Places to Adopt a Dog in Central New Jersey

Adopting a dog as a pet is one of the most compassionate things you can do. Not only do you provide a homeless dog with a loving home, but you are also helping address the problem of pet overpopulation by not supporting backyard breeders. These days, most animal shelters are filled to capacity while their operating budgets are slashed or severely reduced. In Central New Jersey, there are a number of places where you can rescue a loving dog for a very economical price that will no doubt bring joy and love to your home for years to come.

  1. Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter

    • The Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter is located in Milford, New Jersey, and is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to caring for homeless and unwanted dogs, cats and horses, the shelter provides assistance with securing low-cost spay and neuter services and microchipping. Dogs available for adoption can be viewed at the shelter and on its website. All applicants seeking to adopt a dog must fill out an adoption application. The cost of adopting a dog is $95.

      576 Stamets Road
      Milford, New Jersey 08848
      (908) 996-2525

    Ewing Township Animal Shelter

    • The Ewing Township Animal Shelter, located on the border of Ewing Township and West Trenton, takes in unwanted and homeless animals and puts them up for adoption. The shelter is open Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for public viewing. Additional hours may be requested by appointment. Pictures of adoptable dogs are also available online. Individuals seeking to adopt a dog must complete an application that is subject to approval.

      560 W Ingham Ave
      Trenton, New Jersey 08638
      609-393-9608

    Monmouth County SPCA

    • The Monmouth County SPCA is a nonprofit organization located in Eatontown, New Jersey, and dedicated to the welfare of animals. The center is open to the public seven days a week, Saturday through Wednesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday and Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.. The shelter has a number of dogs for adoption, most of which can also be viewed on the organization's website. The website features pictures and videos of each adoptable dog, along with a thorough description. Adoption fees vary based on the age, breed and sex of the dog and include microchipping, spaying and neutering, shots, heartworm testing, ear and nail cleaning, deworming and flea treatment if appropriate.

      260 Wall Street
      Eatontown, New Jersey, 07724
      732-542-0040