Gloucester County Animal Shelter Offering Free Cats During ‘National Adopt A Shelter Cat Month’

CLAYTON, N.J. – Gloucester County Animal Shelter (GCAS) is waiving fees for cats over six years old during National Adopt A Shelter Cat Month. Interested people may get pre-approved for pet adoption and visit the GCAS during the month of June.

“We encourage residents to think of our shelter first when deciding to adopt their forever friend,” Freeholder Director, Robert M. Damminger said in a press release.

Freeholder Deputy Director Frank J. DiMarco, liaison to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter said, “The shelter is offering several promotions during national Adopt A Shelter Cat month.  During the month of June, adoption fees are waived for those cats over the age of six.”

In addition to the June specials, the GCAS offers adopt one shelter cat get the second one free, and Veterans and senior citizens enjoy $35 adoption fees throughout the year.

As of last week, the shelter has 27 cats available for adoption. The cats can be visited at the shelter.

The Adoption Office at the Gloucester County Animal Shelter is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., and is closed on Sunday, Monday and holidays.  

For questions about adopting a pet from the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, call 856-881-2828, or visit http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/depts/a/shelter/adoption.asp to fill out an application for adoption. The GCAS is located at 1200 N. Delsea Drive in Clayton.