Liberty Humane Society

All Animals Removed From
Johnston Avenue HCSPCA

On Friday evening, April 11, Jersey City Health Officers, Jersey City Police, members of the Hudson Animal Advocates and staff of the Liberty Humane Society, removed 15 dogs , 24 cats and 1 ferret from the Hudson County SPCA located on Johnston Avenue, Jersey City.

This action was taken pursuant to a court order by The Honorable Thomas P. Olivieri of the Superior Court of New Jersey. The order mandated the immediate removal of all animals from the HCSPCA facility, and restrained the HCSPCA from any further animal shelter operations.

All of the HCSPCA animals are now being cared for at the Liberty Humane Society. “The animals that arrived here last night under emergency conditions are now comfortable, safe and adjusting to their new environment”, said Vivian Kiggins, Executive Director of The Liberty Humane Society. “As with all of our animals, they will have quality care, proper nutrition, exercise, and medical attention if needed.   Our terrific volunteers and staff are responding to this emergency”.

With the arrival of these animals, Liberty Humane Society, across the street from the Liberty Science Center, is in need of the community’s assistance more than ever. “We need bleach, linens, paper towels and canned cat food (non fish). We also really need your donations”, stated Janet Russell, Director of Development.

 If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact the Liberty Humane Society at lhs@libertyhumane.org or at (201) 547-4147. All donations can be mailed to Liberty Humane Society, P.O. Box 3766, 235 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07303 or can be made online at www.libertyhumane.org.

The court order was in response to New Jersey Appleseed Public Interest Law Center’s joint show cause petition, which was filed late Friday afternoon with the Jersey City’s Corporation Counsel, seeking an injunction suspending operations at the HCSPCA and for the immediate removal of all animals from the Johnson Avenue facility. 

Purchase Your 2008 Calendar Now!

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The Liberty Humane Society would like to announce the addition of the 2008 Liberty Tails calendar.  This calendar features LHS alumni including Dollywood, our former B.A.D. Dog as well as cats and dogs of all breeds that have been adopted from LHS and have found their forever home. Each month contains a portrait of one of the 12 animals (six cats and six dogs) photographed by New York based pet photographer Shaina Fishman.  Every portrait is accompanied by tips for a healthy pet and a touching, uplifting biography of each pet. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this calendar will be used to help the animals currently in the care of Liberty Humane Society.Click here for more information

LHS Spotlight

Check out our "LHS Spotlights" often to get the nitty-gritty on all our special featured events, stories, acknowledgments, pets and more!

B.A.D. Dogs

We are happy to announce a new project of the Liberty Humane Society, B.A.D. Dogs!

B.A.D. Dogs (Bullies Are Deserving Dogs) is a program that took shape when we saw wonderful dogs sitting in the shelter, unadopted, simply because they were pit bulls. Based in a low income area of Jersey City, NJ over flowing with pit bulls, we understood that more adoptions means more education. [BAD Dogs Website]

“SENIORS FOR SENIORS” Adoption Program

The month of November was “Adopt-a-Senior Pet” month. You probably know that pets provide wonderful companionship and lots of love.  In addition, they provide many physical and emotional benefits.  Studies have shown that owning an animal can lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels, increase physical activity and lengthen your lifespan. Cuddling with your favorite pet is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!

                        

BENEFITS OF ADOPTING AN OLDER PET:

• What you see is what you get! An older pet’s personality is already developed.
• House-training? Forget about it! Older pets are house trained or litter box trained already -which means less work for you!                                           
• Plenty of years of companionship lie ahead. Cats can live to be in their twenties if properly cared for. A six-year old cat is considered a spring chicken in cat years!
• Older pets are calmer and mature. You won’t have to deal with kitten night crazies and an older cat is less likely to climb your curtains! 

In November LHS kicked off its “Seniors for Seniors” program. If you are at least 63 years old and you adopt a pet from LHS that is 6 years old or older, the adoption fee will be reduced! You will also receive a companion that is already spayed and neutered, up to date on most of its shots and all cats are tested for Feline Aids and Leukemia.  The adoption fee includes a 5 lb. bag of food, cat toys, treats and literature on how to care for your new best friend. Most importantly, you will receive the gift of unconditional love.

If you’re interested in learning more about the “Seniors For Seniors” program or want to know what senior animals are available for adoption, please call Liberty Humane Society at 201-547-4147 or visit our adoptable pets section.

 

FEATURED PET - SWEETS

This white and brindle girl came to us from an owner who didn't have her best interests in mind. Sweets is a nine year old female pit bull who looks like she's had a rough life. We at the shelter think her time spent at the shelter have been the happiest days of her life so far. Sweets loves to curl up and sleep on a nice warm blanket each day. The softer and cushier the blanket, the happier she is! Despite her rough first nine years, Sweets hasn't let it affect her personality. How do you think she got the name "Sweets?!" Sweets would be a great dog for an older person. Within the 40 to 45lb. range, she's on the small side of medium. Sweets doesn't require a lot of exercise and walks very well on leash. She'd also do best as the only pet in the house. At the age of nine, she doesn't tolerate the antics of younger animals anymore. Please consider making the last years of Sweets life a great one. After all she's been through, she deserves it.

Sweet Dreams is a part of our Senior for Seniors program. If anyone over the age of 63 decides to adopt her, the adoption fee will be discounted. Sweets may be mature at nine, but she keeps adding to her resume, which proves you can teach an "old" dog new tricks. Our gal is now the new B.A.D. (Bullies Are Deserving) Dog. What that means is that dedicated volunteers focus on her to make sure Sweets will be all she can be. In addition to receiving additional exercise and mental stimulation to combat shelter blues, Sweets will receive basic obedience training, focusing on positive reinforcement. She goes out on frequent outtings to brush up on her social skills. Anyone discerning enough to adopt her will receive all the tools they need to make the adoption a success, including a goodie bag. UPDATE: If you can't find Sweets when you visit LHS, ask the shelter staff. Due to her cleanliness and overall good manners, when she is not spending weekends at a volunteer's home, Sweets now lives the life of Reilly in the kitchen. No more cage for our domestic goddess!