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Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter 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 Tevin's adoption status with email updates.
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Tevin

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Cyber's adoption status with email updates.
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Cyber

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Meeko's adoption status with email updates.
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Meeko

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Rex's adoption status with email updates.
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Rex

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
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/

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We'll also keep you updated on Koda & Kylo's adoption status with email updates.
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Koda & Kylo

Basset Hound

Male, Young
Trenton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Momma Marinara's adoption status with email updates.
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Momma Marinara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Vineland, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy Al's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy Al

Beagle/Miniature Pinscher

Female, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Belmar's adoption status with email updates.
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Belmar

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Bensalem, PA

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