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Department of Human Services
Division of Public Health
Atlantic County Animal Shelter
Atlantic County Animal Shelter
Atlantic County Animal Shelter
Kathy Kelsey, Manager
240 Old Turnpike Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Phone: (609) 485-2345
Fax: (609) 484-0767
Questions/Comments?
Email the Public Information Officer - pio@atlantic-county.org
or use our contact form.
Animal Shelter
Hours of Operation:
The Animal Shelter is open seven days a week:
Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Animal Shelter Access
Effective February 2019 until Further Notice
A portion of Franklin Boulevard in Pleasantville is currently detoured for utility work by South Jersey Gas as part of an environmental remediation project.
Adoption Fees:
The following fees currently apply to the adoption of animals.
Puppies and Dogs: $110.00 The adoption fee includes mandatory sterilization, age appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and a free veterinary consultation.
Kitten and Cats: $85.00 each additional Feline adoption $42.50 The adoption fee includes mandatory sterilization, age appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and a free veterinary consultation.
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The following are also available for an additional fee:
Home Again Microchip: $30.00
I.D. Tag: $6.00
What's Happening at Your Animal Shelter
Free Monthly Rabies Vaccination Clinics
Next Clinic:
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Atlantic County Animal Shelter . Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
No appointment is necessary. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Free Obedience Class for Shelter Dog Adoptees
Call the Shelter for next available class.
NJ Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
You may be eligible to have your pet spayed or neutered at a discounted price at one of the participating veterinary hospitals. Learn more.
Community Partner Salutes
The Leeds Avenue School Student Council and Tilton Fitness Club.
Do you love animals? Volunteer!
Volunteers are always needed to help exercise and socialize the animals in the shelter. Taining is provided. Volunteers must be over the age of 18.
- One-on-one time with animals
- Reduce stress in the animals and yourself
- Make new friends
Volunteer Hours: Dogs 10am-1pm; Cats 1-3pm
You can access the Atlantic County Volunteer Application on-line here.
For more information please contact Jennifer Pagliarini, Volunteer Coordinator, or call (609) 485-2345.
Volunteer Testimonials
Michele Rappoport, Shelter Volunteer and Student
"I am so glad I was able to do my massage internship at Atlantic County Animal Shelter. It was a wonderfully welcoming environment..."
