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    Monmouth County SPCA

    2.8 (48 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

    Services - Monmouth County SPCA

    Animal shelters

    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Julianne A.

    I adopted my cat from here. They truly give unparalleled medical and emotional support to these animals. They do the best they can and the facility is beautiful. They really go above and beyond with medical and temperament testing on their animals. They truly care. I filled out an application online and went in person to see if I could find "the one" they gave me all the time I needed and my little girl had to stay an extra week for an eye surgery. Brian kept me constantly up to date on how she was doing and when she could come home. Highly recommend adopting from here!

    Roscoe-pit bull-age 5 yrs old-95 lbs

    My boyfriend wanted to buy me a dog and we adopted a five year old dog, Roscoe. They were so pleasant and great. I'm so ashamed I have to now return the dog today because nothing was quite thought out all too well. I was thinking, having the dog would be uplifting and minimize my anxiety, which was true. I am so pleased they approved the return of him and were also kind and thorough in not just the adoption but this as well. I believe what they do is nothing short of amazing.

    Bechi C.

    Excellent shelter. We've been supporting the Monmouth County SPCA for many years now and had a wonderful time this past weekend at their Valentine's Day Brunch fundraiser at McLoone's Pier House in Long Branch. The shelter was completely renovated a few years ago and the potential adoptees are housed in clean, roomy, bright, glassed-in enclosures and "gazebos" that allow them freedom to move around, play and cuddle with friends, and see and be seen by visitors to the shelter. The shelter also hosts a low-cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinic, the Vogel clinic, and the Maureen O'Brien thrift shop, which has currently been commandeered to store pet food donations being used to aid pets impacted by would-be Hurricane Sandy. The SPCA is also temporarily boarding pets impacted by Sandy until their owners can again care for them. Last summer, the SPCA also worked with the property owners of the Freehold Raceway Mall to not renew the lease of the mall's pet store and opened an adoption annex of the shelter there in it's place showcasing kittens and puppies, many of which are rescued from over-crowed and high-kill shelters in the South and Puerto Rico. HIGHLY recommended.

    Patricia S.

    On 9/11, an otherwise somber day, we had the joyful luck to adopt our new furry friend, Cheddar, a 4 month old kitten. We wish to thank the wonderful volunteer, Ross, as well as the staff who assisted us with the adoption. They are all a real credit to the association. The place was beautiful and all the cats were well taken care of by these caring people.

    Our beautiful girl Zoe

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    Clean friendly. They truly want to help pets. All pets. Please adopt don't shop live is everywhere you look here in Eatontown NJ

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    Not a friendly environment. Needs a clean up. BEWARE staff very rude. Hard to arrange spay neuter.

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    Thank you Joe! We hope your new addition is doing well <3

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    Ask the Community - Monmouth County SPCA

    Review Highlights - Monmouth County SPCA

    Well, since the last time I reviewed this place, we lost out first cat and now, we lost our second one.

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    MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

    Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.

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    After 6 1/2 years of bringing my duck, Dudley, to Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, I left today…read moreabsolutely appalled by how we were treated. After this experience, I would strongly caution exotic-pet owners before trusting this hospital with their animals. Dudley is an indoor pet duck and has been a patient here for 6 1/2 years. Today's appointment was nothing more than a routine nail trim. I specifically spoke directly with the exotics department when scheduling the appointment, so they knew exactly what type of animal I was bringing in. When we arrived, however, we were told to go through the emergency department. Emergency then sent us back to the regular waiting room. About five minutes later, we were suddenly told that Dudley needed to wait outside and that someone wearing full PPE would come get him, take him upstairs without me, trim his nails, and bring him back. I explained that this was not acceptable to me. Dudley is a pet who knows and trusts the people caring for him, and having a stranger dressed head to toe in protective equipment take him away from me would have been unnecessarily frightening and stressful for him. I asked to speak privately with a manager. Instead, the manager came into the lobby accompanied by the veterinarian and a technician dressed head to toe in PPE. We were then confronted in the middle of the lobby and told that Dudley is a bird and this is now "protocol." What I cannot understand is this: **Where was this information when I scheduled the appointment directly with the exotics department?** If Red Bank Veterinary Hospital has implemented a new policy for birds, why wasn't I told BEFORE I brought Dudley there? Why allow a longtime client to schedule a routine appointment, arrive at the hospital, get sent from one area to another, and only then announce that their pet will be handled completely differently than he has been for the previous 6 1/2 years? And perhaps most disappointing was the complete lack of compassion for the animal at the center of all of this. Exotic pets are not disposable, interchangeable animals. They are beloved family members. Their stress, fear, comfort, and individual temperament matter just as much as they do for a dog or cat. A veterinary hospital with an exotics department should understand that better than anyone. I was particularly disappointed with my interaction with Vicki in Exotics. After trusting this department with Dudley's care for more than six years, I expected communication, compassion, and at minimum some recognition of why I was concerned about suddenly handing him over under circumstances he had never experienced before. Instead, we left without even having his nails trimmed. I understand that veterinary hospitals may establish infectious-disease protocols, and I am not suggesting that employees should disregard legitimate safety requirements. What I find unacceptable is the **complete failure to communicate those requirements before the appointment**, the chaotic way this was handled once we arrived, and the apparent lack of concern for the stress their proposed procedure would cause a longtime exotic patient. Had I been informed when I called, I could have made an informed decision about whether this arrangement was appropriate for Dudley. Instead, we wasted a trip and put him through unnecessary stress only to leave without receiving the service we scheduled. After 6 1/2 years, this experience completely changed the way I view Red Bank Veterinary Hospital. If you have an exotic pet, particularly a bird, I would strongly recommend asking detailed questions about their current handling and PPE protocols **before you bring your animal through the door.** Do not assume that because your pet has been treated there for years, you will be informed in advance if the hospital dramatically changes how your animal will be handled. Dudley deserved better communication and more compassionate treatment than what he received today. After 6 1/2 years of loyalty to this hospital, so did I.

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