Bloomfield Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

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Bloomfield Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

This guide is for the Township of Bloomfield Animal Shelter in New Jersey, also known through Petfinder as Bloomfield Animal Shelter / John A. Bukowski Shelter for Animals.

Call-first rule: the Township says adoption appointments are scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. For general shelter questions, call 973-748-0194. For sick or injured animal reports in Bloomfield, call the Bloomfield Police non-emergency line at 973-680-4141.

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Shelter: 973-748-0194 Police non-emergency: 973-680-4141 61 Bukowski Place Adoption by approved application
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Fast answer: Bloomfield Animal Shelter is located at 61 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. The official shelter phone is 973-748-0194. Adoption is not a simple walk-in purchase: the Township says adoption appointments are scheduled once an application has been submitted and approved. For sick or injured animal reports in Bloomfield, use the Bloomfield Police non-emergency number: 973-680-4141.
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Official source checked

Last verified: August 30, 2026. Sources checked include Bloomfield Township shelter page, staff directory, official PDFs, adoption application and Petfinder listing.

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Hours conflict handled

Official Bloomfield pages show different hour formats. This guide explains the conflict and tells users to call before visiting.

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No fake data

No unverified adoption fee, veterinarian timing, parking fee, ratings, reviews or staff promises are added.

Shelter phone973-748-0194
Animal issues973-680-4141
Address61 Bukowski Place
Adoption routeApply first

Choose What You Need

Clickable Bloomfield Animal Help Cards

Use the card that matches your situation. This prevents the common mistake of calling the shelter for an issue that should go to police non-emergency, or driving in before an adoption application is approved.

AdoptSubmit adoption applicationStart here, then wait for shelter approval and appointment scheduling. PetsView Petfinder listingProfessional listing for current Bloomfield adoptable pets. ShelterCall 973-748-0194General shelter questions, adoption status, donation timing and appointment questions. ControlCall police non-emergencyUse 973-680-4141 for sick/injured animal reports in Bloomfield. UpdatesCheck FacebookOfficial community updates often include lost/found pets, available pets and events. SocialCheck InstagramUseful for current pets and community updates when the official page points users there. SurrenderCheck resident rule firstThe Township page says surrendered pets are accepted from Bloomfield residents only. DonateBring only accepted itemsNew, unopened, unexpired items only; prescription medication is not accepted. VisitPlan parking and arrivalAddress is verified, but parking details were not published in the official shelter page.

Which Bloomfield Animal Shelter Is This?

“Bloomfield animal shelter” can refer to multiple towns. This article is for Bloomfield Township, New Jersey, because the official address, Petfinder listing and Township pages match the same shelter.

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Verified NJ address

61 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

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Managed by Township

The Township page describes the shelter as a no-kill facility managed by the Township of Bloomfield.

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Petfinder identity

Petfinder lists it as Bloomfield Animal Shelter / John A. Bukowski Shelter for Animals.

Not the Michigan or Connecticut Bloomfield shelter: this page is specific to Bloomfield, New Jersey. If you need Bloomfield Township, Michigan or Bloomfield, Connecticut, use that town’s official page instead.

Bloomfield Animal Shelter Adoption Hours and Source Conflict

The safest 2026 guidance is: apply first, wait for approval, then confirm your appointment and arrival time by phone. Official pages show more than one hour format, so do not rely on a single old map listing.

Official sourceHours / instruction shownHow to use it safely
Township shelter pageOpen by appointment for adoptions during daily business hours; appointments are scheduled after submitted and approved application.Most important rule for adopters: do not drive in expecting immediate adoption.
Township staff directoryMonday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.; Wednesday: Noon-7 p.m.Use as a public-facing shelter-hours clue, but still call because appointment approval is required.
Township facility pageMonday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday closed.This appears to be a facility/administrative listing and may not match adoption appointment windows.
FAQ PDFAdoptions conducted through online communication; available pets on Facebook, Instagram and Petfinder; adoption inquiries by email.Supports apply/communicate-first process rather than walk-in adoption.
Best action: call 973-748-0194 before visiting and ask, “I submitted an adoption application. What appointment time is approved for me?”

Adoption Micro-Steps

This flow turns scattered official details into a practical adoption path.

Check current pets first

Use the official social pages and Petfinder listing to identify animals. Do not assume every animal shown online is still available.

Submit the application

Use the Bloomfield Animal Shelter adoption application. The shelter can reject incomplete or false applications.

Wait for approval

The Township page says adoption appointments are scheduled once an application has been submitted and approved.

Ask about known behavior and medical notes

The application language says shelter animals may have known or suspected behavior or medical issues; staff will inform potential adopters about known concerns.

Evaluate the animal yourself

The application states it is the adopter’s responsibility to see and evaluate the animal before agreeing to adoption.

Plan post-adoption care

After adoption, further medical or behavioral care becomes the adopter’s financial responsibility. Budget for a vet visit, supplies, training and adjustment time.

Application Questions to Prepare Before You Apply

The official application asks practical screening questions. Prepare honest answers before submitting.

Home and caregiver questions

  • Who will be the primary caregiver?
  • How many hours per day will the pet be alone?
  • Where will the pet stay during the day?
  • Where will the pet stay at night?
  • Where will the pet stay when you go on vacation?
  • What current pets are already in the household?

Behavior and responsibility questions

  • Have you ever surrendered or given away a pet?
  • Are you willing to work on litter box training or scratching?
  • Are you willing to work on house training or obedience training?
  • Would you adopt a pet with medical issues or separation anxiety?
  • Under what circumstances would you return the pet?
  • Can you handle known or suspected behavior issues responsibly?
Human tip: do not write “any pet is fine.” Choose a realistic match for your home, schedule, children, existing pets, landlord rules and budget.

Lost or Found Pet in Bloomfield

For lost/found pets, use both shelter routes and local reporting. Do not privately rehome a found pet without giving the owner a fair chance to reclaim.

If your pet is lost

  • Call the shelter at 973-748-0194.
  • Check the shelter’s Facebook, Instagram and Petfinder posts.
  • Call police non-emergency at 973-680-4141 if the pet may be sick, injured, impounded or involved in an incident.
  • Update your microchip contact details.
  • Post clear photos with cross streets, date, time and collar/tag details.
  • Visit or call nearby shelters if the pet crossed town boundaries.

If you found an animal

  • If safe, move the animal away from traffic and keep it separate from your pets.
  • Call the shelter or police non-emergency depending on urgency.
  • Take photos before transporting the animal.
  • Ask about microchip scanning and reporting procedure.
  • Post found information without revealing every identifying detail.
  • For sick or injured animals in Bloomfield, use 973-680-4141.

Animal Control and After-Hours Emergencies

Bloomfield animal-control duties include enforcement, bites, nuisance complaints, impoundment, deceased domestic animals and cruelty/neglect investigations. Use the correct route for emergencies and non-emergencies.

IssueOfficial routeWhat to sayImportant note
Sick or injured animal in BloomfieldBloomfield Police non-emergency: 973-680-4141“There is a sick/injured animal at [exact location].”Use exact address, condition and whether people are in danger.
Bloomfield shelter questionShelter: 973-748-0194“I need shelter/adoption/donation information.”Call during daily business hours.
Animal bite or rabies suspectPolice non-emergency“There was an animal-to-human bite / possible rabies exposure.”After-hours PDF lists bites and rabies suspects as emergency response items.
Live bat in living quartersPolice non-emergency“There is a live bat in a living area.”Do not handle the bat yourself.
Urgent cruelty, abuse or neglectPolice non-emergency“I need to report urgent suspected cruelty/neglect.”Give location, visible condition and immediate danger facts.
Nutley, Glen Ridge or Caldwell animal issueLocal police non-emergency for that municipality“The issue is in [town], not Bloomfield.”Official FAQ says service-area towns should contact their local police non-emergency number.
Emergency clarity: if there is immediate danger to a person, active attack, traffic hazard or severe emergency, use local emergency services first.

Surrender and Service Area Rules

Surrender is not the same as animal-control pickup. The Township page says the shelter accepts surrendered pets from Bloomfield residents only.

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Bloomfield residents only

The official Township page says surrendered pets are accepted from Bloomfield residents only. Call before bringing any animal.

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Call first

Use 973-748-0194 for surrender questions. Ask about proof of residency, appointment, capacity and alternatives.

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Service jurisdictions

Official animal-control material references residents and animals of Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Caldwell and Nutley for animal-control service context.

Do not abandon a pet: if you cannot keep a pet, call and ask about appointment rules, residency limits, documentation and rehoming guidance.

Donations and Volunteers

This page avoids vague donation advice. Use the official rules so items are actually usable by the shelter.

Donation rules

  • Accepted items should be new, unopened and not expired.
  • Used, expired and opened items must be discarded.
  • Medical supplies and prescription medications are not accepted.
  • Useful items include dog/cat food, kitten food, litter, toys, beds, paper towels, garbage bags, laundry detergent and bleach.
  • The official PDF says donations can be left at the shelter entrance gate between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.

Volunteer rules

  • The Township page says volunteers may assist with dog walking, cat socializing, laundry, dishwashing and other on-site duties as needed.
  • Minimum volunteer age listed by the Township page is 18.
  • For volunteer updates, contact the shelter directly and check the official social pages.
  • The older FAQ PDF mentions volunteer program updates through Facebook, so call before assuming on-site volunteer availability.

Parking, Arrival and Visit Planning

The official pages verify the address, but they do not publish a parking fee, parking-space count or accessible-parking instructions. This section is intentionally careful.

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Use the verified address

Navigate to 61 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

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Confirm appointment

Call 973-748-0194 and ask where adopters or donors should park for that day.

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No fake parking claim

No official parking-fee or lot-count detail was verified. Follow signage and staff directions.

Bring before arrival: appointment confirmation, phone, photo ID, pet name/link, carrier or leash if instructed, and any questions about medical or behavior notes.

Copy/Paste Call Scripts

Adoption appointment

Hi, I submitted an adoption application for [pet name/link]. Has it been reviewed, and what appointment times are available?

Lost pet

Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching animal been brought in?

Found or injured animal

Hi, I found a [dog/cat/other] at [exact location]. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive]. What is the correct animal-control route?

Surrender question

Hi, I am a Bloomfield resident and need to ask about surrender options for my pet. What proof, appointment and documentation are required?

Map: Bloomfield Animal Shelter

Use this map only after confirming your appointment, donation timing or correct animal-control route.

Related Animal-Shelter.org Guides

These internal guides are useful if you are comparing shelter routes or trying to avoid misleading map listings.

GUIDEAnimal Shelter Near Me 2026Use this when you need to find the correct shelter for adoption, lost pets, found pets, surrender or animal control. NO-KILLNo Kill Animal Shelter Near MeHelpful background for understanding what “no-kill” does and does not mean before you choose a shelter.

Official and Professional Links

The main details are already summarized above. Use these links for final live verification, applications, current pets and policy documents.

CITYBloomfield Animal Shelter pageOfficial Township page for shelter overview, contacts, adoption appointment rule, donations and community updates. HOURSAnimal Shelter staff directoryOfficial address, phone and public-facing shelter-hour listing. APPLYAdoption applicationOfficial adoption application with home, care, behavior and responsibility questions. PETSPetfinder listingProfessional listing for adoptable pets and shelter identity. ACOAnimal Control PDFOfficial duties including impoundment, bites, deceased animals, nuisance complaints and cruelty/neglect investigations. 24/7After-Hours Emergencies PDFExplains which animal issues qualify for after-hours ACO response.

Bloomfield Animal Shelter FAQ

Which Bloomfield Animal Shelter is this page about?

This page is about Bloomfield Animal Shelter in Bloomfield Township, New Jersey, located at 61 Bukowski Place, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

What is the Bloomfield Animal Shelter phone number?

The official shelter phone number is 973-748-0194.

What number should I call for a sick or injured animal in Bloomfield?

The Township page says to call the Bloomfield Police Department non-emergency number at 973-680-4141 for a sick or injured animal in Bloomfield.

What are Bloomfield Animal Shelter adoption hours?

The safest answer is to call first. The Township says adoption appointments are scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. The staff directory lists Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from noon to 7 p.m., while another facility listing shows different administrative hours.

Can I walk in and adopt a pet the same day?

Do not assume same-day walk-in adoption. The Township page says adoption appointments are scheduled once an application has been submitted and approved.

Where can I see available Bloomfield Animal Shelter pets?

The official shelter materials point users to Facebook, Instagram and Petfinder for available dogs and cats and adoption instructions.

Does Bloomfield Animal Shelter accept surrendered pets?

The Township page says the shelter accepts surrendered pets from Bloomfield residents only. Call 973-748-0194 before bringing any animal.

Does the official page publish adoption fees?

No verified general dog or cat adoption fee was found on the official pages checked for this rebuild. Call the shelter before applying or visiting to confirm any current fees.

What donation items does Bloomfield Animal Shelter accept?

The Township page says the shelter accepts new, unopened items and monetary donations during daily business hours. Used, expired and opened items must be discarded, and medical supplies and prescription medications are not accepted.

Is Animal-Shelter.org the official Bloomfield Animal Shelter website?

No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent guide and is not the official Township of Bloomfield Animal Shelter website. Always confirm live hours, pet availability, fees and emergency instructions with the official shelter or police route.

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