About Us
The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1945 to care for the community’s homeless, neglected and abused animals. We are a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization led by a volunteer board of trustees. We are an independent organization not affiliated with, and receiving no funding from, the ASPCA, HSUS or Associated Humane Societies. The MCSPCA is not a government agency and receives little or no funding from federal, state or local governments. Our ability to care for the community’s animals is supported solely by modest fees and donations.
Our Mission is to protect and advocate for all animals. We are dedicated to enforcing animal cruelty laws; providing a safe haven for homeless, abused and abandoned pets while they await adoption; reducing pet over-population through spay/neutering; and cultivating their humane treatment through education and service as a valuable community resource.
Our Vision is to be established firmly with our own unique identity throughout NJ and the animal welfare community as a leader in all things related to animals in Monmouth County and the people who care for them. We will be responsible for ensuring that all animal abuse is prosecuted and will increase our support of campaigning for the rights of animals in NJ. We will be a strong partner with other animal welfare organizations throughout the state in order to develop and share best practices, and to work together to make NJ a place where every animal is treated with respect, kindness and love.
Facts about the Monmouth County SPCA
The MCSPCA is a non-profit organization. We receive no federal, state or local funding. We rely entirely on private donations to fund the many programs we provide.
The MCSPCA is not affiliated with any other shelter or welfare organization. We are not affiliated with, nor do we receive any funding from, the Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA, the New Jersey SPCA or the Associated Humane Societies, Inc.
The MCSPCA is an Open Admission shelter. We do not euthanize adoptable pets. We are proud and pleased to have adopted this policy in 1999. It has enabled us to save countless lives. However, since adoptable animals stay at the shelter until they are able to find the right home, the added financial and manpower burden has been enormous.
In 1997, we cared for 45 dogs and 50 cats at any given time. Today, with no expansion in facilities, we house 75 dogs and over 200 cats. This expanded population, the result of our Open Admission policy and the fact that we no longer euthanize adoptable pets, has increased operating costs by 40%. Unfortunately, donations needed to support the shelter have risen by only 10% since 1997. We continue to operate at a deficit every month.
The MCSPCA provides services that improve the quality of life for all citizens of the community, not just for pet owners. In addition to animal adoption and surrender services, the Monmouth County SPCA provides the following services to the community (read about them on our Services page): Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, Cruelty Investigations, Humane Education, Pet Assisted Therapy, Dog Training, Pet Bereavement Counseling, Lost and Found.
It costs approximately $250,000 per month to fund all the important programs of the MCSPCA. We need to receive donations of over $250,000 per month just to maintain normal operations throughout the year. Unfortunately, because the amount we receive usually falls well short of the minimum required amount, we operate at a deficit each and every month.
We need your donations now more than ever. Help us continue the important work of serving the people and pets of Monmouth County, please send a donation today to: Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ, 07724, or donate online. The animals thank you.
