We are a not-for profit 501(c)3 organization supported solely by donations and modest fees, led by a volunteer board of trustees. We are committed to caring for all animals.

The Monmouth County SPCA not only finds homes for stray dogs and cats, but also those family pets that can no longer be cared for by their owners. All of the animals (strays and previously owned pets) placed for adoption receive the same excellent care. The MCSPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to animals, and we see to it that a human being responsible for cruelty to an animal is brought to justice. Check out our Humane Law Enforcement page and read all about our work.

In our care, we try and create an environment that is as humane and stressfree as possible:

- Each animal is housed separately. Runs and cages are cleaned daily.

-Multiple animals from the same household are housed together to reduce the stress of a new environment and separation from familiar surroundings.

-All animals are fed twice a day, seven days a week. All dogs are walked twice a day and given the opportunity to run in a fenced-in area.

-All cats are exercised and socialized at least once a day.

-All animals are cared for by a trained veterinary technician.

-All potential pets are carefully screened by a vet, our trained kennel staff as well as dog trainers before they are placed in a home to insure they will be healthy and happy additions to your family.

-All potential adopters are carefully screened by our trained volunteer Adoption Counselors before they can adopt an animal; pets are matched to adopters based on many factors including the Meet Your Match program.

Each year, more than 3,000 animals are cared for in the shelter. There are now over 100,000 alumni - adopted pets - who owe their good fortune to the MCSPCA. Read some of our success stories.

In addition:

The Humane Education Department visits schools throughout Monmouth County each year. Please contact Ellen or call 732-542-2030 for more information.

Thirty nursing homes are visited by volunteers and their Pet Therapy pets each month.

A licensed veterinarian performs spaying and neutering in a well-equipped operating room in the Vogel SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic. Since the clinic opened in 1988, tens of thousands of dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered. Call 732-542-3125 to make an appointment.

Our animals are walked by, talked to, and assisted by more than 150 dedicated volunteers (we only have 20 full-time or part-time staff members). Call 732-542-1036 or check out our volunteer page if you would like to help.

The nominal costs we charge for our services (adoption fees, drop off fees, spay/neuter fees) cover less than 30% of our costs. We depend mainly on donations to keep our doors open. Read about the many ways you can help on our Donations page or better yet - donate now over our secure server.

Abandoned or Unwanted Animals

If you or someone you know can no longer care for an animal, please consider giving it a second chance through the MCSPCA. There is a fee to turn privately owned pets over to the shelter; this helps to defray the cost of feeding and medical care until the animals are adopted. Please call us at 732-542-0040 and ask about our fee for surrendering privately owned animals.

Lost Pets

If you have lost a pet, it is important to contact the proper animal shelter since different towns have contracts with different shelters. Please go to our Lost and Found page for more information and tips on how to find your pet.

Abused Animals

To report suspected animal cruelty or abuse in Monmouth County, call the Monmouth County SPCA. at 732-542-0040. Please do not send email, cruelty reports can only be taken over the phone. You can remain anonymous if you prefer.

For an animal emergency when the MCSPCA is closed, please call your local police.