FAQs
Hours of Operation: We are open 7 days a week, Mon-Fri: 1 PM – 5 PM; Sat & Sun: 12 PM – 5 PM
Directions to the Shelter: (Map) From the Garden State Parkway: Get off on Exit 105. Make a right onto Hope Road (the very first right after the toll). Drive down Hope, pass Route 547 (Wyckoff Road), make a left onto Industrial Way. Keep an eye out, it is easy to miss! Drive down to the end of Industrial Way (cross over Route 35). At the end, make a right onto Wall Street. Make the next right and then another quick right into the MCSPCA driveway.
Does the MCSPCA take in strays? Yes, but it depends on the town you live in. Some towns have contracts with us, some have contracts with Associate Humane Society in Tinton Falls. If you find a stray dog or cat or any other type of animal, or if you are trapping stray cats, please do NOT bring them directly in to the MCSPCA or any animal shelter. This is particularly true if the animal is injured.
If you find a stray animal, please contact your police department or health department to arrange for your town’s animal control officers (ACO) to bring the strays to the appropriate animal shelter. Every town has contracts with different animal shelters and your police or health department will know which shelter has their contract.
What do I do if I found someone’s pet? First, try to find the owner yourself. Most pets do not wander far and it is best for the pet to get home as quickly as possible. Post flyers around your neighborhood, read the Lost ads in the newspaper, and notify your local police department.
If this does not work, as stated above please contact your police department or health department to arrange for your town’s animal control officers (ACO) to bring the stray to the appropriate animal shelter.
Does the MCSPCA have any puppies, small dogs or kittens? If you are looking for a puppy, small dog, or a kitten, it is best to come to the MCSPCA in person as often as possible. Puppies, small dogs and kittens come in all the time but are adopted out very quickly.
What is required to adopt? To adopt a pet from the MCSPCA, you need to come in person with your entire family. You will talk to an adoption counselor and be asked to fill out an adoption application. The Adoption Counselor will talk with you and help you find the perfect match for your family. For more info check out our Adoption page.
How do I surrender (bring in or give up) my animal? If you wish to turn your pet into us, please call us at 732-542-0040 to make an appointment. THIS CAN BE DONE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
What do I do if I suspect someone of animal cruelty? Please call us at 732-542-0040 and say you wish to report a suspected case of animal cruelty. For an animal emergency when the MCSPCA is closed, please call your local police. Read about what constitutes cruelty and more info on our Humane Law Enforcement Division page.
What do I do if I lost my pet? Check out our tips on what to do if you lost your pet HERE. Call your local police department and ask them which shelter takes strays from your town. If animal control picks up your pet you will then know where he/she would be taken. Although you can call that shelter and ask if they have your pet, it is always best to visit the shelter in person to see for yourself since only you know what your pet looks like.
How can I get my pet spayed or neutered? Call our low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for appointments 732-542-3125. We hold a Vaccine Clinic every Friday 10:30-2:00 PM, no appointment needed. Cats & Dogs only please.
Learn about the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet.
Can I see a copy of the MCSPCA’s most recent audited financial statement? MCSPCA 2010 Audited Financial Statements
Can I see a copy of the MCSPCA’s most recent Tax Form 990? Our Guidestar Profile provides a copy of our most recent 990.
What do I do if I find injured wildlife? Call the shelter at 732-542-0040.
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.
