Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter

Arden Courts Community Day
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Arden Courts Whippany, 18 Eden Lane, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981
It’s raining cats and dogs! Join us at Arden Courts on Saturday July 20 from 10am-12pm for a community adoption event!

Clear the Shelters
2024-08-10 08:00 - 2024-09-10 17:00 | Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 State Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Join Us for NBC-Telemundo’s Clear the Shelters Event!
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce that we are once again participating in NBC-Telemundo’s annual Clear the Shelters event! This special event, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is a nationwide effort to find loving homes for animals in need, and we are excited to be part of it.
Event Dates:
August 10th through September 10th
Celebrate With Us!
For an entire month, we’ll be celebrating this milestone with a variety of exciting promotions and adoption discounts to help you find your perfect furry companion. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Adoption Discounts: Take advantage of reduced adoption fees on many of our amazing animals.
Name Your Adoption Fees: On select days, you can choose to name your own adoption fee, allowing you to make a difference in a pet’s life while staying within your budget.
Special Events: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for announcements about special events and activities happening at the shelter throughout the month.

Why Adopt?
Adopting a pet from Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter means you are giving a deserving animal a chance at a happy, fulfilling life. Every animal in our shelter has its own unique story, and by choosing adoption, you become part of that story.
How You Can Help:

Adopt: Open your heart and home to a pet in need.
Share: Spread the word about Clear the Shelters and encourage friends and family to consider adoption.
Volunteer: Join us as a volunteer to help during this busy time and beyond.

Join the Celebration!
Visit Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter between August 10th and September 10th to participate in this incredible event and find your new best friend. Our dedicated team is here to assist you in finding the perfect match for your family.
Thank you for supporting Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter and helping us continue our mission to rescue, nurture, and adopt animals in need. We can’t wait to see you and celebrate the joy of adoption together!

Poorly Drawn Pets
2024-08-19 08:00 - 2024-08-24 17:00 | Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 State Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Poorly Drawn Pets is back! Donate, send us your pet’s picture on our Facebook Event Page, and receive a drawing which may or may not be good. Join us for our silliest fundraiser of the year.

Wine Tasting Event
2024-10-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States

Spooktacular Tails at PetSmart
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00
Get ready for a spooktacular time! Join Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter and Ms. North Jersey of International Pageants at PetSmart in East Hanover on Saturday, October 26th, from 12 pm to 3 pm for Spooktacular Tails – a fun-filled afternoon supporting our shelter animals!
Highlights of the day include:

Dog Costume Contest at 1 pm – bring your pup in their best spooky get-up!
Pet Psychic readings – find out what your furry friend is thinking!
Music by Special Request Entertainment
Glitter Tattoos by Parteaz – for kids & adults!

It’s all happening for a great cause, so come join the fun, help us collect donations, and make a difference for homeless pets!
Location: PetSmart, East Hanover (Route 10)
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm (Costume Contest at 1 pm)
We can’t wait to see you there!

Whiskey & Cigar Night
2024-11-06 18:00 - 22:30 | Casa de Montecristo, 301 NJ-10, Whippany, NJ 07981, 301 NJ-10, Whippany, NJ, 07981, United States
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter’s Whiskey & Cigar Night fundraiser is an elegant event designed to support the shelter’s mission. Attendees will enjoy an evening of fine whiskey tastings, premium cigars, and gourmet foods. The event will feature a silent auction. This sophisticated gathering aims to bring together animal lovers and supporters for a memorable night of indulgence and philanthropy.

An Evening with Hannah Shaw
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:30
oin us for an exciting virtual event with renowned kitten rescuer and advocate, Hannah Shaw, also known as The Kitten Lady! This informative and inspiring event will take place on November 14th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, offering you a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most prominent figures in the world of animal rescue.
Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/3zF8cR6

Empty the Shelters™ - Bissell Pet Foundation
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-17 | Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 State Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
The holiday magic begins at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter! We’re thrilled to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell for Empty the Shelters™ – Holiday Hope, running from December 1st to December 10th! ❤️

Now is the perfect time to bring home a new furry family member. BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees to help pets find their loving homes just in time for the holidays. Whether you’re ready to adopt, interested in fostering, or simply want to help spread the word, you can make a difference this season. Visit us at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter to meet your new best friend and help us save lives—one adoption at a time.

Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable for pets in need!

50/50 Raffle Drawing
2025-03-06 08:00 - 2025-06-30 13:00
Help support Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter and purchase tickets for our 50/50 Raffle!
Tickets are $5
Winner will receive 50% of ticket sale proceeds

You can purchase the tickets at the following locations:
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
194 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ
Ridgedale Federal Credit Union
124 S Ridgedale Ave
East Hanover, NJ

Or You Can Download and Send Us Your Ticket Order Form Here:
Click Here for Mail-In Ticket Order Form
For Questions and Concerns contact clare.oshea@njshelter.org

Rockaway Tractor Supply Adoption Event
2025-03-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Tractor Supply Co, 279 Route 45, Rockaway, NJ 07866, 279 Route 46, Rockaway, NJ, 07936, United States
Join Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter Saturday, March 8th, from 11 AM – 2 PM at Tractor Supply in Rockaway for an adoption event! Meet some of our amazing dogs and cats looking for their forever homes.
Stop by, say hello, and maybe find your new best friend!

PetSmart Adoption Event
2025-03-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Petsmart, 190 NJ-10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Join us at PetSmart in East Hanover for our weekly Adoption Event. Please meet with our volunteers and a few animals available for adoption at our shelter. We hope to see you there!

Rockaway Tractor Supply Adoption Event
2025-03-16 11:00 - 2025-03-28 14:00 | Tractor Supply Co, 279 Route 45, Rockaway, NJ 07866, 279 Route 46, Rockaway, NJ, 07936, United States
Join Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter Saturday, March 16th, from 11 AM – 2 PM at Tractor Supply in Rockaway for an adoption event! Meet some of our amazing dogs and cats looking for their forever homes.
Stop by, say hello, and maybe find your new best friend!

Kitty Kisses Kitten Shower
2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 State Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
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Exciting news for all animal lovers! Get ready for the purr-fect event of the season: the Kitty Kisses Kitten Shower at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter!
As kitten season approaches, we’re gearing up to give a warm welcome to expecting mom cats and their soon-to-be-born bundles of joy, as well as the precious orphaned kittens who need our love and support.
We’re calling on all compassionate souls to join us in showering these furry families with essentials like cozy blankets, nutritious food, playful toys, and vital medical supplies. Every contribution, big or small, makes a huge difference in ensuring that every mom cat and kitten receives the care they deserve during this critical time.
So mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this event a roaring success! Together, we can create a brighter future for these adorable felines. See you there!

Thank you to our Kitten Care Sponsor

Pet Palooza
2025-09-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Livingston Gazebo, 7 Civic Center Road, Livingston, NJ
Save the Date! Pet Palooza will take place on September 13, 2025!

Barktoberfest at Turtle Back Zoo
2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00
Join us at the 9th annual Barktoberfest at Turtle Back Zoo!
Pet Adoption Event & Marketspace at the Berson Family Center at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo! Come meet adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens while supporting local animal shelters and rescue groups. This year’s event will feature a Pet Costume Contest, vendor booths, food trucks and more! This event is free and open to the public.
All pets are welcome at BARKtoberfest. Enter our Pet Costume Contest at any time during our event and voting will begin online after the event by public. Questions? Please email info@zoologicalsocietyofnj.org.
Please Note: This event takes place outside the Zoo. Pets are not allowed inside the Zoo.

YogaSix New Providence - Kitten Adoption
2025-09-27 09:30 - 13:00
Join us, and some of our kittens, for a fun morning at YogaSix New Providence! You are also invited to take a YogaSix class while visiting. Please notify them in advance if you plan to stay! Call/Text (908) 315-3165 for more info!

PetSmart Adoption Event
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Petsmart, 190 NJ-10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Join us at PetSmart in East Hanover for our weekly Adoption Event. Meet with our volunteers and a few of the animals available for adoption at our shelter. We hope to see you there!

Tribute Tree
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Tom Rinaldi Recreation Center, 5th Street, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Join us for a memorial celebration for the pets who are no longer here but forever in our hearts. Tribute Tree is a memorial tree lighting ceremony to honor and remember them.
We will gather to honor and remember the cherished pets who have touched our lives. This special tree lighting event will be filled with love and commemoration for the ones who left pawprints on our heart.
This event will feature poems of remembrance to honor our four-legged loved ones and a leaf placement ceremony to pay tribute to their memory. This community event will feature memorial poetry readings, a name reading, and stories of remembrance.
Memorial leaves placed during the ceremony will remain available for viewing in the shelter for the year to honor and pay tribute to pets who will remain forever in our hearts.

Donate here for a Tribute Leaf: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/908b9459-601f-48ff-b409-c2f5628be9c9

Holiday Pet Portraits
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Tom Rinaldi Recreation Center, 5th Street, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Capture the spirit of the season with our Holiday Pet Portraits for Paws event! Join us for a fun-filled day of holiday cheer and adorable pet photography, all while supporting MPAS.
Create lasting memories just in time for the holidays. You’ll receive a beautiful keepsake digital photo to cherish—and perfect for holiday cards!
While you wait for your pet’s moment in the spotlight, enjoy festive treats, holiday crafts, and the company of fellow animal lovers.
Reserve your holiday pet portrait spot here: https://bit.ly/3zHIjQL

Holiday Bundles for Shelter Pets
2025-12-11 08:00 - 2026-01-10 17:00
Give a Holiday Bundle this season to a shelter animal in need. We’ve put together holiday gift bundles that our shelter pets would love to be spoiled with this season. These items will provide necessary items to the dogs and cats at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter.
Without a home for the holidays, our animals deserve to experience the magic of the season.

Click here to send a gift to a shelter pet this holiday season: https://bit.ly/40ySSAF

Pawcasso Art Exhibit and Auction
2026-02-08 - 2026-02-14 | Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 State Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Discover a world of creativity crafted by our furry friends at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter! Our online auction showcases unique artworks made by the talented animals themselves. These one-of-a-kind pieces are not only a testament to their creativity but also a beautiful addition to your home.
Save the Dates:

Bidding Opens: February 8th, 12:00 PM (EST)
Bidding Closes: February 14th, 12:00 PM (EST)

Artwork Highlights: Explore a gallery of vibrant and heartwarming pieces, each telling a story only our animal artists can share. From paw prints to abstract masterpieces, you’ll find the perfect piece to brighten up your space.
How to Participate:

Visit our online auction platform on February 1. (Link coming soon)
Browse the fantastic artworks and read each artist’s unique story.
Place your bids and be part of supporting the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter.

Bid with Purpose: Your bids not only bring these incredible artworks into your life but also contribute to the well-being of our shelter animals. All proceeds go directly towards providing care, love, and a second chance to animals in need.
Spread the Word: Share this event with fellow art enthusiasts and animal lovers. Let’s make this auction a success for our furry friends!
Event Website:

Pet CPR and First Aid Training
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Tom Rinaldi Recreation Center, 5th Street, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Hosted by Paws N Claws 911, this class is designed for anyone with an interest in “pawtecting” the safety and wellness of animals. Training is geared toward pet parents, pet care professionals (groomer, sitter/walker, kennel staff, vet tech), and animal rescue volunteers (No prior training/experience required). Taught by a 30+year seasoned pre-hospital emergency medical care provider and educator, this highly interactive training (no slides or video) features an emphasis on hands-on skills practice to ensure proficiency in the life-saving skills taught.
Hands on Skills Practice
Emergency Muzzling & Restraint
Vital Signs Assessment
CPR (Canine & Feline)
Choking Management (Conscious & Unconscious)
Bleeding Control/Shock Management
Lecture
Medical Emergencies (Seizures, Positioning, Bloat)
Environmental Emergencies-Pet Safety & Wellness
Two Classes:
10AM-12:30AM
or
1:30PM-4PM
$65 per person (includes handbook, certificate, and emergency muzzle)
To register visit www.pawsnclaws911.com and click “Register Online”
Pre-registration/Payment Required

Spring Shredding Fundraiser
2026-05-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 State Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Have sensitive documents that need shredding?
Gather up that paper and join us for our Spring Shredding fundraiser!
A professional shredding truck will provide on-site shredding of your sensitive documents.
$10 per Bankers Box.

Sponsored by:
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The Rosebud
2026-06-08 11:00 - 20:00 | Morris County Golf Club, 36 Punch Bowl Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960
Be part of the fun at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter’s (MPAS) second annual golf outing that welcomes avid golfers and animal lovers alike onto the greens. The Rosebud, held at the beautiful Morris County Golf Club will feature fun on-course contests, player gifts, and an evening reception where we will continue to have fun and raise crucial funds for the animals of MPAS.
Registration opens at 11am, Shotgun start at 1pm
Scramble format with Pink Ball Challenge
Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction to follow
Proceeds from The Rosebud will help to provide for the basic needs and medical care for the more than 1000 abused, neglected and homeless animals who come through our doors each year.
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