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Coronavirus Update/ Rabies Clinic Update
RABIES CLINIC- SATURDAY March 12th!!!! 10-12.
As of now we are open to the public for adoptions by appointment only everyday from 1pm-4pm. We highly suggest you check out our available animals on Petfinder.com to see if there is anything you are interested in. Please wear a face mask upon entering the building.
Our vestibule will be open from 1pm-4pm to drop off donations. Donations may also be left outside, we will be monitoring and bringing them in.
If the door is locked and you need further assistance please call us at 732-341-1000 ext 8450.
Overview
The Toms River Animal Control and Services is a municipal shelter serving Toms River Township. We are one of only four remaining municipally-run shelters in New Jersey. The staff at the facility are responsible for all daily operations including
- Administrative
- Adoptions
- Animal control
- Cleaning/feeding all animals
- Owner relinquishment’s
- Reclaims
**Please see informational pamphlet from the Animal Protection League of New Jersey regarding wild turkeys.
Adoptions
If you are interested in adopting an animal, please contact the shelter directly. Emails may not be answered on a daily basis. Applications are required when adopting a pet. Applications are held for 24 to 48 hours for screening.
If approved there is an adoption fee payable in cash or check. This fee includes the spay or neuter of the dog or cat as well as rabies and distemper vaccines and a microchip. Also included is a heartworm test for dogs. If a resident application is approved, a representative will contact applicant and make arrangements to finalize the adoption. We reserve the right to deny any applications for any reason.
The fees are as follows-
Dogs -$150.00
Dogs seven years or older-$100.00
Cats-$75.00
Cats seven years or older $50.00
Every adopted animal is always returnable should there be any problem with the adoption. View a list of our adoptable pets. If you are interested in any of our animals, please fill out an adoption application.
Spaying & Neutering
In the rare instance that an animal is adopted out not spayed or neutered, it will be the owners responsibility to have this done.
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Rich Barbosa
Division ManagerPhone: 732-341-1000, ext. 8454
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Animal Control & Services
Physical Address
235 Oak Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: 732-341-1000, ext. 8450
Office Hours
Sunday through Saturday
1 to 4 p.m.
Animal Control Hours
Sunday through Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please contact the Toms River Police Department after hours or holidays for emergencies at 732-349-0150.