Animal Adoption Center
A small, family-friendly, no-kill animal shelter located in Lindenwold, NJ.
Animal Adoption Center will provide temporary shelter and medical care for rescued cats and dogs for the purpose of finding them suitable and permanent new homes. AAC will educate the community regarding the importance of spay/neuter programs, and promote thoughtful and healthy relationships between pet owners and their animals.
Animal Adoption Center was founded by Sid Kreitzberg in 1990. Sid is Chairman Emeritus of our board of trustees, and still actively involved with the shelter.
In 1985 Sid and a group of 43 volunteers were traveling daily into Camden, NJ to feed sick and starving dogs and cats. At the time Camden was overflowing with stray and abandoned animals, and Sid and his friends set up feeding stations throughout the city to meet the need. His group eventually formed the non-profit Friends of Camden Animal Shelter (FOCAS).
FOCAS learned that the SPCA in Lindenwold, NJ was planning to sell their shelter building on Berlin Rd. Camden County purchased the facility and turned it over to FOCAS for one dollar. FOCAS agreed to continue to rescue animals from Camden County communities, and they reincorporated as the Animal Adoption Center (AAC) in 1991.
The first board of trustees designated the shelter as a no-kill facility, and it remains so to this day. Their groundbreaking decision predated the public birth of the modern no-kill movement in San Francisco by three years, and was unheard of in the field of animal control at the time.
AAC expanded throughout the 1990’s, improving both the property and infrastructure. The facility can comfortably house 32 cats and 41 dogs, and has found homes for more than 16,000 animals since 1990.
** $10 in pledges to the rescue that pulls ** Sunday ACCT-A-157373 is currently considered urgent and at risk of...
Read MoreKayden is a loving, friendly guy. High energy. Loves people and other dogs. Not sure about cats. Hardly ever (unlike...
Read More"Hi there! My name is Jewels and I was originally adopted from AAC when I was just a small kitten...
Read MoreMeet Neptune! He's been with us since August of 2023. He was taken to a crowded city shelter after his...
Read MoreMacho Man is a distinguished gentleman who will melt your heart. This gentle 10-year-old senior boy was surrendered to a...
Read MorePenny is a petite sweetie! She is a great companion-- affectionate and will gladly lay on your lap. Penny gets...
Read MoreBianca is a beautiful and very sweet girl who loves to give hugs! She is currently in foster care and...
Read MoreArya is a 2yr old hound mix that is full of sass. She is smart, spunky, stubborn, feisty but friendly...
Read MoreFender was found as a stray in Philadelphia and ended up at a high intake city shelter. He now lives...
Read MoreLarry found himself in a large open intake shelter after he was found tied to a fence, skinny and covered...
Read MorePj is a super sweet, friendly, outgoing puppy like girl. She does well in a crate and walks ok on...
Read MoreImagine driving home from work , you stop at a light and happen to glance over and see a random...
Read MoreMijo is a young, friendly and gentle boy who would love to be yours! He was abandoned on a property...
Read MoreMaddie FKA Madonna came to us in August of 2022. She was briefly adopted then returned because the owner had...
Read MoreWho remembers our girl Hope who jumped through a second story window in Philly to escape the home she was...
Read MoreRexx ACCT-A-154175 is a 4-year-old male who came in as an owner surrender on 12/18, together with Liv (ACCT-A-154174) and...
Read MoreMalaysia Is a sweet, petite 9month old pup. She is full of life and loves to play. She is around...
Read MoreMeet Stoney! Stoney is pretty much the coolest senior cat you'll ever meet. He's the most lax, unphased cat to...
Read MoreNice to meet you! I'm Grams and I am an almost 2 year old guy who loves to run around...
Read MoreFinn was brought to a crowded city shelter after being found as a stray. He chooses his people and if...
Read MoreMy name is Squirt and I am a super playful and outgoing guy who was found as a stray and...
Read MoreHello I am pongo. I am a goofy, happy guy who is full of energy. I like other dogs, but...
Read MoreDolores came to us from a puppy mill. She is scared of most people and loves other dogs. She is...
Read MoreShiloh is a sweet little guy that was rescued from one of our rescue partners when they were concerned that...
Read MoreHi there! My name is Platinum and I have not had the best life so far. I was found as...
Read MoreHi there! My name is Wednesday and I was found outside with my furriend, Pugsley, after we were dumped at...
Read MoreObi gets overwhelmed and it has gotten him into trouble.He will get snappy when scared. He came from a home...
Read MoreMeet Villy. She came to us from a high intake shelter where she was timestamped because of her behavior. She...
Read More11month old Clara is a puppy mill survivor. She is a ball of fire with a big brain that goes...
Read MoreHi there! My name is Vivi and I was found as a stray in North Jersey and my kittens had...
Read MoreMEOW! Hello, my name is Patty and I am a super sweet girl who was brought in with two other...
Read MoreMEOW! Hello, my name is Rochelle and I am a super sweet girl who was brought in with two other...
Read MoreHello!!!! My name is Molly and I am a super sweet and affectionate girl who would love to find a...
Read MoreHi there! My name is Blue, short for Blueberry, and I would love to find a home with Chloe and...
Read MoreHello world! My name is Lady and I absolutely love to talk and cuddle! I was pulled from a crowded...
Read MoreHey there!!! My name is June and I was found as a stray in Philadelphia by a really nice lady...
Read MorePrince Leo is a handful of behaviors that need work. he is not trusting , he is stubborn, snappy and...
Read MoreYou hear a lot of horror stories in sheltering, unfortunately it is all to common but Lilly's story may be...
Read MoreZeus is very smart, driven, and intelligent. He is super well trained and knows sit, down, paw. and play dead....
Read MoreMEOWW!!! Hi there! My name is Pepper and I have had quite the journey in my young life! I was...
Read MoreLet's talk about Lilo. We are going to be blunt and honest Lilo is not an easy dog but her...
Read MoreCranberry found herself abandoned at a high intake shelter in December of 2022, as if this wasn't bad enough she...
Read MoreGinger is a sweet, lovable girl. she is crate trained, likes other dogs, has done well with the kids she...
Read MoreMeet Fufu, a dog that's all heart and soul. His playful nature is infectious, filling the room with joy. Fufu's...
Read MoreIf you look up the word unlucky Melvin's pic may just be there. This Handsome 2 and a half year...
Read More** $5 in pledges for the rescue that pulls ** Tiny T ACCT-A-126023 is currently considered urgent and at risk...
Read MoreBates is one of our longest residents. He has been in and out of the shelter system since August of...
Read MoreLittle Eve has had a really rough time as she was surrendered to one of our rescue partners after she...
Read MoreBeron has been with us since September of 2022. He is a sweet boy but is very high energy. At...
Read MoreMeet Brutus AKA Bru. He is a Happy, spunky, smart guy who is very puppy like. He is currently going...
Read MoreBlanco is the type of dog that for some reason always gets passed by. No adopters ever look at him,...
Read MoreMarshmallow is a little nugget with a big guy brain. He is around 35-40 lbs and is around 4 years...
Read MoreDrago is the shelters longest resident. He will be here 2 yrs on the 18th. We pulled this guy from...
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11/28/2021
Happy Hanukkah!
11/27/2021
Simba, Jeovani, Emile, and Port all found their furever homes this weekend!!! Happy tails and lots of purrs to everyone!! 😻#adopted #adoptdontshop #animaladoptioncenter #aacnj #newjersey #nj
11/21/2021
Little Webster and Marie found their furever homes this week!!! Congratulations to all!!! #adopt #adoptdontshop #animaladoptioncenter #aacnj #newjersey #nj
11/19/2021
11/15/2021
Smiles is really good at being stylish but not as graceful when I try to get her to pose! She just wants the treats so I have to snap a picture quickly while she's distracted! Swipe to see her try really hard to get snacks.
#adoptme #fosterdog #blackdog #blacklab
11/15/2021
Little Burton was adopted today this weekend too!!! What a purrfect match! #adopted #adoptdontshop #animaladoptioncenter #aacnj #newjersey #nj
11/14/2021
11/14/2021
Miss Erika Jayne and Possy were adopted by the most purrfect families ever!!!! Congratulations to everyone!!!! 😻#adopted #adoptdontshop #animaladoptioncenter #aacnj #newjersey #nj
11/13/2021
Today we will have dogs available for adoption at the Sicklerville PetSmart. Thank you to PetSmart Charities for hosting this amazing event. Stop by and say hi and maybe meet your new best friend. 467 Berlin-Cross Keys Rd Sicklerville, NJ 08081
11/12/2021
Thank you to @petsmartcharities for hosting this event.
11/11/2021
11/10/2021
Thank you to @petsmartcharities for hosting this event.