About APLNJ

Animal Protection League of NJ is dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and exploitation by promoting respect for animals.

To reach this goal, we

• Educate to increase public awareness of the institutionalized and legalized abuse of animals
• Encourage activism in our own communities to end the cruelty
• Promote lifestyle changes to reduce and eliminate the suffering

Issues of concern include testing on animals, the killing of wildlife for management or sport, the fur industry, animals raised as food for human consumption, animals in entertainment, companion animal overpopulation and more.

APLNJ, established in 1983, is a community based, nonprofit, educational organization working toward a peaceful, nonviolent co-existence with our earthly companions both human and nonhuman. Through our programs of promoting responsible science, ethical consumerism, and environmentalism, we advocate change that greatly enhances the quality of life for animals and people, and protects the earth.

APLNJ maintains a centrally located administrative office. The director, office staff and dedicated volunteers enable us to keep abreast of and address issues throughout the state in a timely manner.

In Memoriam

In 2003, APLNJ lost Matt Fancera - a friend, colleague and Advisory Board member. Click here to learn more about Matt's activism and his legacy for the animals.