Animal Shelters and Adoptions

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

 

 

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.   

Our General Adoption Policy:
 
  1. 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
  2. Proof of Residence - Homeowner: mortgage statement or tax bill. Rental: lease with pet policy stating any specifications of breeds and number of animals allowed
  3. Driver's License or valid proof of identification
  4. Fill out an Adoption Questionnaire and get it approved by Facility Management
  5. 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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OUR SPOTLIGHT PETS

  • Pharaoh is a very friendly boy who loves attention!  He enjoys playing with toys, but is just as happy when he gets to settle down next […]
  • Andy is a friendly and quiet boy.  He enjoys getting attention and being brushed.  This sweet kitty would do well in a calm and quiet home. […]
  • Riot is a friendly and sweet boy.  He enjoys playing with toys, and likes to go for walks too.  Riot is a big, strong boy who […]
  • Rocky is such a handsome boy!  He is a friendly and calm boy, though he can be a little unsure with new people at first, but […]
  • Precious is a sweet and social girl who loves to be around people, and enjoys going for her daily walks.  She prefers to be the only […]
  • Rocks is a very friendly boy who loves attention!  He gets very excited to see you and will wiggle his entire body!  Rocks can be grabby […]