Our Story

In 2010, sisters Christie and Michelle Arlotta formed Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society; an organization that puts a positive light on animal rescue efforts. They knew that they wanted to change the fate of homeless, abandoned, or abused animals, while offering them a safe and peaceful haven during the transition. In 2023, we re-evaluated our strengths along with community needs and rebranded ourselves Karma Cat Rescue Society so we can fully focus on what we do best: cats!

Through the help of our leadership and animal care volunteers, board members, donations, and grants, we are able to operate our adoption, trap-neuter-return, and education programs to further our mission. We are a volunteer-run, New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an adoption center in Milltown. We host fun events every year to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments as well as raise much-needed funds to continue saving precious lives. Additionally, we are active on Facebook and Instagram – posting lots of fun content including all happy adoption stories!

We are not a religious organization and we mean no disrespect of any organization that identifies with the concept of karma or the study of zen.