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Programs at SJRAS

Below are articles about some of the special programs that SJRAS has put into place to help pets to live their best lives!

Please note: Not all programs below are currently running. Some of the opportunities have expired. For all current programs, and information on those specific programs, please see the list under the menu heading above.

Help the shelter, take responsibility for your pets, volunteer, donate

By sjras | March 22, 2022

It’s the first day of spring and I’m writing to you today from my front porch. Birds are singing, the temperature is lovely, the sun…

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SJRAS’ Community Outreach hopes you can help some cats have a happy ending

By sjras | January 5, 2022

The end of 2021 is reminding us very much of the beginning… It’s a long sad story and we hope that the new year provides…

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SJRAS’ Community Outreach seeks nominations for ‘Operation Outreach’

By sjras | December 15, 2021

It has been a memorable year for the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter Community Outreach Department. This year gave us the opportunity to help more…

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Congratulations K-9 Hansel and thanks for representing the best in pit bulls

By sjras | October 13, 2021

Congratulations to Millville’s hometown hero canine Hansel! K-9 Hansel was recently awarded an American Humane Hero Dog Award, he is the 2021 Law Enforcement and…

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter: TNVR Team tries to keep the focus on spay & neuter

By sjras | June 2, 2021

South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter’s TNVR Team (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release) has kicked into high gear. The team is spaying and neutering and assisting caregivers…

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter: Learn about Trap Neuter Vaccinate & Release

By sjras | April 14, 2021

Just about this time, one year ago, South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter’s Outreach department was noticing that most of our calls for help involving felines…

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SJRAS Officially Certified as a Service Enterprise!

By sjras | March 30, 2021
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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter: Volunteers needed, including Kitten Cuddlers!

By sjras | February 22, 2021

Within the next few weeks, things will shift back into high gear at the shelter. With the spring comes the onslaught of animals that will…

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter: Operation Outreach winner announced

By sjras | December 28, 2020

South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter’s first Operation Outreach project has come to a close, and we are excited to share our winning family. There were…

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter: Community Outreach program needs adopters

By sjras | November 17, 2020

At the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, kitten season typically arrives in early spring and lasts until early fall. However, it is the year 2020 so…

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter: Injured and ill animals present challenges

By sjras | September 10, 2020

This summer has brought an unusually high number of animals with severe injuries or illnesses into the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter.…

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter’s Outreach Program can offer help

By sjras | August 30, 2020

The staff at the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is forever entertained by the modes of transport, the fashion accoutrements and the inventive ‘leashes and…

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter’s new guests “blew in from a ‘perfect storm’”

By sjras | August 23, 2020

We have four new guests here at the shelter that blew in from a ‘perfect storm’ type situation; in other words, “What a MESS!!!” It…

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SJRAS seeks volunteers and funds for Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release program for cats

By sjras | July 27, 2020

Homeless animals have had lots of good news in the past few years; the availability of foster homes has increased, hospice care is more widely…

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Even outdoor loving cats need a forever home

By sjras | July 7, 2020

Once upon a time, there were two feral cats named Maggie and Glen. After being trapped together, they were brought to the shelter where they…

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Cumberland County announces free rabies clinics

By sjras | January 6, 2020

The Cumberland County Department of Health will hold free rabies clinics in March at various locations in the county. Residents may take their pets to…

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Looking to take a dog home for the ‘Howlidays?’ A N.J. shelter is looking for you.

By sjras | December 22, 2019

The holiday season is upon us. As some have begun to celebrate Hanukkah or are preparing for Christmas and Kwanzaa, people are coming together to…

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Dog playgroups match the shelter perfectly

By sjras | April 17, 2019

Want to help us keep playgroups running? We have an amazon wish list of items we need in order to keep making playtime a possibility…

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PetCo 2018

By sjras | April 2, 2018

The Petco Foundation has awarded our shelter a $30,000 grant which will extend our efforts to save the lives of countless more animals in the…

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Special help available for senior dogs, owners

By sjras | January 14, 2018

The Grey Muzzle Organization is a wonderful organization that funds programs run by shelters and rescues that benefit senior dogs. We have had this honor in the past, and our Grey Muzzle grants have helped to form and sustain our shelter’s Senior Society…read more

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Head to Tail Wellness Program

By sjras | September 17, 2015

September 17, 2015 – Vineland, NJ Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities® the Cumberland County SPCA in Vineland, NJ is offering  FREE  health services for pet dogs &…

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Mike Trout to be face of pit bull spay and neuter campaign

By sjras | March 21, 2015

Before going to Arizona for spring training, Millville-born superstar Mike Trout came home for a photo shoot with a pit bull named Gemma. It’s part…

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Shelter Offers Free Sterilizations for Pet Cats

By sjras | March 4, 2013

Shelter Offers Free Sterilizations for Pet Cats Vineland, NJ, July 15, 2013 —  Cumberland County SPCA, located at 1244 N Delsea Drive, is offering 2,300…

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