RED BANK, NJ – Spring brings National Adopt a Pet Day from a shelter, but when that has come and gone, many animals remain, waiting for homes in the Red Bank area.

Those adorable puppy and kitten eyes might look unfairly appealing, but pets make great companions. It was shown and reported that pets can increase well-being and improve mental health.

If you love animals but aren’t able to adopt right now, you might consider volunteering at a local shelter. Help is usually needed to exercise the dogs, clean up, feed the pets, and help raise funds. Donating is also a way to bring pets into homes; your donation can reduce local veterinary care costs so more people can afford to adopt pets.

The Best Animal Shelters Around Monmouth County

Home Free Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
This Red Bank non-profit rescue facility only takes dogs from local shelters and keeps them with the goal of finding them homes.

• Home Free is a no-kill shelter and they need volunteers to help care for the animals.
• Donations help Home Free continue to operate, feed animals, educate the public and find homes.
• View Pets here who are awaiting adoption.

Monmouth County SPCA
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers services in Monmouth County, including affordable veterinary care, dental care for pets and a spaying clinic. They’re at 260 Wall St. in Eatontown.

• The shelter needs help, donations and volunteers.
• Discover SPCA services at low prices here.

Associated Humanitarian Societies
Community animal shelters are located in Tinton Falls, Newark, and Popcorn Park under the care of Associated Humane Societies, founded in 1906. These shelters rescue stray and homeless animals year-round as well as wildlife. The Popcorn Park facility is also a zoo!

• Costs are kept low for veterinary care by donations and over 200 volunteers.
• Educating those who adopt pets is part of the mission of Associated Humane Societies.
• Services include wellness visits, neutering and neutering, microchipping and a mobile clinic.

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