Our Sanctuary

The organization sees its mission in rescuing stray, abandoned and injured cats and dogs, often those with high medical needs. Occasionally such animals, especially kittens and cats, are brought to us by animal lovers and other times, OMS sends volunteers to collect them. In some cases these pets are left at our shelter due to the limited resources of individual owners and other animal organizations, or other reasons. OMS also works with other rescues/ individuals to take in animals in need of our services. All dogs that come into the organization will undergo treatment for fleas and ticks; receive a full course of all necessary vaccinations for various diseases, including Bordetella; undergo a test for Heartworm infection and receive treatments or preventatives as necessary; receive leash training, and where possible crate training. All cats that come into the rescue home will undergo treatment for fleas and ticks; receive a full course of all necessary vaccinations (except Feline Leukemia Virus/FLV); undergo tests for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and similar diseases (FLV); be litter box trained.

The sanctuary operates in rural western New Jersey. The space is currently part of a residence and the organization is allowed to use the space free of charge. We have purchased a vehicle to transport animals to veterinarians. It is planned that in the future OMS will purchase land so that we can build a large facility to care for the animals. There would be an onsite, state-of-the-art veterinary facility, staffed 24/7, including the following areas: a feral cat house with interior and exterior area, a kennel for adoptable dogs, housing for non-adoptable dogs inside and outside, medical rooms for cats and dogs, isolation rooms for cats and dogs, grooming rooms for cats and dogs, one-on-one time rooms for both cats and dogs, education room for staff and the public, a training center for dogs, supply and feed rooms, outside runs for dogs who don’t play well with others, a park area for dogs with play and training areas, and administrative offices, rest rooms, kitchen, etc.