SARA Cats & Claws
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, December 10, 2023
9:30 am – 12:00 pm (noon)
Columbian Club
37 South Avenue, Garwood, NJSeating is limited. So don’t delay!
Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 Children (under 10)
Contact: Diane at (908)-366-1809 or email diane.saracats@gmail.com
Summit Animal Rescue Association (SARA)
volunteer animal rescue
Summit Animal Rescue Association (SARA, Inc.) is a non-profit organization with locations in Central New Jersey. We are a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donations are tax-deductible.
Our mission is to rescue cats in need, provide them with medical attention, rehabilitate them, and provide a temporary loving environment until we find
a permanent home through adoption. In addition, we have hands-on volunteers who
help N.J. residents to locate low cost spay and neuter options for feral cats to help reduce the number of unwanted kittens in shelters.
SARA has a proven track record for saving lives. Through our tireless efforts we have found homes for over hundreds of animals per year since we began in 2002. Our entire staff is made up of volunteers; we work with veterinarians who give us discounted rates and we do not spend any money on advertising, so 100% of all donations go directly to the care and feeding of the animals we save. If you would like to see some of the cats we are offering for adoption, visit our adoptions page or go to www.sararescue.petfinder.com.
Volunteers are always needed and are very welcome not only during our Pet Adoption Days on Saturdays, but also in the daily care of the cats and kittens being housed at PetSmart in Watchung, NJ. We have frequent off-site events and fundraisers throughout the year that can always benefit by an extra, animal-loving hand.
TO DONATE
We are not a traditional shelter. All of our rescued animals are fostered in loving homes and are shown during pet adoption days at pet stores.
Please see our Contact page for more information.
If you would like to make a donation, please click below (You will be directed to our Petfinder page) OR send a check to P. O. Box 124, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
Click Below to Donate
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NEW: Seniors for Seniors Program
CLICK HERE to see our wonderful senior cats up for adoption!
locations
PetSmart (Watchung Commons)
1515 Rt 22 W
Watchung, NJ
Every Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Contact: Bonnie at Bonnie.Gentile@gmail.com
Pet Supplies Plus (Garwood)
119 South Ave
Garwood, NJ
2nd Saturday of every month
11 am to 3 pm
Contact: Julia at saracats.julia@gmail.com
CLICK HERE FOR
Adoption Application Form
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Success Stories
Nestle
Nestle lived in Oregon with her loving owner, an elderly woman. Due to illness moving was a must. Once at the new location, the owner was forced to give up Nestle due to allergies. She was devastated! Nestle was sad at first in her new foster home but adjusted quickly. After a few months, an inquiry was made by Michelle from Pennsylvania. Michelle traveled 3 hours to visit Nestle and fell in love! Today Nestle lives in a beautiful home with Michelle, Sheldon and Daisy where she is spoiled rotten! She spends her days kneading, purring, lounging with Daisy, watching birds and loving the loads of love and affection her new family gives her!
Pebbles & Bam Bam
Pebbles and BamBam were born in a hoarders home, a litter of four. The hoarder paid no attention to the kittens as mamma was present to care for the babies. However, one day when the babies were just four weeks old, the hoarder came home to find two of the four dead. The other two were very sick with an upper respiratory infection. BamBam was so sick that his one eye had ruptured and he had severe infection in the other eye. SARA rescued the remaining two kittens. They were not able to eat from a bottle and had to be syringe fed around the clock for three days. At that point the medicine and constant feedings paid off and they started eating on their own.
Nine weeks later they are very healthy and ready to be adopted. Although BamBam is totally blind, he will be adopted with his sister to a wonderful home that is ready to take on a special needs kitten.
Zeus
Five years ago, I came home from North Carolina one Thanksgiving and there he was on my back deck. I opened the door and he walked in like he had always lived here. He was malnourished and his fur was in need of a major grooming. We had the vet check him over and other than having three teeth pulled, he was given a clean bill of health and updated on his vaccinations. We listed him on Petfinder and 3 months later his new Mommy Elizabeth drove up to Old Bridge from Philadelphia to meet Zeus. She fell head over heels in love and Zeus has been a king in his new castle ever since!
Our own volunteer, Karyn Sochacki, has written a wonderful book!
What's Wrong With A Black Cat? is a colorful and delightful children's picture book, and a wonderful adventure story that teaches young readers not only about love for animals, but also valuable truths about the importance of internal character versus the superficiality of external beauty.
CLICK TO PURCHASE:
Amazon ($15.99)
Amazon (Kindle) ($3.99)
Xlibris ($15.99)
We have found loving homes for thousands of kitties.
For all of the wonderful cats we have up for adoption, click here. Or, GET INVOLVED! Here are a few ways how:
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteers are always needed and are very welcome not only during our Pet Adoption Days on Saturdays, but also in the daily care of the cats and kittens being housed at PetSmart. We have frequent off-site events and fundraisers throughout the year that can always benefit by an extra, animal-loving hand.
Adoption
If you would like to adopt a cat, please download the application, fill it out and return via email to saracats.julia@gmail.com
Foster Homes
Being a foster home is a fantastic experience. Foster homes are always needed to work with cats and kittens, for long and short-term periods, depending on the needs of the animal and the time it takes to socialize them into adoptable pets. If you would like to foster a cat, contact the adoption coordinator in your area.
Make a Donation
Leaving a Lasting Gift
Please consider a bequest in your Will or Trust Agreement that would enable S.A.R.A., Inc. to continue their work in the rescue and rehabilitation of those who cannot fend for themselves.
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Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program
Why not improve your overall well being by adopting one of our Senior Companions?
Research shows that companion animals can improve health and happiness for all people regardless of age, health, social or economic status. Senior pets make wonderful companions for many reasons. They protect you from boredom and loneliness. They are calmer and make you feel more secure at home. Generally, pet owners get more exercise and outdoor activity. (50% off adoption fee for Seniors!)
Lizzie
Kitty "Lizzie" was a tiny kitten adopted 10 years ago. We thought we had a wonderful home for her, but it turned out not so. 7 years ago, the family euthanized her brother because they were moving and he got scared and ran into the rafters. When they tried to grab him out, he bit due to being nervous. The husband didn't care and demanded to put this sweet 3 year old scared boy to sleep. We had NO IDEA they did that until it was too late. We knew there was an issue and tried to address it, but they decided to hide the fact that they wanted to kill him rather than help him. Forward 7 years later and they now have reupholstered furniture. Rather than put nail caps on Kitty Lizzie OR furniture protectors, they decided to look into declawing a senior cat and/or euthanizing a wonderful, sweet LOVING girl. Seems their material things mean more to them than a life. So between us and their vet, we swooped in to save her before any harm could come to her.
Kitty Lizzie will ONLY go to the best of best homes. So please understand, we will be picky. We want her life to be purrfect.
Kitty comes with a few things of her own. She enjoys wet and dry food. Good quality. Has had a wonderful check up at the vet too. She is loving. We don't know how she will be with other pets yet, we are looking into that, but right now a nice quiet home that will treat her like the Princess she is would be great. One with tons of love.
Serious inquiries only please.
For more info please email saracats.julia@gmail.com.
Lizzie will be a wonderful companion to anyone who would like a little gentleman by their side!
Ms Kitty (Urgent Need)
Miss Kitty needs a new home because her owner unexpectedly had to go into assisted living. She is eight years old and is very sweet. She has been with the same person her entire life and she would do best in a quieter home as a single kitty as she has never lived with cats before.
Can anyone help?
If so, please contact saracats.julia@gmail.com
Ms Kitty would be wonderful companion to anyone who would like a little Sweetheart by their side!
One Eyed Louie
Louie is one of 6 Newark NJ cats who were put out on the street after their human mom died. They were painstakingly gathered up over the course of two months.
Louie is estimated to be possibly 9 years old, neutered, negative for FIV and leukemia, vaccinated.
He's large in physique and weight. He is missing one eye but it gives him his special character and doesn't cause him any issues.
He's intelligent and engaging. He is mellow. He likes to sidle up next to you on the couch and place a paw on your lap. You can have a conversation with him -- he looks you right in the eye and listens to ya! Big as he is, he can easily be picked up and held.
He is agile, spends time high and low and jumping around on cat trees. Likes window access.
Louie's an enthusiastic and flexible eater. He definitely needs to lose some pounds but it's hard to police eating in the foster environment. We ARE using slow-feeder mats to slow him down, and he's not getting any dry food at all.
His age is an estimate because original paperwork was not available. He was neutered years ago (and eartipped because caretaker continued to let him go outside part of the day) but we've updated his, tests, vaccines and confirmed his neuter status.
If so, please contact dapsanimals@gmail.com
Louie would be wonderful companion to anyone who would like a little Sweetheart by their side!
NOTE: Adopters must be at least 55 or older. All cats are spayed, neutered, and vaccinated.
URGENT!!
Feral kitties need Barn/Warehouse home!
Looking for barn homes or warehouse home for pair of FERAL kitties.
These guys are All vetted!
Neutered, tested negative for fiv felv, up to date on shots, and microchipped.
Do you need some good barn kitties to keep away rodents?
These two are looking for that job!
Of course they need cat food daily and proper shelter
(we can help you with that!) as they do not eat the rodents.
They are healthy, but lost their outdoor home due to their feeder’s passing.
They have been stuck inside for over 1 yr and they would love to be outside again.
They are feral. So, they are not happy inside, nor do they make good house pets.
Male orange is 3 yrs
Female tortie is 2yrs
Will transport a few hours! Help us help these kitties!
email Dapsanimals@gmail.com
Thank you!!
Donations
We are not a traditional shelter. All of our rescued animals are fostered in loving homes and are shown during pet adoption days at pet stores. Please see our Contact Page for exact locations.
If you would like to make a donation, please click below (you will be taken to our PayPal page) OR send a check to P. O. Box 124, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
Contact Us
We do not have a shelter. All our animals are fostered in loving homes and are brought on pet adoption days to locations around New Jersey:
PetSmart (Watchung Commons)
1515 Rt 22 W
Watchung, NJ
Every Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
If you are interested in adopting or volunteering/fostering contact: Bonnie at Bonnie.Gentile@gmail.com
Pet Supplies Plus (Garwood)
119 South Ave
Garwood, NJ
2nd Saturday of every month
11 am to 3 pm
If you are interested in adopting or volunteering/fostering contact: Julia at saracats.julia@gmail.com
Or, if you would prefer to contact our group via email, please do so below.