Atlantic County Animal Shelter

Atlantic County Animal Shelter

Pleasantville, NJ

County-run animal shelter and animal control agency.

Adoption fee From $42
Hours Daily 1pm-4pm, no appointment necessary
Areas served Atlantic County, New Jersey
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $42

Cats and kittens: $85; each additional feline adopted at the same time: $42.50. Includes mandatory sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip, and a free veterinary consultation.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Atlantic County Animal Shelter at 609-485-2345 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Atlantic County at a glance

Population 276,270
Housing units 132,199
Est. households with a cat 35,168

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats and kittens are $85; each additional feline adopted at the same time is $42.50. Includes sterilization, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip, and a free vet consultation.

What are your hours?

Open daily, 1pm to 4pm, no appointment necessary.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Atlantic County Animal Shelter at 609-485-2345 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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