Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Blackwood, NJ

Also known as Camden County Animal Shelter. Also runs a walk-in vaccine clinic (Tue-Fri 9am-11am) and a spay/neuter surgery service by appointment.

Adoption fee From $7

Hours Mon and Fri-Sun 11am-5pm; Tue-Thu 11am-4pm; closed Wednesday

Areas served Camden County, New Jersey

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $7

Kittens (under 6 months): $150; Adult cats (6 months and older): $75. If the cat is not yet fixed, a refundable $50 deposit is required until spay/neuter is completed. Fees are frequently reduced to as low as $7-$10 during promotional periods.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.homewardboundnj.org/adopt, then contact Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center at (856) 401-1300 or info@homewardboundnj.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Camden County at a glance

Population 527,257

Housing units 213,774

Est. households with a cat 65,015

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?

Kittens under 6 months are $150; adult cats 6 months+ are $75. A refundable $50 deposit applies if the cat isn't yet fixed. Fees are frequently reduced to $7-$10 during promotions.

What are your hours?

Monday and Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm; Tuesday-Thursday 11am-4pm; closed Wednesday.

Get involved

Support Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Surrendering a cat

Rehome your pet service at homewardboundnj.org/rehome-your-pet

Donate Become a foster