Opened in 1979, the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center (BCAS) is responsible for Animal Control and related services for 49 towns in Bergen and Hudson Counties. Located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro, NJ, BCAS has an active network of Rescues, Volunteers, Kitten Foster Families, and Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) colonies to support the employees and animals in our care. The Shelter earned its No-Kill designation under the guidelines of the Asilmar Accords in 2015. The mission of BCAS is to: Promote the humane treatment of all animals; Reunite lost pets with owners; Encourage adoption, foster care and wildlife rehabilitation; Reduce animal populations through spay/neuter (TNR) and education of the public in animal welfare; Support the community in responsible pet ownership. The Shelter has the capacity to house up to 90 dogs and 350 cats at any given time.
Adopters must meet the following criteria: Must be at least 21 years of age; Must present photo identification; Must show proof of current address; Proof of home ownership or for renters, copy of the lease allowing pets; The entire family must be present; If you already have a dog(s), a meet and greet is required. Dog meet and greets are not done on the same day as the initial meeting with the shelter dog; Current pet owners must provide a veterinary reference