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I felt it important enough to publicly post a review for the Montclair township shelter under Liz Morgan's direction as it is very well run and it is clear that the needs and the "fit" of the animals there who are being offered for adoption are paramount to any fickle desires of adopting parents.
In our family's first introduction to the shelter, we had received a call from a team member who inquired about our senior dog who had managed to get out of our new apartment, take a walk to the corner, be collected by a good samaritan and taken to the shelter. Upon racing to the shelter to collect him we were asked to prove our identity and taken (mildly) to task for not having updated the address associated with our dog's microchip. (We moved to Montclair from a city 28 miles away just months before, and they wondered how he had gotten so far!)
Fast forward a couple of years after our dogs passing, we attempted to adopt another dog for the family. Liz personally asked a lot of questions to understand the kind of dog which would suit our family. She reached out to us once for us to make an introduction and upon meeting the dog noticed that while there was affection, it likely wouldn't be a good fit due to my allergies. I liked that she was really protective of the animals there and made it a point for adoptions that made 100% sense.
Liz is not only an advocate for the animals, but she is also a fount of knowledge and caring assistance for the citizens of the town who love them. She always answers comments and questions directed her way on social media, and in person is always happy to share a few words and love on your dog!
Thank you, Liz!
In our family's first introduction to the shelter, we had received a call from a team member who inquired about our senior dog who had managed to get out of our new apartment, take a walk to the corner, be collected by a good samaritan and taken to the shelter. Upon racing to the shelter to collect him we were asked to prove our identity and taken (mildly) to task for not having updated the address associated with our dog's microchip. (We moved to Montclair from a city 28 miles away just months before, and they wondered how he had gotten so far!)
Fast forward a couple of years after our dogs passing, we attempted to adopt another dog for the family. Liz personally asked a lot of questions to understand the kind of dog which would suit our family. She reached out to us once for us to make an introduction and upon meeting the dog noticed that while there was affection, it likely wouldn't be a good fit due to my allergies. I liked that she was really protective of the animals there and made it a point for adoptions that made 100% sense.
Liz is not only an advocate for the animals, but she is also a fount of knowledge and caring assistance for the citizens of the town who love them. She always answers comments and questions directed her way on social media, and in person is always happy to share a few words and love on your dog!
Thank you, Liz!
Excellent staff and management! People here truly care about animals and their well being. I got my best friend ( dog) from here! If you’re looking for your forever friend search no more!
The staff is extremely supportive and helpful. They work to help you find the cat that works for you and your lifestyle. They allow you to go and see the cats and learn about their habits and diets. An amazing experience. They got through our application very quickly and reached out to us in a timely manner.
The shelter is well-maintained. The staff is friendly, and respectful. Visits were well-organized and the application process was quick. I adopted a male kitten and he is doing great!
Where you know every animal is treated with love and kindness and you can just feel empathy. Please send any donations possible because this place is run completely on private funding. And they definitely put every cent to good use. And you know it's appreciated.
The staff here really makes the experience so great. They were so helpful in giving us tips on adopting a new dog. They also really make sure you are getting a pet that is the best fit. I would highly recommend adopting from here.
Overall wonderful experience, everyone we encountered was very kind, patient and professional. We adopted our newest furbaby in December and we could not be happier. Ringo then, now Scottie. I told the director exactly what we wanted to add to our family, she was very understanding and knowledgeable about all the dogs in the shelter. I was able to see all the dogs in the kennels and the pups that were fresh off quarantine. When we first met Scottie,
we were the first people to see him. We met him, had our chihuahua walk with him, immediately fell in love and shortly after we where going home with him. Truly a blessing. He is such a happy dog, loves to snuggle and bark at the mailman.
we were the first people to see him. We met him, had our chihuahua walk with him, immediately fell in love and shortly after we where going home with him. Truly a blessing. He is such a happy dog, loves to snuggle and bark at the mailman.