Pet Finder: Sayreville Pet Adoption Center

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for Photos with Santa on Saturday 12/6 and Saturday, 12/13 from 12 Noon until 3 PM. Professional digital photos will be available for $5 each including frame, with all proceeds to benefit the shelter pets. A vendor will also be available on-site to make your photo (done on-site or brought from home) into a T-shirt, mug, woven blanket, holiday ornament or a variety of other items for an additional fee – a great gift idea for just about anyone on your list. Complimentary hot chocolate and refreshments, holiday gift boutique for pets and people, and Make Your Own Christmas Ornament for the kids. In addition, on December 6th a Super Basket Raffle will be offered with many beautiful prizes. Hope to see you there!

HELP SPAC WIN UP TO $25,000! From now until Dec. 14, The Animal Rescue Site (www.theanimalrescuesite.com) is giving away $100,000 in grants to participating Petfinder member shelter and rescue groups. SPAC is encouraging our supporters to click to help rescued animals on The Animal Rescue Site, and then to vote every day for us in the $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. Clicking and voting is free for site visitors, but the right number of votes can mean as much as $25,000 for the winning shelter! Weekly prizes of $1,000 are also available. Please, visit the site and vote for SPAC daily!

Update 11/20: SPECIAL DONATION REQUEST - The cat food crisis that SPAC is experiencing has unfortunately expanded to include dry cat food as well as canned cat food. Our #1 priorities for donation are canned cat food, dry cat food, and monetary gifts in any amount. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to get us through this crisis; we couldn't do it without you!

Scroll down to see other items on our WISH LIST!

Don't have time to go to the store? MAKE A DONATION USING PAYPAL! Use the "DONATE" button on the left side of the screen - quick, easy, and so appreciated! SPAC is thankful for any amount you can give!

GET OUR NEWSLETTER via email! If you would like to receive "SPAC-tacular News", email Cathy at pawsup@verizon.net to request a free subscription.

	SAVE THE DATE! Join us for Photos with Santa on Saturday 12/6 and Saturday, 12/13 from 12 Noon until 3 PM. Professional digital photos will be available for $5 each including frame, with all proceeds to benefit the shelter pets. A vendor will also be available on-site to make your photo (done on-site or brought from home) into a T-shirt, mug, woven blanket, holiday ornament or a variety of other items for an additional fee – a great gift idea for just about anyone on your list. Complimentary hot chocolate and refreshments, holiday gift boutique for pets and people, and Make Your Own Christmas Ornament for the kids. In addition, on December 6th a Super Basket Raffle will be offered with many beautiful prizes. Hope to see you there! HELP SPAC WIN UP TO $25,000! From now until Dec. 14, The Animal Rescue Site (www.theanimalrescuesite.com) is giving away $100,000 in grants to participating Petfinder member shelter and rescue groups. SPAC is encouraging our supporters to click to help rescued animals on The Animal Rescue Site, and then to vote every day for us in the $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. Clicking and voting is free for site visitors, but the right number of votes can mean as much as $25,000 for the winning shelter! Weekly prizes of $1,000 are also available. Please, visit the site and vote for SPAC daily! Update 11/20: SPECIAL DONATION REQUEST - The cat food crisis that SPAC is experiencing has unfortunately expanded to include dry cat food as well as canned cat food. Our #1 priorities for donation are canned cat food, dry cat food, and monetary gifts in any amount. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to get us through this crisis; we couldn't do it without you! Scroll down to see other items on our WISH LIST! Don't have time to go to the store? MAKE A DONATION USING PAYPAL! Use the "DONATE" button on the left side of the screen - quick, easy, and so appreciated! SPAC is thankful for any amount you can give! GET OUR NEWSLETTER via email! If you would like to receive "SPAC-tacular News", email Cathy at pawsup@verizon.net to request a free subscription.
A GREAT GIFT FOR ADOPTERS: Any adopted or rescued dog (from Sayreville Pet Adoption or elsewhere) can receive one free training session with Cathy DiMatteo of Paws Up For Training LLC. Cathy is a Certified Canine Obedience Instructor who generously volunteers her time and talents to work with SPAC's shelter dogs on a regular basis, and it has made a positive difference in our shelter environment. Cathy is patient, kind, and an exceptional trainer and we are grateful for her help. To set up an in-home training session or for more information, please call Cathy at (732) 406-1105, or visit her website at pawsupfortraining.com.	November is "ADOPT A SENIOR PET" month. Older pets are calm, housebroken, and happy to curl up on your couch or at your feet. Their active and demanding days are past and their concentration is on company. Danny and Smokey 2 are two of our many senior pets available for adoption at SPAC. Click on either photo to read more about these best buddies! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * As of 12/1/07, we've made an all-out effort to complete the final phase of our "Extreme Cathouse Makeover" started over two years ago. We need 1,000 donations of $10 each to help us raise the $10,000 total needed to finish the project. BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A TEN?? Donations may be made through PayPal, by mail or in person. Thank you! UPDATE: As of 11/1/2008, we have received a total of 532 $10 donations - WOW! THE PUSH IS ON TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT BY DECEMBER 2008 - PLEASE HELP! Donations are accepted in person, through the mail, or via our PayPal "Donate" button on the left side of the screen.MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED SO FAR! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Announcing the creation of "Sonny's Fund" in memory of our shelter's Number #1 Goodwill Ambassador Sonny, who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on March 28, 2006. Sonny was the biggest, sweetest Yellow Lab in the world and he attended many of our special events and made friends everywhere he went. Donations to Sonny's Fund will be used to pay for medical care and surgeries for our special-needs shelter pets. This is a fitting tribute to a wonderful dog who will be greatly missed. Donations may be mailed to the shelter, attention Sonny's Fund or click on our Donate link to use Paypal. *****************************************************************************
Click here to see our most recent adoptions! Click here to see all our available pets! Click here to see our available dogs! Click here to see our available cats!
Other News...	The site was last updated on 11-22-08. Please phone the shelter directly for the most up-to-date info on kitten availability, since kittens are adopted very quickly.
Who We Are...	The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that seeks loving homes for stray or unwanted cats and dogs. More than 700 pets are adopted annually. Contact the shelter directly at (732) 727-3895. We're open 7 days a week for your convenience - see hours below.
Adopting a Friend...	We have plenty of animals who deserve loving homes. The adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccines as well as spay/neuter. Dogs are tested for heartworm and cats are tested for leukemia and feline AIDS. Please note that we require an in-person meeting and completion of an application for all adoptions. We do not adopt animals as gifts. We do not ship or deliver pets. All potential adopters at Sayreville Pet Adoption Center must complete an application in order to adopt a pet. We make every attempt to review and process aplications within 24-48 hours of their submission, but in some cases the process may take longer. Completion of an application neither guarantees an adoption nor does it place a pet "on hold". Approved applicants will be contacted once the review is completed. SAME DAY ADOPTIONS WILL NOT OCCUR UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Therefore, if you plan to travel from a distance to meet one of our pets, please contact us so that your application may be completed and reviewed prior to your visit. Adoption fees: Adult cats - $70 Kittens - $80 (plus spay/neuter deposit if applicable) Adult dogs - $90 Puppies $100 (plus spay/neuter deposit if applicable) PLEASE NOTE: All of our adult dogs and cats are SPAYED or NEUTERED before they leave the shelter. THERE IS SIMPLY NO OTHER WAY TO FIGHT PET OVERPOPULATION THAN BY SPAYING/NEUTERING OUR PETS. Not to mention, neutered pets are healthier, happier and live longer lives!
Volunteer...	Volunteers are needed to help at the shelter for a few hours any day of the week walking dogs, socializing with the cats, or both! We also need volunteers to help raise donations and awareness of the shelter by assisting with special events. If you want to help, contact Barbara at bjkeegan@yahoo.com.
Donations...	We always need: CANNED AND DRY CAT FOOD AND DOG FOOD - We go through it like crazy! Towels and blankets Rawhides/kongs/nylabones for the dogs -- and cat toys!!! PAPER TOWELS, paper towels, paper towels! Bleach and laundry detergent, sponges, FABULOSO cleaner Contractor-sized trash bags Dog leashes (6 foot) and collars (martingale or traditional buckle style - no plastic snaps please!) Thank you for any help you can provide.
Come Visit Us!	The center is located at 1400 Main Street in Sayreville. Parkway South, Exit 124: Take exit 124, which is the first exit past the Raritan toll booths. The exit reads "Sayreville, South Amboy, Main Street." Make a right at the end of the exit onto Main Street. The shelter and veterinary hospital less than a half-mile down on the right. Parkway North, Exit 125: Take exit 125, the sign says "Sayreville, South Amboy, Route 35." Make a left at the end of the exit onto Chevalier Avenue. Make the next left onto Main Street Extension (a large church is on the corner). Continue to end traffic light and make left onto Main Street. Pass under train trestle. Shelter and veterinary hospital are 500 feet ahead on the left. Route 9 and 35 South: Take Route 9 and 35 south over the Edison Bridge/Raritan River. Continue on Route 9 South to the Ernston Road West exit. Make a right at the bottom of the exit onto Ernston Road. Continue through 2 traffic lights, past the Pizza Hut on your left, and continue to the intersection of Main Street. Cross Main Street into our driveway. (Ernston Road ends in our driveway) Route 9 North: Take Route 9 North to the Ernston Road West Exit. Turn left at the bottom of the exit and proceed through 3 traffic lights. Pass the Pizza Hut on your left and continue to the intersection of Main Street. Cross Main Street into our driveway. (Ernston Road ends in our driveway). Or Map to our shelter using MAPQUEST. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!!!

November is "ADOPT A SENIOR PET" month. Older pets are calm, housebroken, and happy to curl up on your couch or at your feet. Their active and demanding days are past and their concentration is on company.

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As of 12/1/07, we've made an all-out effort to complete the final phase of our "Extreme Cathouse Makeover" started over two years ago.

We need 1,000 donations of $10 each to help us raise the $10,000 total needed to finish the project. BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A TEN?? Donations may be made through PayPal, by mail or in person. Thank you!