Our Work
APLNJ works to resolve conflicts between humans and wildlife through modern and humane solutions. Killing is in the past. Currently available nonlethal wildlife science is the future.
APLNJ develops and supports community cat management in ways that reduce populations, costs and concerns in the most effective, humane and responsible manner.
From strengthening animal cruelty laws to protecting wildlife to spay/neuter, APLNJ works on a variety of pro-animal bills while watching out for legislation that would negatively impact animals.
Knowledge is the key to change. Help us educate the public. Just because you've never done it before, doesn't mean you can't. Join us.
AnimalBeat II, the all-animal blog by APLNJ member Pat Summers, appeared here for more than seven years, till 2024. Its nearly 300 posts discuss both familiar and unusual animals, as well as wildlife and domestic issues. Browsers are welcome!
What's New / Take Action
CALENDAR FOR PROTESTS and LEAFLETING FOR WILDLIFE
For more details, contact Doreen.
TBD
New Jersey Animal Cruelty Statutes
Are you aware of New Jersey’s laws protecting animals? New Jersey once ranked high in overall protection, but in recent years other states have enacted strong laws. We need to push our legislators to increase penalties and expand our laws protecting animals. If you're a New Jersey resident, click here to familiarize yourself with our laws.
Are you caring for community cats?
APLNJ’s Community Cat network connects feral cat caregivers all across New Jersey. If you are involved in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), join our program to obtain help, connect with others in your area, find out about free cat food opportunities, be eligible for spay/neuter subsidy, and more. Read all about it.
Check out our commercial on the use of animals in experimentation.
Click here to view Carly.
Check out our Online Shop
Support APLNJ’s work for animals. We’ve got lots of choices of high-quality apparel and accessories. Make a statement and spread the word. Click here.
Call to Action for bears
Please visit our black bear advocacy page here. APLNJ has new data that shows the bear population is half what the Fish and Game Council claimed it to be in order to get its 2022 “emergency” bear hunt. Additionally, the results of the black bear comment period are in -- a whopping 83.7% of public comments were opposed to the entire bear policy. Please use this data and more when advocating for the bears.
TESTIMONIALS
APLNJ has been in the forefront of the battle to stop the spread of hunting in Bergen County and beyond. Since my residential town opened its borders to bow hunters, I've had the honor to work with Doris, Angi, and their team of compassionate knowledgeable professionals.
Their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts to stop this unwarranted killing of innocent deer
have been invaluable and truly remarkable! –Teresa A.
Thank you so much for all the helpful advice and I will be educating myself with all the sources you gave me.
You have made a world of difference. – Eileen
Thank you so much for sending this very important information.
APLNJ should be extremely proud of all of the good work that they do on a daily basis. – Linda O.
Thank you for your generosity with the grant… that allowed us to TNR, free of charge. As someone who pays for all TNRs out-of-pocket, this was a tremendous help! Thank you and the team also for your efforts in the various areas that you work in—I spent some time on the APLNJ website and was very impressed by the mission, your work, and the collection of helpful resources listed for the community. – Tamari
Proud to be a part of this group! 🙂 – Len U.
Thank you so much for this generous help. I rescue in the city of Camden where there are tons of cats on the streets. I feed over 100 places and have been doing TNR for 10 years. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this help. It was a God send for us trappers that are committed to helping the poor ferals and dumped, abandoned cats living on the streets. – Cindy S.
I think your organization is great! Please be assured of my continued support.
Many thanks for all your wonderful work on behalf of the animals. – Rosemary G.
Thank you so much for putting out that mentor request for me. I am a bit overwhelmed by the response!
I had been looking for help for a few months. What you have done in a few days is amazing. – Jennifer T.
APLNJ has been doing wonderful work for the animals for many years, and I know
you do not waste one penny of the donations you receive! – Linda D.
Just got the great news! Congratulations! Please never stop your amazing work. – Greg L.
So many of us appreciate all that you all do politically - we read your quotes in the papers, we see the pictures...
I will always do what I can behind the scenes to support all of your extraordinary efforts. – Genie S.
It is my pleasure to donate; I know what an amazing group and the extraordinary work all of you do. – Joann F.
Thanks to all of you for pursuing this case and standing for justice for Ellie. This is the least she deserves.
I have the most admiration for all of you, and am grateful for APLNJ being there for all living creatures. – Carol K.
To the greatest, fiercest animal champions whose kindness and compassion know no bounds. A million thanks for all that you do, I am beyond grateful, and words can’t fully capture the depth of my appreciation. You are remarkable humans! Much love! – Bari F.
