Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has begun taking immediate action to address a concern raised publicly by Perfect Insanity Farm regarding the long-term care and financial burden associated with animals held there on behalf of the township as part of an ongoing animal welfare investigation earlier this year.
The farm offered to house the animals for the township to provide them a safe home during the legal proceedings.
Upon being informed of the situation, Mayor Kuhn personally reached out to the farm to listen, gather facts, and begin working toward a responsible and compassionate resolution.
The situation stems from a criminal and legal matter that occurred during the previous administration’s tenure and was notified this weekend that the township had not upheld its end of the agreement with the animal sanctuary.
“The moment this situation was brought to my attention, I made it a priority to review the circumstances, understand the needs of the caretakers, and ensure that the welfare of these animals—and the residents supporting them—is protected,” said Mayor Kuhn. “We are committed to working collaboratively and transparently to resolve this matter in a way that reflects Jackson Township’s values and our dedication to doing what is right.”
In June 2025, following an animal-neglect investigation, Perfect Insanity Farm generously stepped in—on short notice—to provide refuge for dozens of seized animals. Their efforts included building new, fully secured enclosures, isolating animals for biosecurity reasons, and providing daily care, feed, and shelter for goats, geese, ducks, and chickens throughout the duration of the investigation.
Today, Perfect Insanity Farms thanked Mayor Kuhn for her quick action on the matter.
“I just got off the phone with Jen Kuhn, Jackson’s mayor, She is already working on rectifying this situation,” the farm said in a statement on Facebook. “I am so overwhelmed with the amount of support we have gotten toward this! I am truly grateful for this village!”
Mayor Kuhn thanked the organization for their patience and understanding in the matter, that had fallen through the cracks prior to her taking offfice two months ago.
“We are grateful to Perfect Insanity Farm for their compassion and for stepping up during a critical moment,” said Mayor Kuhn. “Their willingness to help speaks to the heart of this community. My administration is actively reviewing the details so we can address the concerns they’ve raised and determine the most appropriate path forward.”
The project is just one where the mayor says she will begin looking into when it comes to animal welfare in Jackson Township. Quality of life in Jackson isn’t just about people, according to Kuhn; it’s about animals and pets, too.
“Jackson used to do a lot of things differently than we do now, and one of the places where we’ve fallen behind is in proactive animal welfare services,” Kuhn said. “Going forward, I will be looking into how Jackson can begin rebuilding better relationships with the Ocean County Northern Animal Shelter, private dog and cat, rescues, and even seeing if we can bring back some form of Trap Neuter and Release (TNR) programs, either through the township or through existing agencies. We are seeing a problem with growing feral cat colonies in the township, and to help bring those we can into the local shelter for adoption before it becomes a bigger problem.”
Improving Animal Welfare Services in Jackson
Kuhn, an animal lover and proud parent of Dexter, a mini goldendoodle, says she wants to begin promoting animal adoption servicesand fostering programs, and to once again build relationships with local animal welfare groups to ensure the quality of life for Jackson’s four-legged residents is also being addressed.
For now, Mayor Kuhn has directed all relevant departments to evaluate the current process for temporary animal placement during investigations to ensure that situations like this are handled with greater clarity and coordination in the future.