We are a group of dedicated volunteers, mostly located in Monmouth County, NJ focused on rehoming dogs and cats of all ages and sizes. Our dogs come from shelters in the local area and the south, owner surrenders in the area, and from rescues in Puerto Rico. We do not have a shelter facility; our dogs are kept in private foster homes primarily in Monmouth and northern Ocean counties, with just a few in boarding if necessary. Our cats are kept in private homes and at PetCo in Eatontown and at PetValu in Shrewsbury, where volunteers feed them and play with them daily. As part of the rehoming process, we work with our animals to rehabilitate them as necessary, including socializing them with other animals and with people. We spay/neuter and microchip all of our animals before adoption, and we ensure that they are up-to-date with vaccines. Our pets receive all the love, care, and medications they need until they find their forever homes. The fostered animals are evaluated to see what type of a home they would do best in, based on energy level, temperament, and training needed. We try to match them to the best possible home that we feel would be appropriate for each companion. If for any reason, an adoption does not work out, or the adopter can no longer care for their companion, Wag On Inn requests that you contact us first to see if we can help you keep your animal or discuss ways to find a new home.
The first step to adopting an animal is to fill out an application. Your application is then screened by one of our volunteers. As part of this screening process, Wag On Inn volunteers will contact your vet to ensure that current and former pets are up to date on vaccines and have been spayed or neutered. Please let your vet know that we will be calling - many won't release any information without your approval. If proper pet care has been provided, and it looks like your lifestyle might match with the animal's needs, we will connect you with the foster family. You'll discuss your desires and the animal's needs. If you both agree that it is a match, then an appointment will be made to meet the animal. Currently, we are making virtual home visits using video calls. Wag On Inn Rescue uses foster homes, so an appointment MUST be made with the foster family. If allowed, this might be at your home, at one of our Adoption Outreaches, or at the foster home. If you have animals of your own, we like to make sure that they will get along with the new animal. If that animal is not the right one for you, we'll keep your approved application on file and you can look for another on our website.