An annual shelter statistics report of the Best Friends Animal Society has recognized the Division of Animal Care and Control of Jersey City as a No-Kill Shelter for 2025.
Such news is often disseminated throughout a city with flyer printing.
The city took over the operations of the animal shelter early this year and since then, owners have surrendered over 1,000 animals to the shelter. This year, Animal Care and Control has been able to successfully save over 90 percent of the cats and dogs that were in their care.
The shelter is used for holding the unhoused animal population of Jersey City and helping these animals to find forever homes. Cats and dogs that have been neutered, fully spayed, and vaccinated can be adopted free of charge for seniors and veterans. Special pricing events are frequently held for the rest of the public.
Mayor Steven Fulop said that this national recognition highlights the tireless work and compassion of the team to advocate and protect the most vulnerable animals of Jersey City. He added that the city is building a more community driven and humane approach to animal welfare and he expressed his pride in what the city has accomplished.
Director of Health and Human Services, Stacey Flanagan, said that in a short amount of time, the city has built a shelter that cares about the current state of these animals and their future.
