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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

Adopt an animal and save a life! Visit the Morris Animal Refuge today!

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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

1770

Human Hearts

Touched

2020

FEATURED PETS

KatKat

KatKat

Gorgeous kitty KatKat of the lovely green eyes was lost out on the streets, but a kind person found her and brought her to the Refuge. She has FIV, so she needs a bit more TLC, but is so worth it. Come take her home for a lifetime of love. Adopt!

Animal Type: Cat

Gender: Female

Age: Adult (1 - 7 years)

Frankie

Frankie

Friendly guy Frankie is an action-packed Border Collie-mix boy. He's lived with small children and small dogs - now he needs a new home where he can run and play and fill your life with fun. Adopt!

Animal Type: Dog

Gender: Male

Age: Adult (1 - 7 years)

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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EVENTS

February
29
2020

Puppy Yoga with Amrita Yoga & Wellness North

What better way to relieve stress on a Saturday afternoon than the healing power of yoga and puppies?

March
06
2020

23rd Annual Fur Ball: The Great Catsby

Celebrate the roaring 2020's with Morris Animal Refuge!

March
29
2020

Puppy Yoga with Amrita Yoga & Wellness SOUTH

What better way to relieve stress on a Sunday afternoon than the healing power of yoga and puppies?

April
01
2020

Comedic Kitties and Punny Pups

Stand up comedian kitty is set to perform on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020!

MORRIS TV

NEWS

March
06
2020

23rd Annual Fur Ball Sponsors

Thank you for the support!

February
29
2020

Jewelry for a Cause!

The perfect accessory for every pet lover!

February
14
2020

Happy Valen-Paws Day Adoption Special

Can you be their Valentine and adopt?

January
31
2020

Help Our Parvo Puppies

Donate to the LifeSaver Fund!

January
20
2020

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Refuge will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

January
04
2020

Happy New Year!

2019 was a year filled with growth, change, and one special viral cat!