Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI), the leading no-kill animal shelter in Northern New Jersey, is dedicated to second chances by providing safe refuge and essential medical and behavioral care, along with new forever homes to New Jersey’s homeless and abused dogs and cats. Focusing on animals with the greatest need, RBARI is especially committed to those often rejected, including seniors; urgent medical cases; and surrenders. RBARI regularly pulls from local animal control facilities, thus placing an emphasis on “local first", allowing us to impact the rate of euthanasia as well as reduce the homeless population. This ensures RBARI helps those animals closest with nowhere else to turn. RBARI also supports the community, assisting in animal welfare emergencies and working with partner organizations to provide low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for communities in need. We also offer trap, neuter, and release programs to help stem overpopulation and stop the cycle of homelessness and abuse too many animals suffer.
1. Submit Application. Once your application is sent, you will receive an email with instructions/next steps. Please allow our dedicated team up to one week to respond! 2. Approve Application. Our team will perform all relevant veterinary and landlord references and will call with the status of your application or if we have any questions. 3. Meet the Pet. Once your application is approved, our staff will call your family and schedule a time for you to meet the animal of interest. All humans in the household should plan on meeting the new pet. This ensures that everyone - 2 legs or 4 - get along! 4. Take the Pet Home. Once all family members meet with our team, and everyone approves of the match, you can take home your new family member home at that time! 5. Sign Adoption Contract. You will be sent the adoption paperwork, and further information that is needed to complete the adoption. Please note, we are unable to put animals on hold/reservation. Applicants are approved based on meeting the needs of the animals. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected].