If you are looking for a diva cat with looks to match, then you MUST meet Raquel! Her eyes are two different colors and only add to her beauty. She's too much of a princess to get out of bed to eat--she requires it served and it better be good! She's particular about her beds (she requires comfy ones!) but not that particular about who she gives her love to. If you are looking to add a diva to your household, then consider our Raquel.
News
Many volunteers are using Gentle Leaders to walk the dogs in residence. These face harnesses (much like a horse bridle) help control where the dogs are looking and allow people to walk dogs that normally pull with much ease. These headcollars are not muzzles--the dogs still have the ability to fully open their mouths--and it takes a couple walks before the dogs are fully comfortable with them. We do recommend their use and will happily show all potential adopters how to use and put them on. They make wonderful training tools. To learn more, visit:
gentleleader.com.
We're now on iGive. Sign up and choose us as your charity then go shopping. For every dollar you spend, we get a percentage! So visit iGive.com today and help the homeless pets at the shelter live more comfortably.
The town of Bloomfield manages the shelter and new volunteers are always being welcomed. Stop by to fill out an application and we'll contact you about the next volunteer orientation. Donations are always accepted!
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Mandy's Pet Grooming offers a free first-visit grooming to any dog adopted from the shelter. The groomer also genrously donates grooming services to needy animals in the Bukowski Shelter, and for this we must say a million thank you's!!!! Mandy's is located at 90 Union Ave., Nutley. 973-284-1661.
Potential adoptors should realize that there are a lot of bully breed mixes out there. These breeds, while they do have their quirks, also have a bad rap. It is a well-known fact that well-managed, responsibly owned pit bulls are some of the best family dogs. The American Temperament Test Society lists this breed as one of the most stable temperaments of any of the purebreds, right up there with golden retrievers. The American Pit Bull Terrier especially likes to lick children's faces and wag their tail. They often tolerate the rough-and-tumble play of children and are easily trained due to their eagerness to please. Visit badrap.org to find out more about the breed.
Who We Are
The John A Bukowski Shelter for Animals is located in Bloomfield, NJ. Managed by the township of Bloomfield, the shelter’s animal control serves the towns of Bloomfield and Caldwell. The town, along with the shelter’s volunteers, socialize the animals in residence as well as help potential adopters find the perfect addition to their family.
Wish List
Monetary donations (makes a great gift for that someone who has everything! Donation card included.)
blankets & towels for bedding
canned dog & cat food (Purina)
dog & cat treats
Gentle Leaders (all sizes)
anti-spetic wipes (Clorox or the like)
Adopting a friend
Dog adoptions are $95 and cat adoptions are $55.
All applicants must fill out a pre-adoption form that will be looked over by the adoption committee who will verify references and approve the adoption (we reserve the right to deny any application). Home visits are required and are performed by trained shelter volunteers or an Animal Control Officer. No animal is eligible for adoption until it is spayed or neutered by the shelter but applications will be accepted.
Come Visit Us! We're open 7 days from 1-4pm.
The shelter is located on Bukowski Place off of Hoover Ave next to the Garden Apts. and Glendale Cemetery. The shelter is right off of GSP North exit 150.
John A. Bukowski Shelter for Animals 61 Bukowski Place
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