West Orange Animal Welfare League

West Orange Animal Welfare League Her goal was to give them a chance at life through an adoption program. At that time West Orange was without an animal shelter.

WOAWL is a nonprofit organization that works to avoid needless killing of abandoned and unwanted animals by finding them homes and by encouraging spaying and neutering. The West Orange Animal Welfare League (WOAWL) is an entirely volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1977 (incorporated in 1978) by Mildred Kowaloff, who was very upset that impounded animals were being destroyed nee

dlessly - given no chance at all. We are pleased to say the township's animal control facility was built in 1995. (Note: The WOAWL is totally separate from and should not be confused with the animal control facility which is owned, controlled, managed and staffed by the Township of West Orange under the control of the Health Department.) Although our township has its own facility, animals' lives are still in jeopardy. Each stray impounded is guaranteed only the 7 day holding period mandated by law. (Under the law, animals surrendered by their owners to shelters in NJ can be destroyed immediately with no required waiting period.) After the 7 days, the WOAWL steps in to provide medical care needed, including general health exams and vaccinations; and when necessary boards or places the animal in a foster home until a permanent home is found. The WOAWL is not limited to just dogs and cats, nor are we limited to West Orange. It is not unusual for us to rescue birds, rabbits, ferrets, snakes or an occasional guinea pig, hamster or gerbil. We also help pet owners who can no longer keep their beloved pet but would have no other alternative but to have the animal euthanized. The goal of the WOAWL is to avoid needless killing of abandoned and unwanted animals by finding them homes through the adoption process; and by encouraging spaying and neutering.

👀 RECOGNIZE THIS PUP? 👀Found wandering near Eagle Rock Ave and now safe with West Orange Animal Control. Please call 973...
06/12/2026

👀 RECOGNIZE THIS PUP? 👀

Found wandering near Eagle Rock Ave and now safe with West Orange Animal Control. Please call 973-325-4121 if this is your dog.

06/10/2026
06/09/2026

What daily ritual have you inadvertently created?

Paw chewing. Hot spots. Ear infections. These could be your pet's way of saying they're allergic to something.
06/04/2026

Paw chewing. Hot spots. Ear infections. These could be your pet's way of saying they're allergic to something.

Cats and dogs can be allergic to pollen, but getting a diagnosis is a lengthy process.

05/29/2026

When in doubt, get the set 😁

👀 RECOGNIZE THIS CAT? 👀Friendly wanderer picked up on Swaine Pl last week and now safe with West Orange Animal Control. ...
05/28/2026

👀 RECOGNIZE THIS CAT? 👀

Friendly wanderer picked up on Swaine Pl last week and now safe with West Orange Animal Control. Please call (973) 325-4121 if this is your pet.

A little help with the vet bills may be on the way
05/26/2026

A little help with the vet bills may be on the way

The proposed tax credit would cover up to $300 for routine pet costs and up to $600 for vet expenses.

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311 Watchung Avenue
West Orange, NJ
07052

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+19737368689

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