Bergen County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center

Teterboro, NJ

County-run animal shelter and adoption center operated by the Bergen County Department of Health Services.

Hours Daily 1pm-5pm, closed major holidays

Areas served Bergen County, New Jersey

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 201-229-4600 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Submit a pre-printed pet application before visiting, or come in person to view available cats. The shelter typically houses more cats and kittens than are listed on Petfinder.

Location

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The area

Bergen County at a glance

Population 962,316

Housing units 369,613

Est. households with a cat 113,996

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

What are your hours?

Open daily, 1pm to 5pm, closed major holidays.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Bergen County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center at 201-229-4600 or shelter@bergencountynj.gov to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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