Under
the direction of our Animal Control Department, an ongoing program is conducted
for the purpose reuniting lost pets with their owners and adopting animals
that have been abandoned to caring people willing to furnish a good home.
Our kennels are often populated by beautiful dogs and cats looking for
a family to love. For a complete list of prospective pets available for
adoption, please call 609-890-3550 or visit our Animal Shelter at 2100
Sylvan Avenue directly behind the Hamilton Public Works Office or e-mail
us at: hamiltonshelter@earthlink.net. Hours of operation are: Monday through
Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm and Saturdays, 8:00 am to 12 noon.
What We Do
Currently,
we employ four animal control officers and one kennel attendant. We handle
over 9,000 problems, complaints, and inquiries annually. We pick up more
than 2,600 animals, engage in 100 legal actions against people who mistreat
animals, and we accommodate up to 1300 others who are housed at the center.
A major portion of our time is dedicated to returning lost pets to their
owners, adopting homeless pets to new owners and transporting injured strays
to veterinary hospitals. We also take care of wildlife problems and engage
in rescue activities. One of our primary objectives is to provide educational
lectures on animal safety, rabies, and to promote adoptions from our Adoption
Center. For more information concerning our educational programs, please
contact our Health Department at (609) 890-3825.
How You Can Help
Spay
or neuter your pet to prevent pet overpopulation. Spaying and neutering
also helps prevent cancer and other diseases. Many behavioral problems
are often resolved by spaying and neutering. Animals adopted from our shelter
are eligible for low cost spay/ neuter programs. Make sure your pet receives
appropriate veterinary attention. Annual examinations and vaccinations
are vitally important. A healthy pet is a happy pet. Make sure that your
pet has adequate shelter, food and water. Pets are best kept indoors. An
indoor pet is a secure pet and is less likely to become lost or stolen.
To insure the return of your lost pet, a current license and identification
tag should be attached to your pet’s collar. If your dog has behavioral
problems or if you have adopted a puppy, obedience training is highly recommended.
Low cost obedience training is available through various community programs.
