Overview
The Liberty Humane Society was created in 1998 to work in partnership with Jersey City to build and manage a state-of-the-art animal shelter. Historically, Jersey City had contracted with the Hudson County SPCA to provide it with animal sheltering services, but the SPCA had proved to be an unsatisfactory provider. In 2002, after a state investigation revealed numerous abuses, mismanagement, and financial misdealings at the SPCA, the City dropped its contract and opened its own animal shelter in a converted garage. The LHS provided volunteer and financial support, and participated in managerial and hiring decisions with the City.
On November 1, 2004, management of the Jersey City’s animal shelter officially transferred to the Liberty Humane Society. LHS also officially took possession of the shelter and property under a 45- year lease with the City of Jersey City. They are working with the city to raise funds to build a state-of-the-art facility. The Liberty Humane Society has partnered with the City of Jersey City to build a new, state-of-the-art animal shelter on city-owned land located in Liberty State Park. The current facility is a converted garage, sorely in need of renovation and expansion. In 2010, Liberty Humane Society found new homes for 1,267 dogs and cats and reunited 206 lost pets with their owners.
Liberty Humane Society now holds contracts with Jersey City & Hoboken. It is located across from the Liberty Science Center, at 235 Jersey City, Blvd, in Jersey City, NJ. They are operated by a board of directors who are elected to oversee the activities of the Liberty Humane Society as determined by its by-laws.
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