Animal Shelter

Hours of Operation:

The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is open for business daily 1-4pm by appointment only for adoption services and redemption of impounded strays at (609) 485-2345.
Any incoming strays should be directed to the local Animal Control Officer for proper processing.

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Two males Stockton students site on a bench petting a dog that is standing on the bench.

Two Stockton students, one male, one female, site on a bench petting a dog that is sitting on the bench next to a crate of donated items.

In March and April, 2022, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter hosted students from Stockton University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning who helped socialize the shelter’s adoptable dogs and cats.

Two young men holding the pamphlets in front of the Animal Shelter Sign with a dog on a leash.

Also in April, Students from Stockton University assisted the Animal Shelter with the creation of several promotional pamphlets as part of a Service Learning 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.

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 Rabies Vaccination Clinics

Rabies Clinic Sunday, June 5, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Monthly clinic can accommodate both dogs and cats. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. Owners are encouraged to provide previous rabies vaccination records at time of appointment.

Owners are advised to arrive promptly at their scheduled appointment time. They will then be directed to a designated area with markers to ensure and maintain social distancing. All individuals must wear masks. Those who arrive late may be asked to reschedule.

Residents are encouraged to vaccinate their pets to not only protect the animals from the potentially fatal viral disease but to also protect family members from contracting the disease from an infected pet.

If you have any questions regarding the clinic or your appoint please call the Animal Shelter at (609) 485-2345.

By appointment only.

Clinic is full. Please check back later in case of cancellations.