Jersey Shore Animal Center

Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick Township, NJ is a leading organization dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and rehoming unwanted, abused, abandoned, and sick animals. With a mission to find loving forever homes for these special animals, the center serves Ocean, Monmouth, and surrounding counties. In addition to adoptions, the center advocates for responsible spay/neuter practices and annual vet care, educates the community about pet ownership, and works to reunite lost pets with their owners.

They also provide pet therapy to residents of nursing homes and offer guidance to school children on choosing the right pet for their home. As a non-profit organization, the Jersey Shore Animal Center depends on the support of private donors and does not receive funding from federal, state, or county sources. They are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and have a dedicated team of over 80 volunteers.

If you're in the area, the center welcomes you to visit for a tour and meet and greets with approved applications. Donations for the animals can be dropped off 7 days a week. Note that the Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic is currently not accepting appointments