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1. How can someone adopt a pet?

The Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center offers extensive adoption services with a wide selection of pets available. Please visit the Hamilton Animal Shelter or visit the online adoption page to get an online adoption application form.

View our pets currently available for adoption or visit the shelter.

2. How do I contact area Animal Shelters?

Phone Numbers:

• Trenton Animal Shelter: 609-989-3254
• Ewing Animal Shelter: 609-771-8076
• Burlington County Animal Shelter: 609-265-5073
• Animal Welfare Association: 856-424-2288
• Vorhees Animal Orphanage: 856-627-9111
• S.A.V.E.: 609-921-6122
• Popcorn Park Zoo: 609-693-1900

3. What are the hours of operation at the Animal Shelter?

The shelter is opened Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm, Friday from 1  to 3 pm, and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm. Closed on Sunday.

If you are calling to report an emergency situation involving an animal and the shelter is closed, contact the Police department at 581-4000 and they may dispatch an Animal Control Officer. Examples of emergency situations:

• Animal Cruelty Violations
• Injured Animals (Domestic or Wild)
• Sick Animals (Domestic or Wild)
• Animals Attacking a Person or Animals
• Canines in Schools or Playgrounds
• Canines Running Loose
• Canines in Traffic (Local Roads or Interstate Highways)
• Bats in Resident's House
• Wildlife in Resident's House
• Possible Rabid Animal

4. What can I do to help out the animals in the shelter?

The Hamilton Township Animal Shelter is asking for your help! The shelter is in need of the following items:

• Cat Litter
• IAMS Kitten Food (cans)
• Cat toys
• Cat Treats
• All Size Milk Bone Dog Biscuits
• Collars
• Leashes
• Harnesses
• New or Gently Used Crates and Carriers
• Pedigree Dog Food (small bites)

Stop by and visit the animals and staff at 2100 Sylvan Avenue: Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm; Friday, 1 to 3 pm; and Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm.

5. What is the fee to adopt a pet?

At the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter, you can help by adopting a pet for a fee.

• Puppies - $100
• Dogs - $75
• Kittens - $60
• Cats - $45
• Other - $30

6. Where is the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center located?

The Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is located at 2100 Sylvan Avenue.

Provides shelter for stray and homeless animals in a clean and safe environment and coordinates the adoption of animals. The Animal Shelter is operated in accordance with state and local laws.

The phone number for the animal shelter is 890-3550.