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240 Old
Turnpike Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 485-2345
FAX (609) 484-0767
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter was developed as a regional response to the
needs of local municipalities for an animal control shelter. It opened in October
1995. The Animal Shelter operates with a small staff and volunteers who help
handle the care and feeding of the animals. Animals may be adopted by members
of the public. The shelter offers educational programs. Schools and organizations
are welcome to tour the facility and meet with the staff. Donations of pet food
and supplies are greatly appreciated.
Our Mission
To provide love and compassion, in a healthy environment, to animals
while attempting to reunite them with their owners, to educate the
public on responsible ownership, and to facilitate successful pet adoptions
while respecting and striving to improve the quality of life for both
pets and people.
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, Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Just
wanted to let you know we are having a great time with Shelby. She
is making her self right at home, enjoying playing in our large
back yard, taking walks and meeting all the neighbors (human
and canine). Shelby is even great with my cats.
Bailey and Shelby are becoming great playmates. Finally, he
has someone to chase him around the yard and do circles around our
picnic table again. As I am writing this, she is laying down
on the floor next to me. We all just got back from a short walk and
she is all tuckered out.
Thanks again for introducing me to such an amazing
dog! She is perfect!
- happy adoptive family |
Adoption
Fees:
The following fees currently apply to the adoption of animals.
- Puppies
and Dogs: $60.00
Fee
includes vaccinations for rabies and distemper, spay or neuter, fecal
test, deworming, Heartworm cite test if appropriate, and a leash.
- Kitten
and Cats: $50.00
Fee includes vaccinations for rabies and feline distemper, spay or
neuter, fecal test, deworming, feline leukemia/FIV cite test, and a
cardboard carrier.
FREE
Rabies Vaccination Clinics
The next FREE Rabies
Vaccination Clinic will be held Sunday, July 20 and Sunday August
3.
The
clinics are held between the hours of 10AM to 12 Noon. NO APPOINTMENT
IS NECESSARY. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier.
Residents are urged to vaccinate their pets early in the year through
their local free rabies clinics which are generally held in the first
quarter of the year in each town. This ensures timely compliance with
municipal licensing requirements. Rabies clinics conducted at the Shelter
are available for those residents who miss their town's clinic.
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter periodically holds FREE rabies vaccination
clinics for cats and dogs. You may review the Atlantic County Events
calendar for any upcoming Rabies Clinics or other events by clicking
on THIS LINK.
Directions:
White Horse Pike (US Route 30) - Turn south on to Shore Road
in Absecon and follow it into Pleasantville where it becomes Main
Street. Turn left off Main Street on to Old Turnpike Road which is
located shortly before the railroad tracks at Washington Avenue.
The Animal Shelter is located at the end of Old Turnpike Road.
Black Horse Pike (US Route 322) - Turn north on either Main
Street or Franklin Avenue in Pleasantville. (Roads run parallel.)
Continue until shortly after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn
right on to Old Turnpike Road.
Atlantic
City Expressway - West Bound. Take first exit immediately after
the Atlantic City toll booth. Turn left on to Franklin Avenue. Turn
left on to Old Turnpike Road.
Atlantic
City Expressway - East Bound: Exit on to the Black Horse Pike
before Pleasantville. Follow directions above.
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