TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An urgent call for help is coming out of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say the number of surrendered and abandoned dogs is rising daily and available resources are stretched thin.
Key Points
- Northern Ocean County shelter is seeking help from 501(c)(3) rescues
- Shelter reports a surge in dog surrenders and intakes
- Public urged to consider fostering or sharing rescue appeal
Dogs arriving daily as space and support run low
The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility issued a public appeal this week, asking for assistance from approved nonprofit rescues to take in dogs who require extra care or are struggling in the shelter environment. The shelter reports that new dogs arrive each day, with more surrendered or dumped than they can manage.
The shelter emphasized that all rescues must be 501(c)(3) organizations and asked them to contact shelter representative Kathleen Frett directly by email.
Staff says they’re out of room and time
In their appeal, the organization acknowledged that many rescues are already operating at or over capacity, but stated they are hoping space can be made for at least a few of the “deserving dogs” currently waiting in kennels. They also encouraged community members to consider fostering through a rescue group as another way to help.