• We are NON-PROFIT; We are NOT a charity 501(c)3. We are not a rescue organization.
• We are an animal welfare advocacy organization, and we help fight animal cruelty in shelters and in communities throughout New Jersey. We volunteer at animal shelters. Our boots are on the ground.
• We work with many. o local and State Police,
o local and municipal prosecutors,
o township administrations and mem
bers of councils,
o animal control officers,
o local and county DOHs,
o local and county HLEOS
• We are also a member of a coalition of local and national animal welfare organizations, including the HSUS, ADLF, and the Lesniak Institute,
• A member of NACA (National Animal Care and Control Assoc.) and AAWA(Association of Animal Welfare Advancement)
• Served on a local Mayor’s Animal Welfare Transition Team.
• In 2022 Companion Animal Advocates had the privilege of being a guest speaker at the Mercer County HLEO/ACO training by the prosecutor's office.
• Founder has certificates on:
o HSUS NJ Community Disaster Preparedness
o HSUS How to Escape the Cat Race
o AWA Practicing Ethical Community Engagement
o ALDF Legislative Update 2021
o HSUS Law Enforcement Training on Police/Dog Encounters
o Fear-Free Sheltering
o Defensive Dog Handling Training
o Basic, Advanced, Loose Leash, Nose Work, Tricks, Reactive Dog, etc. Dog Training
o AWA Quality of Life Applications for Animal Shelters
• We are a complete volunteer organization that is in many counties in NJ.
• Over the years, people have learned about us and call us to avoid retaliation, due to uncertainty, or when they cannot get help for a companion animal.
• Our volunteers have eyes where ACOs and law enforcement don’t.
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