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My name is Dillon💙 I've been here for a whole year! Can you believe that?? I was surrendered to the shelter with my two sisters and brother. Our owner was no longer able to take care of us due to her health. I quickly became some of the shelter's staff & volunteer's "favorite"... shhh! You can't tell my kennel-mates ðŸ¤
I'm a really fun, adventurous boy and I get along well with other dogs.. but I haven't had real interaction with children and cats. I'm a very happy dog, I have a lot of energy and LOVE to play, so a home with older children would probably be best. I'd make a great sidekick for fun family trips, like camping, parks or hikes and beach days!
😳I am a little embarrassed to say, but I do have a thing about shoes... I know, I know... Shoes?
I just love them. I love to play with them, I love to chew on them, they are my favorite thing in the whole world! The shelter is helping me trying to break my habit, but I know it is going to be some work, and a little patience.
Please come meet me, I'm eagerly waiting for my fur-ever family! Just call the shelter for an appointment 🙃
My name is Dillon💙 I've been here for a whole year! Can you believe that?? I was surrendered to the shelter with my two sisters and brother. Our owner was no longer able to take care of us due to her health. I quickly became some of the shelter's staff & volunteer's "favorite"... shhh! You can't tell my kennel-mates ðŸ¤
I'm a really fun, adventurous boy and I get along well with other dogs.. but I haven't had real interaction with children and cats. I'm a very happy dog, I have a lot of energy and LOVE to play, so a home with older children would probably be best. I'd make a great sidekick for fun family trips, like camping, parks or hikes and beach days!
😳I am a little embarrassed to say, but I do have a thing about shoes... I know, I know... Shoes?
I just love them. I love to play with them, I love to chew on them, they are my favorite thing in the whole world! The shelter is helping me trying to break my habit, but I know it is going to be some work, and a little patience.
Please come meet me, I'm eagerly waiting for my fur-ever family! Just call the shelter for an appointment 🙃
To visit the facility, come in between the hours of 1pm-4pm. No appointment needed. This includes the weekends!!!
2.
Submit Application
You can submit the application either online at the link or in person while visiting the animal.
3.
Approve Application
The shelter manager carefully reviews applications to make the best decision for the pet.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
When you are approved, we will schedule an appointment for your to come and pick up your new pet!
5.
Pay Fee
There are no adoption fees.
6.
Take the Pet Home
Make sure to research how to properly introduce your new pet to your home to ensure a happy and healthy transition.
Additional adoption info
If we feel your application is unfit in any way, we have the right to decline you without further reason. You assume all financial responsibility for the pet once you have signed the adoption contract.
If we feel your application is unfit in any way, we have the right to decline you without further reason. You assume all financial responsibility for the pet once you have signed the adoption contract.
If you would like to view our pets, come to 235 Oak Avenue in Toms River, NJ between the hours of 1pm to 4pm. We are also open on the weekends!
If you would like to view our pets, come to 235 Oak Avenue in Toms River, NJ between the hours of 1pm to 4pm. We are also open on the weekends!
More about this shelter
OUR MISSION
To provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, rescued, and surrendered animals with the purpose of finding them permanent suitable new homes.
To facilitate the adoption of rescued abandoned, abused, and neglected animals into safe, loving furever homes. Our passion is to provide a safe and healthy transition into their new homes.
To serve our community and adopters by educating and encouraging responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on the need for spaying and neutering.
For your Information:
Toms River Animal Control can only remove sick or injured wildlife. We do not handle nesting wildlife or nuisance wildlife in or around residential homes. For this service, a licensed wildlife removal service will need to be contacted. You can find this information in your yellow pages under wildlife trappers, pest control or contact the facility at (732) 341-1000 Ext: 8450 for a reference. Please be aware this is a paid service.
We never euthanized animals due to space or time constraints, but we may elect to euthanize in the event of a severe, untreatable/debilitating illness, or extremely dangerous behavioral concerns.
OUR MISSION
To provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, rescued, and surrendered animals with the purpose of finding them permanent suitable new homes.
To facilitate the adoption of rescued abandoned, abused, and neglected animals into safe, loving furever homes. Our passion is to provide a safe and healthy transition into their new homes.
To serve our community and adopters by educating and encouraging responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on the need for spaying and neutering.
For your Information:
Toms River Animal Control can only remove sick or injured wildlife. We do not handle nesting wildlife or nuisance wildlife in or around residential homes. For this service, a licensed wildlife removal service will need to be contacted. You can find this information in your yellow pages under wildlife trappers, pest control or contact the facility at (732) 341-1000 Ext: 8450 for a reference. Please be aware this is a paid service.
We never euthanized animals due to space or time constraints, but we may elect to euthanize in the event of a severe, untreatable/debilitating illness, or extremely dangerous behavioral concerns.
