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The Great Catsby

The 23rd Annual Fur Ball

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Mr. B, the Chonk

The Cat That Stole The Internet's Heart

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Find Your New Fur-Ever Friend

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Happy Tails!

Some animals that arrive at the Refuge need a little extra TLC before finding a loving home.

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WE ARE

America's First Animal Shelter

320

Animal Lives

Saved

1702

Human Hearts

Touched

2019

A Pioneer in Animal Welfare

Founded in 1874, the Morris Animal Refuge is America’s First Animal Shelter. We are committed to adoption, education and high-quality care, and as an open-admission shelter, we have never turned an animal away.

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WE STRIVE

To Connect & Inform

EVENTS

January
12
2020

Puppy Yoga with Amrita Yoga & Wellness

Puppy Yoga with Amrita Yoga & Wellness!

March
06
2020

23rd Annual Fur Ball: The Great Catsby

Celebrate the roaring 2020's with Morris Animal Refuge!

MORRIS TV

NEWS

March
06
2020

23rd Annual Fur Ball Sponsors

Thank you for the support!

January
01
2020

The perfect gift for the holidays!

Do you have a pet lover or an art lover in your life? Do you love art? Consider purchasing one of these three beautiful art pieces as holiday gifts. Each piece donates a portion back to The Morris Animal Refuge!

December
31
2019

Giving Back this Holiday Season

Four ways you can support The Morris Animal Refuge this Holiday Season!

December
10
2019

Donating through Millie!

Through December 9th, 2019, set up a recurring donation to Morris Animal Refuge with Millie and they will donate $10!

December
04
2019

Happy Pawlidays Large Dog Adoption Special

All large dog adoption fees are waived through 12/31!

December
03
2019

#GivingTuesday

Join The Movement!