breeders who seem ā€œlegitā€ are often part of the same cruel cycle of neglect and exploitation. šŸ¾
Come visit us Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30ā€“8:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:30 AMā€“4:00 PM.
or email us at [email protected] for more information.

Not sure what to do on this beautiful day? ā˜€ļøšŸ¾Stop by the shelter during our adoption hours today from 11:30ā€“4! Come mee...
04/18/2026

Not sure what to do on this beautiful day? ā˜€ļøšŸ¾

Stop by the shelter during our adoption hours today from 11:30ā€“4! Come meet your forever friend !! We have small dogs, big dogs, and the sweetest cats all waiting for their second chance.

Your future family member is waiting for you šŸ’›

šŸ“ 201 Pompton Plains Crossroads, Wayne, NJ 07470

šŸ’” Transformation Thursday: Meet Mufasa šŸ’”Look at Mufasa nowā€¦ it doesnā€™t even look like the same dog.It is heartbreaking t...
04/16/2026

šŸ’” Transformation Thursday: Meet Mufasa šŸ’”

Look at Mufasa nowā€¦ it doesnā€™t even look like the same dog.

It is heartbreaking to think about how he was kept before coming to usā€”used for money and nothing else. Mufasa is one of the Yorkies rescued from a severe breeder hoarding and abuse situation, where these dogs were treated as nothing more than breeding machines. No comfort. No proper care. Just repeated breeding and neglect.

Mufasa is about 8 years old. Despite everything heā€™s endured, he is now fully vetted, neutered, and up to date on all his vaccines. He is safe, clean, and finally getting the care he should have had all along.

And nowā€¦ heā€™s ready for something better. šŸ¾

If youā€™re interested in Mufasa or any of the other Yorkies available, please stop by during adoption hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30ā€“8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AMā€“4:00 PM

šŸ“ We are located at:
201 Pompton Plains Crossroads
Wayne, NJ 07470

šŸ“§ Questions? Email us at: [email protected]

Please be patient with usā€”we are experiencing an overwhelming amount of interest in the Yorkie mixes and will get back to everyone as soon as possible. In the meantime, feel free to stop by the shelter to meet them and see all of our wonderful adoptable pets who are waiting for loving homes.

šŸ’” Please adopt. Please speak up. Please donā€™t support the cycle that caused this.
Even if you canā€™t adopt, please take a moment to listen to their stories and share themā€”because the truth is, even breeders who seem ā€œlegitā€ are often part of the same cruel cycle of neglect and exploitation. šŸ¾

šŸ¾ Animal Control Appreciation Week šŸ¾This week, we want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to our Animal Control Of...
04/16/2026

šŸ¾ Animal Control Appreciation Week šŸ¾

This week, we want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to our Animal Control Officers for all of their hard work, dedication, and compassion.

This is not an easy job, day in and day out, they respond to tough situations, help animals in need, protect the community, and make sure every animal gets a chance at safety and care. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes a real difference in the lives of so many.

We are incredibly grateful for everything they do. Thank you for your commitment, your patience, and your heart for animals and the community you serve. We also love working together with you to save even more animals and give them the second chances they deserve. Partnerships like this make all the difference. šŸ’™šŸ¶šŸ±

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201 Pompton Plains Crossroad
Wayne, NJ
07470

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Tuesday 5:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 11:30am - 4pm

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