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Who We Are
Union Township Animal Shelter is a municipal shelter which provides animal control services for the Township of Union, New Jersey. Our goal is to love and nurture animals while they are with us. Then we try to find them the perfect home. Many wonderful dogs and cats are at the shelter, waiting for a forever home. These animals can be seen during our adoption hours. Pets come and go, so please check back frequently!
If you are no longer able to care for your pet properly, you can turn him/her into the shelter. Proof of residency is required for Union residents to surrender their pets. We ask that you please bring your pet's medical records and provide us with any information you can to assist us in attempting to place your pet. in a good home. Animal surrenders are accepted during the shelter hours only.
We greatly appreciate any donations. We are currently looking for someone to volunteer to do laundry for us.
We are especially in need of the following items (especially those underlined): cat carriers
Frontline or Advantage flea control for cats and dogs can cat food
dry cat food
dog food (wet and dry) blankets/sheets/comforters
clay cat litter
plastic litter boxes
food and water dishes in all sizes
Yesterday's News cat litter
old towels, rags toys (cat and dog)
newspapers paper towels disposable gloves dog leashes
dog collars ceramic bowls doggie clothing
dish soap
cleaning supplies
sponges
printer/copy paper
cork board
dry erase board
Kuranda Pet Beds (greats for schools to make a drive for!) THANK YOU!
Adoption Hours
Monday through Friday: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Holidays: CLOSED
Once the application is received we will forward it through the appropriate approval process and you will be notified. Obtaining approval in advance does not in any way obligate you to adopt an animal, but it does speed up the process should you meet an animal that is right for you. Please note that some online applications are not being received. Please follow up with the Board of Health (908-851-8507) to ensure that your application has been received. You may also drop off a copy of the appliaction to the shelter. We will have this glitch fixed soon! Thank you for understanding!
Adoption Fees
Cats: $125
Cats are dewormed, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
Dogs: $175
Dogs are vaccinated and spayed/neutered
We highly recommend paying the extra fee to microchip (especially for dogs). We use People for Animals and this fee is $35, which includes the microchip and the first year registration fee.
For animals that have been spayed/neutered prior and/or vaccinated, a reduced fee will be charged.
RESCUE GROUPS: We welcome rescue groups willing to pull animals for placement through their groups. If you have not pulled from this shelter before, please contact the shelter to indicate you wish to do so and make arrangements. SCHOOLS: We welcome schools to do fundraisers and donation drives. Arrangements can also be made to do a walk-thru at the shelter. Please contact the shelter for more information.
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