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Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter

Certified Partner

Animal rescue in Manahawkin, NJ

Our mission is to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote kindness to animals, and to conduct projects for the benefit and welfare of animals in Ocean County, and to promote shelter pet adoptions through publicity and public relations.

As Friends continues to grow and assist our community we have become more involved in TNR and a foster base to assist with the overwhelming amount of animals that need our help in the community and shelter. Friends continues to work closely with the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter to help outreach their adoptable animals.

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PO Box 1162
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Adoptable pets at Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Sushi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sushi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Rudy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rudy

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Panda's adoption status with email updates.
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Panda

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Freda's adoption status with email updates.
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Freda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Minerva's adoption status with email updates.
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Minerva

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Pretty's adoption status with email updates.
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Pretty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Manahawkin, NJ

Rescue FAQs

Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter works mainly in the Southern End of Ocean County but we do cover other areas as needed. We work closely with Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter at 360 Haywood Road Manahawkin, NJ 08050 to assist them with public relations of their animals and to help them in any way possible to keep the animals in the shelter ready and available for adoption.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

If interested in one of our gorgeous sweethearts please fill out an application by going to the the link. https://www.fosocas.org/adopt/adoption-application/
Adopting an animal should not be done on a whim so please only apply if you meet the following criteria:
You must be 21 years old, have all household members approval, have proof of landlord approval or lease with pet clause, and be willing and able to care for the all of the animals needs including basic vet care.

We would love for you to adopt one of our many amazing animals. The cats in our care are available for adoption with an approved application for the fee of $60. This includes their shots, spay/neuter, deworming,flea medication, FIV/FELV testing, and microchip.

Adoption application

https://www.fosocas.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter

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Monroe, NJ 08831

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Maple Shade, NJ 08052

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3111 Route 38, Suite 11, #238,
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

We'll also keep you updated on Diego's adoption status with email updates.
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Diego

Presa Canario

Male, Young
Spring Lake, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Basil's adoption status with email updates.
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Basil

Domestic Shorthair

Female 1 yr 5 mos
Vineland, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Dash's adoption status with email updates.
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Dash

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Penndel, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Treat's adoption status with email updates.
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Treat

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Blackwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Claire's adoption status with email updates.
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Claire

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Brick, NJ

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