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America's First Animal Shelter
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Animal Lives
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Human Hearts
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2020
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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April
21
2020

Postponed - Dolla Dolla Dog Night with The Phillies!

Postponed until further notice. Stay tuned for updates!

April
25
2020

Postponed - Puppy Workout with Zakti Fitness and Bodyworks!

Morris Animal Refuge & Zakti Fitness and Bodyworks are excited to combine wellness and puppies!

April
25
2020

Pawcasso Roulette

March 25th - April 25th join in on the online fun in Pawcasso Roulette!

April
26
2020

Postponed - Puppy Yoga with Maha Yoga!

POSTPONED - Keep an eye out for the new date and be safe!

Morris TV

MORRIS TV

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Welcome to the Morris Animal Refuge!
Our History and Mission
Peanut Butter and Pups
We've got Kittens!
Puppy Yoga!
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May
05
2020

#GivingTuesdayNow

Join the movement!

April
06
2020

A Morris Virtual Zoom Background For You

Have a Zoom meeting or get-together coming up? Show your support of the Refuge with our new Zoom virtual background!

March
31
2020

COVID-19 Update

Due to recent State and City restrictions, the Refuge is required to be closed to the public until further notice. Find out what that means, and how to help.

March
24
2020

We Still Need Your Help

During the COVID-19 outbreak, our supporters have been more important than ever. Adopters and fosters have helped us to completely clear our shelter! But we still need your help, more than ever. Find out how.

March
13
2020

Lucky Dogs & Cats Adoption Special

No St. Patrick's Day Parade? Have a PAW-rade instead with our Lucky Dogs & Cats Adoption Special through March 17th!

March
12
2020

Morris Animal Refuge and COVID-19

Find out what precautions we're taking to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), how you can help our animals and staff, and ease any worries about COVID-19 and your pets!

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