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Hours of Operation
Directions to the shelter
Does the MCSPCA take in strays? What do I do if I found
someone's pet?
Does the MCSPCA have any puppies?
Does the MCSPCA have any small dogs?
Does the MCSPCA have any kittens?
What is required to adopt, and what are the fees?
How do I surrender (bring in or give up) an animal?
What do I do if I suspect someone of animal cruelty?
What do I do if I lost my pet?
Spay/Neuter Clinic hours and information
Thrift shop hours and information
What do I do if I find injured wildlife?
Facts about the Monmouth County SPCA
Hours of Operation: We are open 7days a week,Saturday-Wednesday
1 PM - 5 PM, Thursday-Friday 1 PM - 6 PM
Directions to the Shelter: From the Garden State Parkway:
Get off on Exit 105. Make a right onto Hope Road (the very first right
after the toll). Drive down Hope, pass Route 547 (Wyckoff Road), make
a left onto Industrial Way. Keep an eye out, it is easy to miss! Drive
down to the end of Industrial Way (cross over Route 35). At the end, make
a right onto Wall Street. Make the next right and then another quick right
into the MCSPCA driveway.
Does the MCSPCA take in strays? Yes, but it depends on the town
you live in. Some towns have contracts with us, some have contracts with Associate Humane Society in Tinton Falls. If you find a stray dog or cat or any other type of animal, or if you are trapping stray cats, please do NOT bring them directly in to the MCSPCA or any animal shelter. This is particularly true if the animal is injured.
If you find a stray animal, please
contact your police department or health department to arrange for your town's animal control officers (ACO) to bring the strays to the appropriate animal shelter. Every town has contracts with different animal shelters and your police or health department will know which shelter has their contract.
What do I do if I found someone's pet? First, try
to find the owner yourself. Most pets do not wander far and it is best for the pet to get home as quickly as possible. Post flyers around your neighborhood, read
the Lost ads in the newspaper, and notify your local police department.
If this does not work, as stated above please
contact your police department or health department to arrange for your town's animal control officers (ACO) to bring the stray to the appropriate animal shelter.
Does the MCSPCA have any puppies, small dogs or kittens? If you
are looking for a puppy, small dog, or a kitten, it is best to just come
to the shelter. Puppies, small dogs and kittens come in all the time but
are adopted out very quickly. That is why it is best just to come and
see for yourself.
What is required to adopt, and what are the fees? To adopt a pet from
the MCSPCA, you will talk to an adoption counselor and be asked to fill
out an adoption application. Click
HERE for our adoption fees and what they include, as well as a downloadable
version of our adoption application.
How do I surrender (bring in or give up) my animal? If you wish
to turn your pet into us, please call us at 732-542-0040 to make an appointment.
THIS CAN BE DONE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
What do I do if I suspect someone of animal cruelty? Please call
us at 732-542-0040 and say you wish to report a suspected case of animal
cruelty. For an animal emergency when the MCSPCA is closed, please call
your local police. Read about what consitutes cruelty and more info on our Humane Law Enforcement Division page.
What do I do if I lost my pet? Check out our tips on what to do
if you lost your pet HERE.
Call your local police department
and ask them which shelter takes strays from your town. If animal control picks up your pet you will then know where he/she would be taken. Although you can call that shelter and
ask if they have your pet, it is always best to visit the shelter in person
to see for yourself since only you know what your pet looks like.
Spay/Neuter Clinic hours and information: Our low cost Spay/Neuter
Clinic is located adjacent to the shelter at 260 Wall Street (Directions
listed in a previous question). For appointments call 732-542-3125. We
also hold a no Exam Rabies Clinic on the second Friday of each month.
For information on the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet, click
HERE.
Thrift shop hours and information: The thrift shop is open Wednesday-Saturday
from 10am-6pm and is located adjacent to the shelter (Directions
given in a previous question). The entrance is all the way over to the
right side of the building. Please stop by. We have many clothes
and all kinds of treasures. Donations are always appreciated. Call
732-542-5342 for more information.
What do I do if I find injured wildlife? Call the shelter at 732-542-0040.
Facts about the Monmouth County SPCA
Fact: The MCSPCA is a non-profit organization. We receive no federal,
state or local funding. We rely entirely on private donations to fund
the many programs we provide.
Fact: The MCSPCA is not affiliated with any other shelter or welfare
organization. We are not affiliated with, nor do we receive any funding
from, the Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA, the New Jersey
SPCA or the Associated Humane Societies, Inc.
Fact:
The MCSPCA is an Open Admission shelter. We do not euthanize adoptable
pets. We are proud and pleased to have adopted this policy in 1999. It
has enabled us to save countless lives. However, since adoptable animals
stay at the shelter until they are able to find the right home, the added
financial and manpower burden has been enormous.
Fact:
In 1997, we cared for 45 dogs and 50 cats at any given time. Today, with
no expansion in facilities, we house 75 dogs and over 200 cats. This expanded
population, the result of our Open Admission policy and the fact that
we no longer euthanize adoptable pets, has increased operating costs by
40%. Unfortunately, donations needed to support the shelter have risen
by only 10% since 1997. We continue to operate at a deficit every month.
Fact:
The MCSPCA provides services that improve the quality of life for all
citizens of the community, not just for pet owners. In addition to animal
adoption and surrender services, the Monmouth County SPCA provides the
following services to the community (read about them on our Services
page): Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, Cruelty Investigations, Humane
Education, Pet Assisted Therapy, Dog Training, Pet Bereavement Counseling,
Lost and Found.
Fact:
It costs $124,000 per month to fund all the important programs of the
SPCA . We need to receive donations of over $124,000 per month just to
maintain normal operations throughout the year. Unfortunately, because
the amount we receive usually falls well short of the minimum required
amount, we operate at a deficit each and every month.
Fact:
We need your donations now more than ever. We're desperately
in need of funds to support our day-to-day operations. To help us continue
the important work of serving the people and pets of Monmouth County,
please send a donation today to: Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street,
Eatontown, NJ, 07724. Or donate
online. The animals thank you.
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