Northern Ocean County Animal Facility

615 Freemont Ave Jackson, New Jersey 08527

About this shelter

Northern Ocean County Animal Facility in Jackson, NJ

The Ocean County Health Department manages two animal facilities that offer temporary housing for dogs and cats. These facilities maintain a 24-hour receiving service for stray animals brought in by Municipal Animal Control Officers. The shelters are equipped with indoor and outdoor dog runs, cat rooms, isolation areas, and surgical facilities. All cats and dogs available for adoption are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and undergo a general health examination by a veterinarian.

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Adoption process

The adoption fees are $55 for cats and $60 for dogs. Each pet we adopt out is spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and has received a general health examination from our veterinarian. To adopt, you must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid form of identification. Additionally, you need to present proof of home ownership or a lease or rental agreement that includes a clear pet policy. All members of your household must visit and meet the pet before the adoption is finalized. If you are adopting a dog and already have dogs at home, those dogs must also come in for a meeting.

Service area
Ocean County, New Jersey
County
Ocean County

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