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Welcome!


Mission Statement/About Us

Burlington County Animal Alliance is a private, independent, 501(3)(c) nonprofit animal advocacy group, that was founded in 1999 by Lorraine Schrieber and Barb Giano who have a love for animals. To date, we have around 60 members of BCAA. We focus primarily on rescue and adoption of shelter dogs and cats from the Burlington County Animal Shelter Center and surrounding areas in New Jersey. Our main focus is to make the public aware of the numbers of homeless dogs and cats there are in shelters and to promote adoption of these animals. We advocate spaying and neutering of all companion animals to counteract the overpopulation of dogs and cats and to end the tragedy of euthanizing healthy, unwanted companion pets.


In 2004, BCAA was awarded a Proclamation from the Freeholders of Burlington County for the outstanding work we do to help the homeless animals of Burlington County, including keeping the Shelter Website up to date and also rescuing the animals that are in sick and/or in danger of being euthanized because of lack of space and money.



Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Oct 4, 2004, BCAA was invited to share in the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new expansion of the Burlington County Animal Shelter. The expansion will house 50 more dogs and 50 more cats. In attendance were the Burlington County Freeholders, the Burlington County Heath Department, Burlington County Animal Shelter Staff, along with some of our BCAA volunteers.


Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Burlington County Animal Shelter July 25, 2006.


The Burlington County Animal Alliance and Freeholder Dawn Marie Addiego were the driving forces behind the expansion, which increased the facility's size from 5,500 to 9,000 square feet.

BCAA received a Proclamation for the work they do in helping save the animals of Burlington County. "A heartfelt thanks," Alliance volunteer Pat Kelly told Addiego and other freeholders.





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BE A PART OF BCAA

Burlington County Animal Alliance is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Below are just some of the ways you can help us continue to save the dogs and cats in and around Burlington County. When donating, please indicate which Program you would like to sponsor.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Burlington County Animal Alliance needs volunteers to foster care the dogs and cats that we save and take into our program that run out of time in the shelters. We also need volunteers to transport animals to various locations, including other Rescues, Foster Homes, Vet Appointments and Adoption Events. BCAA has fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for our medical fund, so we can continue to save the animals of Burlington County and other surrounding areas of NJ. We also do Home Visits for each animal we adopt out and we need volunteers to help with this. BCAA also holds a weekly pet adoption day at PetsMart in Moorestown, NJ every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. At times, BCAA fosters dogs in kennels that need to be picked up for our adoption days and also, some foster homes have multiple dogs that need to be held at these events. If you are interested in helping the Burlington County Animal Alliance, please submit your volunteer questionnaire for review.

  • Volunteer/Fostering Questionnaire
  • FOSTER HOMES NEEDED

    No matter how hard we try, there are just not enough homes for all the shelter dogs and cats. This is where Foster Homes come in and play such a special role in saving a life of a dog or cat who would have otherwise been euthanized. Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Think about what you are giving back to a dog or a cat that has been neglected or abused or is no longer wanted. You are offering love and patience which they may have never had experienced before. By providing a safe place for them to be socialized and loved, you are adding time for this animal to be discovered by a human looking for companionship. BCAA will pay for the medical needs as authorized by BCAA. If you can foster a homeless dog or cat please submit your volunteer questionnaire for review.

  • Volunteer/Fostering Questionnaire
  • GUARDIAN ANGEL PROGRAM

    If there is a particular animal on our Website that touches your heart, you can become their Guardian Angel. By donating to their foster care and medical costs, you not only help this animal physically, but, you will be part of their healing process in their heart. These abandoned animals ask for so little, but give so much in return. A tender touch, a soft voice, a good meal, or a nice warm place to put their head at night is all they want. Knowing that there is a person out there that loves them is priceless. Our Guardian Angel Program allows you to provide support for a specific dog that touches your heart.

    PREVENT A LITTER - FIX A CRITTER SPONSOR

    So many people love animals and would like to adopt, but for different reasons cannot. If you love animals, but cannot have one, you can still be a part of saving the life of a homeless dog or cat. Help stop the overpopulation of animals and become a Spay/Neuter Sponsor. By donating, you can be part of the solution.

    DONATIONS FOR FOSTER CARE

    It is an everyday effort to keep the Burlington County Animal Alliance running - caring for, healing, loving and nourishing hundreds of sick, injured, frightened, abandoned or mistreated animals each year. It is a true labor of love, manifested over and over in a million small acts of kindness every day. BCAA does not receive any government funding. Our support comes directly from you and it goes directly to the dogs. Our gratitude to the supporters who share our philosophy and supports our efforts and goals is heartfelt. Together we are a powerful symbol of kindness, love and mercy.

    We could not save the number of dogs and cats that we do or have such an incredible effect on the lives of animals in our area if it were not for you. Please help us to continue our goals. You make this work possible and we thank you every day.


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    CREDIT CARDS & E-CHECKS also ACCEPTED thru PayPal!
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    Donations can also be sent to the following address:

    Burlington County Animal Alliance
    c/o Lorraine Schrieber
    7 Pioneer Lane
    Willingboro, NJ 08046

    Please Help Us Help the Animals!
    ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.

    On behalf of our animals, BCAA thanks you!



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    Adopting A Friend



    Adoption Process and Policy

    Please read carefully before proceeding to the Application Form. This page describes our adoption policies and will answer most of your questions about our adoption process. Thank you.

    1. The application process begins with the Adoption Application. Anyone wishing to adopt must first fill out an Adoption Application Form.
    2. Please be sure to fill out the Adoption Application completely. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
    3. Upon receipt, your application will be reviewed by the foster home of the animal you applied for. If the application appears to be a good match for the pet of interest, then that person will contact you, via email or telephone.
    4. A vet check, phone interview and home visit are required. The responsibility of BCAA is to adopt the animals we save into the best possible homes.
    5. If you are in the process of changing veterinarians, we still require the name of your former veterinarian. This allows us to verify a history and habit of proper veterinary care. If you do not have a vet because this is your first animal you wish to adopt, then a personal reference is required.
    6. Families with young children who apply to adopt a dog must have a secured fence in their yard. This requirement ensures the safety of the dog, by preventing him/her from running out into the street or otherwise leaving the yard. This also ensures the safety of the children, who might otherwise run after the dog into the street.
    7. Please recognize that being first to apply for adopting a certain animal does not guarantee that you will be approved to adopt that animal. We do not work on a first-come first-served basis, but rather, try at all times to find the best match possible between the animal and adopting home.
    8. Once you have submitted your application, please allow us time to process it. We are an all-volunteer group, so please be patient.
    9. If the application review is favorable, we will contact you to schedule a time to come out to your home. The reason for the home visit is to make sure that you can provide a safe environment for the pet. We ask that other family members or people who live in the household be present so that we can meet them and answer any questions about pet ownership.
    10. Once the home visit is completed and the adoption approved, we will contact you to schedule a time finalize the adoption, sign the BCAA Contract, and bring the animal to his or her new home. All placements are accompanied by follow-ups on the animal's progress from time to time.
    11. If you meet the criteria of BCAA, please proceed here. Adoption Application

    **PLEASE NOTE: All adoptions are accompanied by an adoption contract, along with a set adoption donation. This donation is tax deductible and helps to defray the medical cost to get your companion animal ready for adoption. The adopter agrees on basic, reasonable ownership precepts, which include the dog or cat will live indoors, will not be used for working or fighting purposes, will not be altered cosmetically in any way, including declawing, and who will be returned to BCAA, the rescuer, should the dog ever need to be surrendered.

    Adoption Application


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    Contact Us


    Burlington County Animal Alliance
    Willingboro, NJ
    Email: jajachris@aol.com
    Website: www.bcaaofnj.org

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