Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility

06/14/2026

🆘 Fosters needed! Rescues needed!

06/14/2026

💔 Still no one has stepped up to foster this sweet boy. We have a Rescue waiting to help him but we need a committed foster to be his hero.

Please consider opening your heart and your home to a Shelter dog. 💔❤️

💔💔Please share!

Yesterday he had a special time getting a medicated bath and plenty of loving. He absolutely loved it and today he even got extra time with one of our volunteers too. We are all praying someone will step up for him.

North is only around 2 to 3 years old and should be out living life, not sitting behind kennel doors day after day waiting for someone to give him a chance. Sadly, due to an incident at the shelter during a moment of extreme overstimulation, North now urgently needs a rescue placement to safely leave the building.

What makes this even harder is that the shelter environment is simply not who North truly is.

Away from the kennel, he is a completely different dog. Volunteers know the real North, the mushy, affectionate boy who loves attention, enjoys his walks, craves human connection, and just wants to be near people. He lights up the second he gets outside and decompresses. The chaos and constant stress inside the shelter have taken a toll on him mentally, and it’s heartbreaking to watch.

North should not be defined by one bad moment in an environment that is overwhelming for so many dogs.

✔️ Passed behavioral assessments
✔️ No resource guarding
✔️ Friendly and people loving
✔️ Loves walks, attention, and being with his people

He would do best as the only pet in an adult home or one with older teens where he can have structure, consistency, and a chance to finally relax and exhale.

Right now, there have been no rescue inquiries. 💔 No one stepping up. 💔 No one offering him a chance. 💔

At this point, even a foster stepping forward could help save his life by allowing a rescue to pull him safely from the shelter. He desperately needs someone willing to believe in him. ❤️🙏🏼🐾

It is not fair for him to continue sitting there month after month losing pieces of himself while waiting and hoping someone finally sees him.

Please share North. Please help us find the person or rescue willing to give this sweet boy the second chance he deserves.

📩 foster inquiries:
[email protected] or apply at pittiesandpals.com.

06/14/2026

💗🐾Meet Cream🐾💗

What do cream in your coffee, whipped cream on dessert, and ice cream all have in common? They make life a little sweeter… and this beautiful girl is ready to do the exact same thing for someone special. 🩷

Cream is a stunning petite pittie mix who came in as a stray and is estimated to be around 2 years old and 45 lbs. She may be compact, but her personality shines once she feels safe and comfortable. Watching this girl slowly learn to trust and open up has been incredibly rewarding.

Cream is looking for a patient, experienced home that understands the importance of slow introductions and giving her space to settle in. She has already made amazing progress and continues to blossom every day.

This gorgeous girl is:
✔️ Easy to walk
✔️ Dog okay with the right match
✔️ Spayed, microchipped & vaccinated
✔️ The perfect medium size

Cream would do best in:
• An adult only home
• No cats
• A family committed to continuing her confidence building and manners

She is truly such a special dog with soulful eyes, a sweet heart, and so much potential for the right person. ✨

📍 Meet Cream daily from 1–4 PM
615 Freemont Ave, Jackson, NJ

Have a dog at home? Bring them along for a meet and greet to make sure everyone is a good fit 🐾

06/13/2026

🚨 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST 🚨

This beautiful Rottweiler Zara is waiting for someone to give her a second chance.

Through no fault of her own, she lost the home she knew and loved and now finds herself back in a kennel. Weeks have gone by, and she’s still waiting for a foster, foster-to-adopt, or forever home.

She is a sweet, friendly girl who just needs a little time to settle in and feel safe again. She will be 3 next month. Once she’s comfortable, her happy, wiggly personality shines through. Right now, what she needs most is a calm home where she can decompress and be reminded that she’s loved.

🏡 Foster or Foster-to-Adopt Needed

✔️ Spayed
✔️ Microchipped
✔️ Up to date on vaccines
✔️ Sweet and affectionate

She would do best as the only pet in the home and would prefer an adult home or one with older teens.

The rescue provides everything needed for approved fosters, along with support and training resources to help set everyone up for success.

She has been waiting patiently. Let’s not make her wait any longer.

📍 Placement preferred within 60 minutes of Jackson, NJ

Apply at pittiesandpals.com or email [email protected]

❤️ A share could help her find the fresh start she deserves.

06/13/2026

💙 Hopper rescued! 💙

06/13/2026

3 more kitty adoptions! 🥳🐾💝

Congratulations to Harlequin, Brie and Calliope!  YAY 😻

06/13/2026

💙 BIG HEAD. BIG SMILE. EVEN BIGGER HEART. 💙

Meet Hikaru (pronounced Hee-KAH-roo) 🐾

At 7 years old, Hikaru is proof that the best dogs only get better with age. This handsome American Bully has the sweetest smile, the cutest little expressions, and a heart full of love just waiting for someone to give it a chance.

Hikaru is the kind of dog who wants to be near his people, soak up attention, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s a stroll, hanging out in the yard, or just being your loyal sidekick, he’s happiest when he’s with his humans. 🥰

This handsome boy is looking for a home where he can be the center of attention, so he would do best as your one and only pet. No cats, and children over 10 years old would be best.

✔️ 7 years old
✔️ Neutered
✔️ Microchipped
✔️ Up to date on vaccines
✔️ Ready to go home today

Hikaru has waited long enough. Let’s find this deserving boy the couch, the family, and the forever home he’s been dreaming about. ❤️

📍 Meet Hikaru daily from 1 PM - 4 PM
615 Freemont Ave
Jackson, NJ

One look at that smile and you’ll understand why we’re rooting so hard for him. 🐾💕

06/13/2026

🚨 ONLY PET HOME NEEDED 🚨

💗 Meet Betty 💗

She’s young. She’s beautiful. She’s full of love. And she’s waiting for someone willing to see just how special she is.

At only a year old, Betty is a petite pittie mix with striking looks and an even bigger heart. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her people. Whether she’s soaking up affection, leaning in for cuddles, or simply enjoying your company, Betty forms strong bonds and loves deeply.

Like many young dogs, Betty is still learning and growing. She’s looking for an experienced adopter who can provide the structure, guidance, and consistency she needs to continue becoming the amazing companion we know she can be.

Betty must be the only pet in the home. She wants all the love, attention, and affection for herself, and honestly, she has plenty to give in return. 🩷

She would do best with:
✨ An experienced adopter
✨ A home with children 10+
✨ No other pets
✨ Someone committed to training and helping her succeed

Our volunteers absolutely adore Betty. Every day we see more of her personality shine, and every day we wonder why she’s still waiting.

✔️ Spayed
✔️ Up to date on vaccines
✔️ Microchipped

Betty doesn’t need a perfect home. She just needs the right one.

📍 Northern Ocean County Animal Facility
615 Freemont Ave, Jackson, NJ
🕐 Open daily 1 PM–4 PM

06/12/2026

💙 EVERYONE LOVES HIS FACE… BUT NO ONE HAS TAKEN HIM HOME 💙

Haze has been waiting far too long for someone to see past the kennel door and realize what an incredible dog he is.

At just 2 years old, this handsome bully boy is full of life, loyalty, and love. He has the biggest blocky head, the sweetest smile, and a personality that shines once he gets to know you.

Haze keeps his kennel clean, enjoys his walks, and loves spending time with the people he trusts. Shelter life has gone on long enough for this boy. He deserves a family, a routine, and a place where he finally belongs.

Haze is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to go home. He would do best in a home without young children or cats, and any resident dogs would require an introduction.

Please help us find the person who has been missing out on this amazing boy. ❤️

📍 Northern Ocean County Animal Facility
615 Freemont Ave, Jackson, NJ
Open daily 1–4 PM

06/12/2026

Looking to adopt a kitty?!
Check out the amazing one’s available for adoption right here at the “Northern Ocean County Animal Facility” in Jackson.

Open adoption hours every day from 1:00-4:00.

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*Every pet adopted out is spayed/neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and has received a general health exam by the facility veterinarian, all included with your adoption fee.

Norther Ocean County Animal Facility
615 Freemont Ave, Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 657-8086 (call if you have additional questions)
Open daily (except holidays) 1:00pm-4:00p