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OUR SPOTLIGHT PETS

Bashful
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Bashful
Bashful is an adorable and sweet girl who can be a little shy and nervous at first. She needs a little time to warm up, but […]
Bella
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Bella
Bella can be a little timid at first, but she does warm up when you give her a bit of time. When she becomes comfortable, she […]
Georgia
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Georgia
Georgia is a very affectionate and outgoing girl who loves attention! She enjoys playing with toys, and will even play fetch with you! Georgia would do […]
Cleo
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Cleo
Cleo is just the sweetest! She is very friendly and loving, and enjoys getting lots of pets and attention! When you pet her she starts to […]
Molly
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Molly
Molly can be a little on the shy and timid side, and will need some time to get to know you. Once she warms up she […]
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 […]
Luna
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Luna
Luna is a very excited and sweet girl! She loves to go for her walks, get lots of attention, and play! Luna needs a home without […]
Hope
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Hope
Hope is just the sweetest girl! She loves to get lots of attention and pets, and always just wants to be by your side. Hope would […]
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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