Animal Shelters and Adoptions
ANIMAL FACILITIES
COVID-19 Social Distancing Standards
NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY
615 FREEMONT AVE
JACKSON, NJ 08527
732-657-8086
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY
360 HAYWOOD ROAD
MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050
609-978-0127
Both our facilities are open to the public seven days a week
1-4pm
Wednesdays 1-6:30pm
(closed on holidays)
BRIAN LIPPAI: CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, ANIMAL FACILITIES, EXT. 7735
MARY ALANO: MANAGER, ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY, 732-657-8086
PATRICIA MCCALLUM: MANAGER, ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY, 609-978-0127
JACLYN STRAWDER: ASSISTANT MANAGER, ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY, 732-657-8086
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 (N.O.C.A.F.) 615 Freemont Avenue Jackson, NJ 08527 (See Directions and Map)
- Southern Ocean County Animal Facility (S.O.C.A.F) 360 Haywood Road Manahawkin 08050 (See Directions and Map)
PETS FOR ADOPTION
Both facilities offer cats and dogs for adoption.
Dogs & Puppies: $60
Cats & Kittens: $55
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.
- 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)
