Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are located on the border of Ewing Township and West Trenton, right off of Parkway Avenue.
From Hamilton Twp.:
Take I-195 West towards Bordentown. Go past the exit for
I-295 north. I-195 will become I-129 North. Follow signs for Rt. 29
North/Trenton. Stay in the left lanes, toward Rt. 29 North. Go through the Rt.
29 tunnel and past the Trenton Thunder Ball Park. Go through 2 traffic lights,
and under the bridges for Rt.1 and the "Trenton Makes" bridge. After going under
the bridges, get into the right lane. Follow the signs for "Calhoun Street and
Calhoun St. Bridge" . Exit at Calhoun Street. Go up ramp and make a right. Go
through first traffic and light. From there, you will to the 7th traffic light
and make a left onto Ingham Avenue. (At 6th traffic light- Pennington Road -
will be the Monument Elementary School) After turning onto Ingham Avenue, travel
1 and 1/2 blocks. The shelter will be on the right - a large, 3 storied, light
blue building. Park in the parking lot either on the side of the building or in
the back.
From Ewing/Hopewell Twp.:
Travel Rt. 31 South to Parkway Ave (Ujima Community Center
and Glendale Liquors at corner). Make left onto Parkway Avenue. Go straight at
the next traffic light (Prospect St.) Continue on Parkway Avenue, around the
bend in road. You will come to a Yield sign. Make a left onto Ingham Avenue. The
shelter is the second building on the left - 3-storied, light blue warehouse. Go
past building to parking lot.
From Southern New Jersey:
Take I-295 North towards Trenton. I-295 North will become
I-95 South at the Route 1 exit. Stay on I-95 until exit 4 (Pennington, Rt. 31).
At the light at the end of the ramp, turn left onto Pennington Road (Route 31
South). Follow Route 31 past the College of New Jersey to Olden Avenue
(approximately 3 miles). Turn left onto Olden Ave. At the second traffic light
(Prospect Avenue) turn right onto Prospect Avenue. At the first light (Parkway
Avenue) turn left onto Parkway Avenue. At the yield sign, turn left onto Ingham
Avenue. The shelter is the second building on the left- 3-storied, light blue
warehouse. Go past the building to the parking lot.
From Pennsylvania:
Take I-95 North into New Jersey. Exit at #1 - Rt. 29 South.
Take Route 29 South for approximately 5 miles to Calhoun St./Calhoun St. Bridge.
Exit at Calhoun St. Go through 8 traffic lights and make a left onto Ingham
Avenue (At 7th traffic light - Pennington Rd - will be the Monument Elementary
School). After turning onto Ingham Ave., go 1 and 1/2 blocks. The shelter will
be on the right - a 3 storied, light blue building. Park in the lot either on
the side of the building or in the back.
How do I adopt?
The adoption procedure at the Ewing Township Animal Shelter is fairly simple. Animals are held for seven days before they are available for adoption. This allows for owners to reclaim animals that may have been lost. Animals that are surrendered by their owners are available for immediate adoptions.
Deciding on a pet- Before deciding on a pet, you must consider the following points:
Are you and your family willing to make a 10 - 15 year commitment to this sentient being in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer, for as long as all shall live?
Do you want a puppy or an older dog that is already housebroken? If you are trying to make that decision consider the following- a puppy is still a baby. It will need to be housetrained and this will be a longer process with a puppy than a dog that is a year or older. Also, puppies are not prepared to be left alone for long periods of time. They may whine or cry when left alone at night or during the day. If adopting a dog that is a year or older, remember a dog in the range of 1 to 4 years old will still have a whole lot of puppy in them. They will still love to play and will have tons of energy to keep up with you. Most dogs in this range just need a gentle reminder for house training. Also, they tend to have more manners than puppies and are just as cute! Every dog was once a puppy. If you are looking for a dog to be a companion, someone who has outgrown most of their puppy energy, then a dog over the age of 5 will be a good fit. If you are looking at cats, kittens love to play and tend to want to run around, play and cause havoc wherever they can. They are not typically lap cats that are content just to lay in your lap. A cat that is a little older will have learned some manners and will enjoy quality lap time.
If you rent, you need to make sure that your landlord allows pets and does not restrict the type of pet that you have.
When adopting a pet, you are adding to your family just as if you had a new child. This new family member will need its own food, bed, toys, love, play time and doctor to maintain a happy, healthy life. Be prepared to provide these necessities to your new pet. The following estimate of annual cost of a new pet was provided by the American Society for the Prevent of Cruelty to Animals. (www.aspca.org)
Costs
Notes
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Cat
Food
1
$150.00
$250.00
$350.00
$120.00
Medical
2
$150.00
$175.00
$200.00
$150.00
Litter
3
$150.00
Toys/Treats
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$50.00
License
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Misc.
$35.00
$45.00
$65.00
$30.00
Annual Total
$400.00
$545.00
$700.00
$500.00
Notes:
1. Premium brand dry kibble.
2. Exam, vaccinations, heartworm medication.
3. Scoopable litter for cats, scooped daily; hardwood shavings or recycled paper products for rabbits, guinea pigs and small mammals, changed at least weekly.
Applying for Adoption- Once you have found a pet that is suitable for your house and family, you need to come to the shelter to meet your prospective new family member. This meeting is designed to ensure the best placement of the animals. If you are interested in adopting a new dog and already have a dog, you need to bring your dog to the shelter to meet your new dog. This provides both dogs with an introduction to each other. If the meeting goes well, you can complete an adoption application right at the shelter. Our application is also available online for you to complete and then email or fax to the shelter.
After the Adoption- In some cases, your new pet can go home with you the same day you meet. Please be prepared with a leash/collar or crate to transport your new pet. If your new pet is not spayed/neutered before the adoption, then an appointment to spay/neuter your new pet must be made within 45 days of the adoption. All animals in the shelter are up to date on their shots and have been seen by our vet. However, it is highly recommended that you make an appointment with your vet shortly after the adoption to ensure the health of your new pet.
**Also, please send us updates and pictures once your new pet gets settled into your family. Remember, while the animals are with us at the shelter, they are part of our family.
How can I reclaim my pet?
If your pet has come into our
shelter, you may reclaim your pet by providing proof that it is your pet. (Vet
records, rabies vaccination, etc). Fees for reclaiming an animal are as follows:
$11 for the first day your pet is
with us,
$7 per day for every day or part of a
day after that
For example, if your pet is with us for three days, your reclaim fee is: $11 for
day 1, $7 for day 2, $7 for day three totaling $25.