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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.

Contact Friends SOCAS
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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 Monkey's adoption status with email updates.
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Monkey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on rocket's adoption status with email updates.
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rocket

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Margie's adoption status with email updates.
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Margie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
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 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

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

Old Bridge Animal Shelter

1 Old Bridge Plaza, C/o Lt. C. McNamara,
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Rottweiler/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Marlton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Paris's adoption status with email updates.
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Paris

Rat Terrier/Black Mouth Cur

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Brick, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Melvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Melvin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Forked River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Ace's adoption status with email updates.
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Ace

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Young
Camden County, NJ

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