Associated Humane Societies of New Jersey Jill Van Tuyl Assistant Director NJ affiliate of Humane Societies of the United States founded 1906, world’s largest animal protection organization and nine regional offices (including Mid-Atlantic Region based in Flanders). Largest animal sheltering system in NJ, three shelters in Newark, Forked River, and Tinton Falls, Forked River facility also includes Popcorn Park, sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, birds. Newark shelter subject to repeated reports of violations , operating on conditional license after failed inspection. * N.J. animal shelter 'totally out of control' after gruesome violations, critics say, 11/11/2017, NJ.com
Animal Protection League of New Jersey Angi Metler Director Established 1983, works to eliminate institutionalized and legalized exploitation and abuse of animals through education, legislation, and outreach. Leader in efforts to oppose bear hunting,sponsor ofBEARprogram founded 1992 to protect black bears, educate residents and reduce unwarranted fears. Lobbying affiliate League of Humane Voters of NJ seeking ban of wild animals in circuses; prohibition of leghold traps; ending use of animals in medical research. Sponsors Project Trap-Neuter-Return program to trap, vaccinate, alter and return feral cats to control populations.
Piping Plover, a shorebird and endangered species in New Jersey. Image: US Fish & Wildlife Service
The Wildlife Society-New Jersey Chapter Elizabeth Ciuzio Freiday President State chapter of international organization founded 1937, now with 10,000 members including scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, consultants and others who manage, conserve, and study wildlife populations and habitats, as well as students and others interested in wildlife and habitat issues. Supports wildlife stewardship through science, outreach and education to establish and maintain highest possible professional standards.
New Jersey Chapter-National Wildlife Control Operators Association Kirk LaPierre President Trade association composed of persons or organizations providing commercial wildlife damage management and control. Members include Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators, Wildlife Damage Managers, Pest Control Operators, Nuisance Trappers, Predator Control Trappers, and government employees working in wildlife control and damage management.
New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Steve Shatkin President Founded 1868 by Moses Bigelow, former five-term mayor of Newark angered at abuse of livery horses. Second oldest SPCA in country, chapter of national American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, organization investigates reports of abuse to any type of animal, conducts spaying, neutering programs, enters contracts with municipalities to collect, seek adoption or euthanize unwanted animals. Supported by public contracts and private contributions. Lost tax-exempt status November 2016 for failure to file tax returns for three straight years through 2015.
Animal Welfare Association Maya Richmond Executive Director Located in Voorhees, animal welfare organization operating oldest and largest low-cost spay/neuter clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey. Relies upon local donations to fund life-saving programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, trap-neuter-return and humane education. All animals sheltered for as long as it takes regardless of age or infirmity along with medical care and treatment.
Coalition for Animals L'erin D. Rolle President Founded 1994, located in Somerville. Umbrella organization for networking and sharing resources among number of grass-roots groups confronting animal abuse, also rescues homeless animals, maintains cat colonies. Issues include opposition to bear hunts and deer control, exploitation of animals in entertainment.
Eastern Goldfinch, state bird of New Jersey designated by legislature in 1935. Image: Wikimedia Commons
New Jersey Audubon Society John Cecil Vice President for Stewardship Founded 1897, one of nation's oldest independent Audubon societies with no connection to national Audubon Society. Supports conservation, environmental education, and wildlife research on birds, mammals, other animals, especially endangered and threatened species, promotes preservation of natural habitats. Maintains 7 staffed NJ wildlife centers and preserves, also 34 sanctuaries. Sponsors annual World Series of Birding in May, founded in 1984, now largest national birding event in which teams comprised of thousands of birders compete to identify largest number of birds by sight or sound within 24-hour period.
New JerseyHorse Council Sue Rothermel President Established 1970, member of American Horse Council representing all state horse councils on national level. Members include those who show, hunt, race, ride, breed horses or other horse supporters. Promotes economic and social contributions of horses and horse industry, supports laws to prevent restrictions on horse breeding and riding through zoning, other controls; promotes development of horse trails; educates public about horses and horse farms; works with horse owners and animal welfare agencies to assure proper treatment of animals; supports research on horse health and proper nutrition. Provides information on horse care, farm keeping and trail riding.
American Saddlebred Horse Association of New Jersey Laura Scott President Incorporated 1968 to stimulate interest in breeding and showing of Saddlebreds in NJ. In 1980, became a Charter Club member of national American Saddlebred Horse Association, first breed association in America founded in 1891. Provides information on breeding, supports local groups and shows.
Thoroughbred Breeders Association of New Jersey Mildred Fleming President Founded 1945, represents thoroughbred breeders, stallion owners and race horse owners. Administers New Jersey-bred incentive program, sponsors awards honoring Jersey-breds for outstanding performance, and publishes annual magazineNew Jersey Thoroughbred. Issues include level of purses at NJ tracks; authorization of slot machines at tracks; equine health.
Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey Mark Ford President Represents interests of trotting and pacing horse breeders, owners, trainers and drivers. Issues include efforts to promote attendance, betting handle at NJ racetracks; authorization of slot machines at racetracks; size and division of purses at NJ racetracks. Publishes Pacesetter, monthly newsletter.
Morgan Horse Association of New Jersey Eleanor Hutcheson President Promotes breeding, showing and riding of Morgan Horse. Affiliate of American Morgan Horse Association, located in Stanhope.
New Jersey Quarter Horse Association Gary Weeks President Offers information and support for breeders, owners and riders of American Quarter Horses. Sponsors two shows annually with training clinics, also participates in shows at Sussex County Fair. Trails and Recreation program includes All Breed Charity Trail Rides, parades, team penning and hunter paces offered by member Trail Associations.
New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association Amanda Tate Speedling Director of Communications Founded 1884, located in Hillsborough. Professional association representing NJ’s licensed veterinarians through advancing veterinary profession; protecting health of animals; promoting high ethical and training standards. Publishes online directory of members and job listings, monitors legislative and regulatory issues affecting profession.
Central Jersey Horsemen's Association Jenny Lou Voight President Located in Farmingdale, sponsors six shows annually at Freehold Monmouth County Park Showgrounds for exhibitors of all skill levels and disciplines, such as Equitation, Hunters, Jumpers, Western Horsemanship, Pleasure and Speed. Annual exhibitor awards program to recognize progress and achievement throughout show season for performance points awarded at each show.
New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs Jeffrey Ball President Located in Ridgewood, statewide organization composed of over 80 regional, county and local member clubs affiliated with American Kennel Club. Promotes breeding, adoption, training and shows of purebred dogs. Monitors legislation for potential impact on dog-owning public; develops materials and position statements sent to local, county and state officials; and implements strategies to advocate for rights of responsible dog-owners and breeders.
Garden State Cat Club of New Jersey Brenda Flahault President Organized in 1936, third oldest cat club affiliated with national Cat Fancier's Association founded in 1906. Promotes welfare, interest in cats; supports programs to encourage responsible ownership; sponsors social and cat show-related activities; contributes to animal welfare and feline health organizations; and monitors legislative issues impacting on pet ownership and breeding.
North Jersey Aquarium Society Organization founded 1953 of those interested in developing, owning and maintaining aquariums and fish breeding. Monthly meetings in Lyndhurst, annual fish auction largest in NJ, also sponsors breeders' awards.
Trout Unlimited-New Jersey State Council Richard Thomas Chair State chapter of national Trout Unlimited organization founded 1959 with more than 150,000 members organized into some 400 chapters, 10 regional chapters in NJ. Works to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain trout and salmon habitat on behalf of anglers. Reconnects tributaries with their rivers to ensure resilience, and restores waters where development has impacted trout and fish, lobbies for compatible legislation and regulatory practices. NJ programs include Musconetcong River Initiative to remove dams and restore fish habitat; also sponsors other cleanups; educational workshops.
Jersey Coast Anglers Association John Toth President Office in Toms River, association of more than 75 saltwater fishing clubs representing marine sport anglers, advocates on matters pertaining to fishing, fisheries, and environmental quality. Formed 1981 to strengthen position of fragmented marine sportfishing clubs on legislative and regulatory issues restricting coastal fishing, also works to promote environmental quality of marine waters and beaches; sponsors educational programs in schools; and supports fishing tournaments and events.
New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Ray Szpond President Coalition of county and local organizations and individuals supporting hunting, fishing and trapping. Issues include firearms control; regulation of hunting seasons and harvests, particularly for bears and deer; prohibition of leghold traps;
