The Kinnelon Volunteer Animal Shelter, KVAS – our name says it all. KVAS is located in Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 (in Northwest Morris County). Since 1971 we have focused on the needs of our local animals as well as providing services to surrounding communities. KVAS is a non-profit, 501c(3) corporation registered in the State of New Jersey. As a non-profit animal welfare and adoption organization, the Kinnelon Volunteer Animal Shelter exists to provide a haven for homeless and unwanted cats and dogs until their forever homes can be found. Some of our animals come to us as strays that would have not survived very long on their own. Others find their way to us through situations where their previous owner can no longer care for them. Regardless of their journey to our door, once inside they are provided with warm and wonderful care. Our fabulous volunteers provide much needed compassion, love and companionship. While with KVAS, these former homeless and helpless animals receive the comfort of a warm bed, nutritious food and quality veterinary care while awaiting their forever homes.
Begin the process by completing an Adoption Application. Animals are adopted on a best-fit basis. Completing an application is not a guarantee that adoption will be approved. The completed application will be thoroughly reviewed and will help KVAS to determine if the animal you have selected is a good fit for you. For planning purposes, please expect the Application Review Process to take up to one week. First and foremost, KVAS wants our animals to be placed with responsible pet owners in an environment that best suits both the animal and their prospective owner. If you have previously owned a pet, we will be looking to verify a history of regular veterinary care and vaccinations. We also need to assure ourselves that the animal’s special needs will be well met. For example, because we know our animals personally, a fenced-in yard may be a requirement for a certain dog, or we may have determined that an animal may not be suited for a home with children under a certain age. Since the animals cannot speak for themselves…KVAS becomes their voice. We know each animal’s needs and special requirements and we work to ensure that these will be satisfied in their new home. As such, requirements must be met at the time of application. These requirements are established for the care and well-being of the animal and for general safety purposes. Our 40+ years of experience have taught us that the most successful adoptions are those where the needs of the animals are carefully considered along with the desires of prospective adopters. We want every adoption to last a lifetime, and our thorough Adoption Process helps to ensure this.