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OUR SPOTLIGHT PETS

Soprano
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Soprano
Soprano is an adorable and sweet little guy! He is very friendly, and loves to play with toys. Domestic Shorthair Black and white Male, neutered Kitten […]
Chewy
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Chewy
Chewy is a young boy who is very sweet and friendly. He is very energetic and absolutely loves to play with just about any toy that […]
Princess
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Princess
Princess is a friendly and social girl who loves attention. She enjoys being around people, and getting lots of pets and love! Princess seems to enjoy […]
Rza
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Rza
Rza is a friendly boy who loves to get lots of attention. He is still young, and is a strong boy, so a family that has […]
Cotton
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Cotton
Cotton is just the sweetest! She has super soft and fluffy fur, and she enjoys getting lots of pets and attention. She especially loves to get […]
Fiona
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Fiona
Fiona is such a beautiful girl! She is very outgoing, and comes right out to greet you! She loves to play with toys too! Domestic Shorthair […]
Onyx
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Onyx
Onyx is a very playful and outgoing boy! He loves to play with toys, and especially gets excited when you have a toys that has feathers! […]
Maple
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Maple
Maple is an active and energetic girlie! She loves to run around and play with her toys, and enjoys going for walks. Maple would do best […]
Freddy
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Freddy
Freddy is an active and energetic boy! He is very friendly and playful, and loves to play with toys and go for walks too! Freddy is […]
Lola
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Lola
Lola is a friendly girl who loves attention, and especially loves to play! She has a lot of energy, and would do best with an active […]

ANIMAL FACILITIES

The Ocean County Health Department operates two animal facilities. The Ocean County Animal Facilities provide temporary housing for dogs and cats, and maintains a 24-hour receiving service for stray animals that are brought in by Municipal Animal Control Officers. Features of the shelters include indoor/outdoor dog runs, cat rooms, isolation areas, and surgical facilities.

NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY

615 FREEMONT AVE

JACKSON, NJ 08527

732-657-8086

NOCAF@OCHD.ORG

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY

360 HAYWOOD ROAD

MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050

609-978-0127

SOCAF@OCHD.ORG

MARY ALANO: MANAGER, ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY, 732-657-8086

PATRICIA MCCALLUM: MANAGER, ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY, 609-978-0127

JACLYN STRAWDER: MANAGER, ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY, 732-657-8086

Both Facilities Offer Cats and Dogs for Adoption

Every pet we adopt out is spayed/neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and have received a general health exam by our facility veterinarian, all included with your adoption fee. Dogs & Puppies: $60 | Cats & Kittens: $55

Our General Adoption Policy:

Everyone in the house-hold (for dog adoptions this includes any dogs that live in the home) need to meet the pet prior to adoption
Proof of Residence - Homeowner: mortgage statement or tax bill. Rental: lease with pet policy stating any specifications of breeds and number of animals allowed
Driver's License or valid proof of identification
Fill out an Adoption Questionnaire and get it approved by Facility Management
Exact Cash or a check with an address matching that on the Driver's License (Dogs are $60; Cats are $55)

ALL ADOPTIONS ARE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS. WE CANNOT PLACE ANY HOLDS ON ANY PETS.

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