Animal Alliance in the News
45 cats and dogs removed from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Hunterdon
August 23, 2025
Forty-five cats and dogs were found in “deplorable conditions” at an animal rescue owner’s township home on Aug. 18, said Annie Trinkle, founder and executive director of Animal Alliance.
The other animals are now in the care of several approved animal organizations, including Animal Alliance which recently merged with Hunterdon Human Animal Shelter, forming one of the larger private animal welfare nonprofits in the state.
N.J. animal shelters merge to form major animal welfare organization
July 27, 2025
Animal Alliance has merged with Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter, creating one of the larger private welfare nonprofits in New Jersey.
The expanded organization will operate under the Animal Alliance name and serve the region from two locations in Lambertville and Milford.
Once Skin & Bones, Rescue Dog Now Ready for Adoption
February 19, 2015
"Butterscotch," a hound, shepherd and pit bull mix, weighed only 23 pounds when he was rescued from the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey in January.
Realizing he would need special care, Kim Saunders, Director of Operations at Liberty Humane Society, the organization that rescued the pup, reached out to Lambertville-based Animal Alliance for help.
A dogs tale: Hercules' story of survival
December 10, 2014
"In my entire career, I never saw such extensive burns," said Zahn, a Lebanon resident. "I was not optimistic, but our team gathered 'round Hercules and we gave it our all."
Kitten recovering after being soaked in petrol and set on fire
May 3, 2013
A five-week-old kitten soaked in petrol before being set on fire in New Jersey is thought to be recovering slowly.
Justin was found in Philadelphia at the end of April and is currently being cared for by Animal Alliance, said animal protection organisation Pennsylvania SPCA.
