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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.
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is open for business 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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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
Rabies Clinic For Dogs Only Sunday, May 16, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Clinic is full. Please check back later in case of cancellations.
Rabies Clinic For Cats Only Sunday, May 23, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
By appointment only. Clinics are animal-specific so cats cannot be brought to the dog clinic and vice versa. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Parvo Clinic - For Dogs Only Sunday, May 16, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
By appointment only. Clinics are animal-specific so cats cannot be brought to the dog clinic and vice versa. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Call the Shelter for next available class.
You may be eligible to have your pet spayed or neutered at a discounted price at one of the participating veterinary hospitals. Learn more.
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Volunteers are always needed to help exercise and socialize the animals in the shelter. Training is provided. Volunteers must be over the age of 18.
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.
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..."
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