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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 Star's adoption status with email updates.
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Star

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly 2

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Manahawkin, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Sonny's adoption status with email updates.
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Sonny

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 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/

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We'll also keep you updated on Gordo Low Fee!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gordo Low Fee!

Shih Tzu

Male, Senior
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Theodore's adoption status with email updates.
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Theodore

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Eatontown, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Catherina TCC's adoption status with email updates.
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Catherina TCC

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Mount Laurel, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bee's adoption status with email updates.
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Bee

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Vineland, NJ

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