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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Animal Shelter

Kathy Kelsey, Manager,
Animal Control Facility
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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.

Adopt a Pet Movie
CLICK HERE to view a Flash Movie Featuring our Adopt A Pet Program
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

Adoption Fees:
The following fees currently apply to the adoption of animals.

  • Puppies and Dogs: $90.00
    Fee includes vaccinations for rabies and distemper, spay or neuter, fecal test, deworming, Heartworm cite test if appropriate, and a leash.
  • Kitten and Cats: $65.00
    Fee includes vaccinations for rabies and feline distemper, spay or neuter, fecal test, deworming, feline leukemia/FIV cite test, and a cardboard carrier.

The following are also available for an additional fee:
        AVID Chip: $20.00
        I.D. Tag:     $6.00

National Pet Wellness
www.npwm.com

FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinics

Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 240 old turnpike rd.

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.

Volunteer working at the shelter.Do you love animals?
Volunteers are always needed to help exercise and socialize the animals in the shelter.  Hours are flexible and training is provided.  Volunteers must be over the age of 18.  For more information please contact Terry Petruzzi or call (609) 485-2345.  You can also access the Atlantic County Volunteer Application on-line here.

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.