The Burlington County Animal Shelter serves as the rabies control point for the 40 municipalities of Burlington County, operating within the Disease Prevention and Control Division of the Burlington County Health Department. Hours of operation have temporarily been changed from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday through Sunday. If you believe your animal has been brought to the Shelter please contact the Shelter directly to reclaim the animal.After filling out the application call the shelter, 60, to make sure the application was received and to be scheduled an appointment to meet with that particular animal.Fill out an application by clicking the “interested in this animal? Click here” button under the animal’s bio.Go to to view the available animals we have for adoption.
Please find below the steps listed to schedule an appointment to adopt and view an animal. We are currently closed for public walk-through. In an effort to combat COVID-19 here at BCAS we are practicing social distancing guidelines by scheduling onsite adoptions and animal viewing via appointment only.
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No animal is euthanized due to space, length of stay, or for treatable/manageable conditions.SHELTER HOURS OF OPERATION/ ANIMAL VIEWING UPDATE Through a variety of innovative programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, trap-neuter-return and humane education, it strives to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all. To learn more about AWA’s lifesaving programs, visit Īnimal Welfare Association (AWA), a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization, operates the oldest and largest low-cost spay/neuter clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey. The new Adoption and Education Center officially opening in June gives us a great foundation to grow from and I look forward to helping the organization make a huge impact for both homeless pets and humans in our community.” I believe strongly in the importance and need for Humane Education to help foster the animal-human bond and create a better world for all of us. “I have long been an admirer of AWA’s work for homeless pets and their commitment to humane education. “I am excited and honored to be joining AWA’s team,” said Houston. Houston is a life-long resident of West Deptford, New Jersey. In addition to being an avid animal-lover, she is also passionate about engaging with her community, holding the position of Secretary for the Gloucester Commission for Women, and a dedicated Philadelphia sports fan. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in English from Rutgers University. While at the Philadelphia Zoo she helped steward the creation and advancement of multiple programs and exhibits including the award-winning ZooCrew teen volunteering program and Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo. Prior to that, she was with the Philadelphia Zoo for 16 years where she held several roles including Director of Education. Houston most recently held the position of Director of Education with the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA, where she was instrumental in it becoming the first zoo in the nation to become Autism Certified. Houston joins the AWA team with more than 20 years’ experience working to advance the human-animal bond. AWA has been saving animals for nearly 75 years and under Laura’s leadership we are confident that we are laying the foundation for the success of the next 75.” “Her passion for animals, knowledge of the local community, and expertise in animal welfare and zoology are the perfect combination to guide us to the next chapter of Building a Place Where Happiness Begins.
“We are thrilled to welcome Laura to the AWA,” said Jonathan Furlow, AWA Board Chair. In her role, she will oversee all shelter and clinic operations and strategy, management of the staff, programs and services, and fundraising. Voorhees, NJ – Today the Animal Welfare Association (AWA) announced it has named Laura Houston as Executive Director, reporting to the AWA Board of Directors. AWA Names Laura Houston as its New Executive Director
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