Pets
Forked River Animal Shelter To Be Rebuilt From Ground Up
Associated Humane Societies announced that their Forked River shelter will be demolished and replaced with a new building.
LACEY, NJ — A local animal shelter is getting a complete makeover, starting from the ground up.
Associated Humane Societies (AHS) Forked River Animal Shelter (formerly known as the Popcorn Park Shelter) announced that after remodels and careful consideration, they would demolish the existing building and rebuild a more modern facility.
"The new shelter will be more functional, welcoming, and inclusive—a place where we can provide the highest level of care for pets and serve as a true resource for our community," AHS said in announcing the news.
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The shelter hopes to have all animals adopted out by Jan. 31, 2026; otherwise, they will be transferred to AHS shelters in Tinton Falls, Newark or Vineland.
Current volunteer activities will be ongoing until Jan. 31 as well. Volunteers are encouraged to continue activities at the Tinton Falls shelter.
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The Popcorn Park Animal Refuge will remain open during this time, though its winter schedule goes into effect Dec. 1 through Feb. 28. It will be closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
No timeline for construction has been shared.
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