Atlantic County Animal Shelter
Please call or stop by the shelter and check out all the wonderful cats and dogs anxiously awaiting loving homes!!
Pet of the Month
Our Pet of the Month is... "Cheetah"
CHEETAH Cheetah was surrendered by her owners because they were moving. She is a year old and a bit on the shy side. Cheetah passed all aspects of her temperament evaluation with no problem. She is lovable and would do well with someone who can help her build her confidence. Cheetah was brought in with another dog and she has done well during controlled visits with other dogs. Cheetah enjoys going for walks and she enjoys playing with you. This sweet and beautiful girl deserves a permanent and loving home
Free Rabies clinics are conducted at the Shelter and are available for those residents who miss their town's clinic. Our next free clinic will be held on Sunday, September 14th, 2008 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Residents are urged to vaccinate their pets early in the year to ensure timely compliance with municipal licensing requirements.
Who We Are
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter was developed as a regional response to the needs of local municipalities for
an animal control shelter. The Animal Shelter operates with a small staff and volunteers who care for the animals
and help to find them forever homes. The shelter offers educational programs. Schools and organizations are
welcome to tour the facility and meet our staff.
Adopting a Friend
Before you can adopt a pet from our facility, you must first come in and meet with the animal you are interested in adopting. No applications will be taken by phone! You must also provide proof of home ownership or a copy of your lease stating that you are allowed to have a pet in your place of residence. Any children 18 years old and under living in the home must do a controlled visit with the animal you are interested in adopting. If you see the no children symbol listed by one of our featured pets, this simply means the animal cannot be placed in a home with children 5 years old or younger. Also, if you own a dog and you wish to adopt a dog from us, you must bring your dog to our shelter to do a controlled visit.
Adoption fees are $50.00 for cats and kittens and $60.00 for dogs and puppies. Adoption fees include spay or neutering, vaccines, worming, canine heartworm test, feline leukemia and fiv test, a numbered ear tattoo, a shelter tag and a voucher for a free veterinary visit good for 7 days from the day you take your new pet home. Microchipping is also available for an extra $15.00 fee. You can also bring your pet from home to be microchipped for a fee of $30.00, just call the shelter for an appointment. We are now offering new adopters 2 free dog training sessions which are held at the shelter, just let us know you are interested and we will schedule you in the next available time slot!
Volunteering and Donations
Volunteers must be 18 years of age. If you are interested in helping to exercise and socialize the many animals we have for adoption, just stop in during opening hours and fill out a volunteer request form or e-mail Terry at petruzzi_terry@aclink.org. Donations are always welcome. If you would like to donate to the many homeless animals we have, call the shelter and we will provide you with a list of items the animals could use. Donations are tax deductible.
Come Visit Us!
If you would like to visit our shelter, please call (609)485-2345 and we will gladly guide you to our awesome facility. The shelter is open 7 days a week from 1-4 except on Tuesdays, which the hours are 1-3.
Lost Pet/Reclaiming a Pet
If you have a lost pet, please call or visit the shelter and we will take a detailed description of your pet and escort you through the dog and cat rooms. If you file a lost report by phone, we recommend that you still visit the shelter since you will recognize your animal immediately, should it be housed here. There will be a fee for reclaiming lost pets. The fee is as follows: $20.00 administration fee and $4.00 for each day the animal is housed here. Payments can be made by cash, check, money order or visa.
Surrendering Your Pet
To surrender a pet you must be a resident of Atlantic County. The following fees apply: Dogs-$50.00, Puppy under 6 months of age- $20.00, Litters-$20.00 for 1st, $10.00 for each additional puppy. Cats-$35.00, Kitten under 6 months of age-$20.00, Litter-$20.00 for 1st, $10.00 for each additional kitten. Animals surrendered are NOT guaranteed to be placed for adoption, please use all methods possible to find your pet a responsible new home. Stray Dogs and Cats
You can surrender a stray cat or dog to the shelter during the hours of operation listed above or call the shelter for a listing of the numbers for your local Animal Control Officers.
Atlantic County Animal Shelter
240 Old Turnpike Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609)485-2345 Fax (609)484-0767
