Animals Available for Adoption
Please click here to see photos and descriptions of all the animals available for adoption at the Jersey Shore Animal Center.
We do not have same day adoptions. Rather, there is an application and review process which typically takes 24-48 hours. You can print out an application from this site. Or, please come in and meet all our furry friends between 1-4pm Tuesdays - Sundays.
Policy
Jersey Shore Animal Center is committed to the rescue and care of unwanted, abused, abandoned, sick animals and to the adoption of these animals to responsible, loving homes. To that end, veterinary care is provided as needed, medication and inoculations are given and neutering/spaying is done prior to adoption unless the animal's health or age precludes this procedure.
In addition, a compassionate staff tends to providing for each animal's physical and emotional needs, taking care to keep each one sheltered, clean, well-fed and socialized.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs $100.00Cats $45.00
Puppies $75 plus $50 refundable spay/neuter deposit
Kittens $30 plus $50 refundable spay/neuter deposit
Rabbits $35
Adoption Process
Our friendly, knowledgable team of staff and volunteers would be glad to give you a tour of the shelter and discuss whether one of our furry friends is the right match for your home. Please click here for our location and visiting hours.
The JSAC has careful policies on the placement of young animals, dominant breed dogs (Rottweilers, Shepherds, Akitas, etc) and we give preference to homes in the Eastern PA, New Jersey, Southern New York and Northern Delaware region (please note: we do not ship animals). We prefer homes in the region so that we can be a resource for the animals and their adopters. These policies and procedures are in place to protect everyone involved and are very common when rehoming animals, whether through a shelter or a rescue group.
We do not have "same day" adoptions. Rather, an application for an animal is reviewed to ensure that 1) the home has taken good care of their other animals * 2) The animal is permitted in the home and 3) that it is the right home for the right animal (choosing dog that likes cats if cats already in household, etc..). Typically this process takes 24-48 hours. If a dog application is approved and there are other dogs in the home, we have the two (or more) dogs meet; many times if necessary.
*If you have not had an animal within the past 5 years or cannot provide proof of veterinary care for deceased pets, we require a "reference pet." We would be glad to explain this to you at time of application.