Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Animal Shelter & Adoption Center in Eatontown
Founded in 1945, the Monmouth County SPCA has dedicated itself to protecting, caring for, and advocating for animals in need. As an independent nonprofit organization, we provide a safe haven for homeless, abused, and abandoned animals while promoting humane treatment through education, adoption services, and community outreach. Our full-service Vogel Veterinary Care Center offers affordable medical care, spay/neuter programs, and cruelty investigations, operating under a no-euthanasia policy since 1999. With over 80 years of service, we collaborate with local municipalities on Trap-Neuter-Return initiatives to manage feral cat populations humanely.Our team of experienced professionals and volunteers works tirelessly to reduce animal overpopulation, enforce cruelty laws, and connect pets with loving homes. We rely entirely on donations, grants, and revenue from adoptions and medical services to fund our mission-driven work. Through pet bereavement counseling, behavior training programs, and community education, we strive to improve the lives of both animals and their human companions. Our vision is to lead animal welfare efforts in New Jersey while fostering partnerships that advance animal rights statewide.
Services
Pet adoption
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter
Behavior training
Foster programs
Cruelty investigations
Pet bereavement counseling
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- 80+ years of continuous service to Monmouth County animals
- Full-service Vogel Veterinary Care Center with affordable pricing
- No-euthanasia policy for adoptable pets since 1999
- Statewide leadership in Trap-Neuter-Return feral cat programs
- Comprehensive animal cruelty investigation and enforcement division
What people say
Friendly staff
Clean facility
Easy adoption process
Post-adoption support
Stress-free environment
Services
Pet adoption
We offer comprehensive pet adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals. Our process includes behavioral assessments, health evaluations, and adoption counseling to ensure proper matches. Adopters receive vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and microchipping included in adoption fees. Our adoption center operates daily with extended hours for better community access.
Veterinary care
Vogel Veterinary Care Center provides full-service medical treatment including wellness exams, surgeries, and emergency care. Our affordable services cover vaccinations, diagnostics, dental care, and chronic condition management. The hospital maintains high standards for patient safety and pain management while serving both shelter animals and community pets.
Spay/neuter
Our spay/neuter program offers affordable surgical sterilization for dogs and cats. Services include pre-operative exams, anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care. We use specialized techniques to minimize recovery time while providing education about population control benefits. The program supports both pet owners and feral cat management initiatives.
Behavior training
The Behavior Training Academy provides structured classes for puppies and adult dogs. Certified trainers use positive reinforcement methods to address socialization, basic obedience, and behavior modification. Courses include Play N Learn sessions, Puppy Pre-K, and Basic Obedience programs with hands-on instruction for effective pet owner engagement.
Foster programs
Our foster network provides temporary homes for animals needing special care or socialization. Foster families receive supplies, medical support, and guidance while helping animals transition to permanent adoption. The program reduces shelter stress while gathering behavioral information to improve adoption success rates for challenging cases.
People
Ross Licitra
Executive Director
Ross Licitra leads the Monmouth County SPCA as Executive Director with extensive experience in animal welfare leadership. Appointed to New Jersey's Domestic Companion Animal Council, he directs strategic operations while advocating for stronger animal protection laws statewide.
Barbara Lovell
Associate Executive Director
Barbara Lovell serves as Associate Executive Director, overseeing development and administrative operations. With decades of nonprofit management experience, she coordinates fundraising initiatives and community outreach programs that support the organization's life-saving mission.
Dr. Samantha Mammen
Medical Director
Dr. Samantha Mammen directs veterinary services as Chief Veterinarian, supervising medical care for shelter animals and community pets. Her expertise in shelter medicine ensures high-quality treatment standards while managing spay/neuter and wellness programs.
Mary Tierney
Canine Behavior Manager
Mary Tierney, ABCDT-certified trainer, manages canine behavior and adoption programs. With specialized credentials in animal behavior and first aid, she develops training curricula and works to improve adoption outcomes through behavioral assessments and rehabilitation.
Mike Goldfarb
Chief of Humane Law Enforcement
Mike Goldfarb leads the Law Enforcement division, investigating animal cruelty cases and enforcing protection laws. His team collaborates with local authorities to prosecute offenders while rescuing and rehabilitating abused animals across Monmouth County.
Questions
What are your adoption hours?
Our Eatontown shelter is open daily for pet adoptions: Wednesday-Friday 12-7pm, Saturday-Tuesday 12-5pm.
What documents are needed for adoption?
No specific documents are required, but you'll complete an adoption application and meet with a counselor during your visit.
Do you offer veterinary services for owned pets?
Yes, Vogel Veterinary Care Center provides medical services for community pets including wellness exams, vaccinations, and surgeries.
Can I surrender my pet directly to you?
Pet surrenders require appointments only at our Eatontown location. Please call 732-542-0040 x3 to schedule a surrender appointment.
Do you accept pet food donations?
Yes, we accept unopened pet food donations daily at 10am. Drop off at our blue bin located outside the main entrance.
How can I report animal cruelty?
Call New Jersey's cruelty hotline at 877-898-7927 or contact your local police department for immediate emergencies.
