Animal Shelter and Animal Services

Hours of Operation

The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is open for adoption services from 1-4 pm daily.

Surrender of owned animals are by APPOINTMENT ONLY.  Appointments can be scheduled by calling 609-485-2345. 

Any incoming strays should be directed to the local Animal Control Officer for proper processing.

Featured Pets for Adoption

Adoption Fees

The following fees currently apply to the adoption of animals.

Puppies and Dogs

Fee: $110.00

The adoption fee includes mandatory sterilization, age appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and a free veterinary consultation.

Kitten and Cats

Fee: $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.

ADOPTION FEE INCENTIVES

Senior Pet Discount:  50%

“Can Go Home Today: Pets:  50%

Military Discount:   50%

County Employee Discount:  50%

Additional Fees

The following are also available for an additional fee:

• Home Again Microchip: $30.00
• I.D. Tag: $6.00

Donations Accepted

We appreciate your generosity, but we can only accept donations of food, towels, and newspapers. Please do not leave other items at our door! We thank you for your cooperation.

Thank You to our Shelter Volunteers

On September 10, Atlantic County Animal Shelter volunteers attended the Kong Expo at BCI International at Harrah’s Resort & Casino, Atlantic City.  As part of the Expo, our volunteers filled boxes of enrichment toys for our shelter dogs. Thank you to all of our shelter volunteers.  We couldn’t do it without you!

See more of those helping the Shelter on our Community Partners page.

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 on the State's Animal Population Control page.

Animal Cruelty Information

Attention Pet Owners: Atlantic County is required to provide you with the following information regarding the crime of animal cruelty, and how to prevent it.

• Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws
• NJSA 4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees.
• NJSA 4:22-26  Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty.

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