St. Hubert Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
If you searched for “St. Hubert’s animal shelter,” the current adoption center is St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center at 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940. Walk-in shelter adoptions are available seven days a week, with a later Thursday opening.
One detail is especially important: St. Hubert’s is no longer Madison’s Animal Control provider. It ended Animal Control and stray-animal housing services in 2023. If you found a stray, need an officer, or are dealing with a bite or dangerous animal in Madison, use the Borough’s current Animal Control route instead of driving the animal to St. Hubert’s.
Use the Right Route Before You Call or Drive
St. Hubert’s can help with many animal-welfare needs, but it is not the current municipal Animal Control contractor. Start with the task, not simply the nearest animal building.
Adopt a pet
Browse current St. Hubert’s animals, check whether the pet is at the Madison shelter or in foster, then follow the appropriate meeting process.
Your own pet is missing
Use St. Hubert’s lost-pet resources as an additional search tool, but also contact the Animal Control agency serving the municipality where your pet disappeared.
You found a stray
Do not automatically take the animal to St. Hubert’s. A found stray should be routed through the municipality where the animal was found so its family has the best chance of locating it.
Animal Control in Madison
Call Madison Police at 973-593-3000. The Borough currently contracts Animal Control Solutions.
You are struggling to keep your pet
St. Hubert’s Pet Help Center can assist with behavior, food, temporary crisis care, housing-related concerns, medical-support inquiries and rehoming guidance.
Your owned pet needs veterinary care
Mosaic Animal Health Center at St. Hubert’s is a separate public veterinary practice attached to the Madison campus. It accepts appointment requests directly.
St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter Adoption Hours 2026
St. Hubert’s current official adoption information lists walk-in adoption access every day. Thursday opens later than the other days.
| Day | Current adoption hours | Visitor guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1:30 PM–6:00 PM | Walk-in adoption visits; no standard appointment required. |
| Tuesday | 1:30 PM–6:00 PM | Check the live pet listing before traveling. |
| Wednesday | 1:30 PM–6:00 PM | Animals in foster are not available as shelter walk-ins. |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Thursday is the later-opening adoption day. |
| Friday | 1:30 PM–6:00 PM | Arrive with enough time to meet the animal and complete counseling. |
| Saturday | 1:30 PM–6:00 PM | Weekends can be busy; pet availability changes in real time. |
| Sunday | 1:30 PM–6:00 PM | Walk-in adoption access is currently listed. |
How to Adopt From St. Hubert’s in Madison
The process is intentionally conversational rather than a long pre-approval system for normal in-shelter pets. The important first step is checking where the animal actually is.
Open the live St. Hubert’s pet list
Start with the official St. Hubert’s adoptable-animal search . Profiles are updated as animals become available.
Look at the location/status on the pet’s profile before driving.
Check whether the animal is at the shelter or in foster
An animal marked “In foster” is not waiting for a walk-in meeting at 575 Woodland Avenue. The profile provides the foster contact route.
For a shelter pet, visit during adoption hours
St. Hubert’s currently says no appointment is required for regular in-shelter adoption visits.
Go to 575 Woodland Ave, Madison and plan to arrive before 5:30 PM.
Check in with an adoption counselor
Tell staff which animal you are interested in and what kind of household, schedule and activity level the pet would be joining. An adoption counselor can introduce the animal and discuss fit.
Ask the questions that matter after day one
Discuss known medical information, behavior, handling, energy level, house-training, children, other pets, recovery/decompression needs and any follow-up care.
Complete the adoption
Most in-shelter adoptions can be finalized the same day. St. Hubert’s advises allowing approximately 1–2 hours for the full process.
Take the pet home safely
Your new pet goes home with a supply of the food it has been eating at the shelter. Prepare an appropriate secure carrier for a cat or small animal and safe restraint for a dog.
St. Hubert’s Adoption Fees 2026
These are the standard fees currently published by St. Hubert’s. Special adoption events can temporarily change a fee, so confirm the amount on the current pet/adoption page before finalizing.
| Animal | Age/category | Current standard fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Puppy under 9 months | $500 |
| Dog | Adult 9 months–8 years | $375 |
| Dog | Senior 8+ years | $200 |
| Cat | Kitten under 9 months | $250 |
| Cat | Adult 9 months–8 years | $200 |
| Cat | Senior 8+ years | $100 |
| Rabbit | Small animal | $50 |
| Guinea pig | Small animal | $40 |
| Rat / hamster | Small animal | $10 |
| Mouse | Small animal | $5 |
What the Adoption Fee Includes
Spay or neuter
St. Hubert’s says the adoption fee includes sterilization before placement.
Microchip
Adopted pets are microchipped. Keep the registry contact information updated after adoption.
Age-appropriate vaccines
Current adoption information says age-appropriate vaccinations are included before adoption.
Transition supply
Your pet goes home with some of the food it has been eating at the shelter, which can make the first transition easier.
Post-adoption support
St. Hubert’s offers training and behavior resources for adopters who need help after bringing a pet home.
Routine vet care continues
Shelter preparation does not replace future wellness care, vaccine boosters, dental care, parasite prevention or treatment from your own veterinarian.
Can St. Hubert’s Hold a Pet for You?
In general, St. Hubert’s does not hold adoptable animals simply because someone plans to return later. A narrow exception applies to some adult dogs arriving on transport.
Transport-dog exception
A potential adopter may be able to place a temporary hold on an eligible adult transport dog with a $25 non-refundable deposit.
The deposit reserves the dog for adoption the following day under the current St. Hubert’s process.
Most animals remain available
Do not assume an animal can be reserved by telephone. Check the current profile and speak with the adoption team if timing is important.
Lost or Found Pet: St. Hubert’s Is a Resource, Not the Current Pound
This is where outdated directories cause the biggest problem. St. Hubert’s stopped municipal stray housing in 2023. A stray needs to be reported to the Animal Control system serving the municipality where the animal was found.
Record the exact location
Write down the street, cross streets, municipality, date and time where the pet disappeared or was found. Jurisdiction is based on location, not which shelter is closest.
Contact the correct local Animal Control agency
If the incident is in Madison Borough, call Madison Police at 973-593-3000. The Borough currently contracts Animal Control Solutions.
For another municipality, contact that town’s current police, health or Animal Control office.
Use St. Hubert’s lost/found resources too
Review the St. Hubert’s Lost & Found Pet Resources for search, reporting, microchip and neighborhood-reunification steps.
Scan a safely contained found pet for a microchip
A veterinarian or shelter can scan for a microchip. A microchip identifies a registered pet; it is not a GPS tracker.
Keep checking rather than waiting for one phone call
Families often search several shelters, police departments and online communities at once. Recheck local reports and keep photos/contact information current.
Madison Animal Control: Current 2026 Route
Animal Control Solutions
Madison Borough’s current Animal Control page states that the Borough contracts with Animal Control Solutions.
Residents should not call a guessed contractor number directly. Madison instructs residents to route Animal Control matters through the Police Department.
Madison Police: 973-593-3000
The Borough says all Animal Control calls should continue to be directed to Madison Police at 973-593-3000.
The same number is Madison’s 24/7 non-emergency dispatch line.
| Situation | Contact | Correct use |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Animal Control issue | 973-593-3000 | Domestic animal collection/sheltering, animal-control response, rabies-control quarantine and other current Borough Animal Control routing. |
| Police non-emergency | 973-593-3000 | Madison Police non-emergency dispatch; answered 24/7. |
| Immediate danger to a person | 911 | Life-threatening emergency or situation needing immediate police, fire or EMS response. |
| Madison public-health / rabies question | 973-593-3079 | Madison Health Department, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, for local public-health and animal/rabies-related guidance. |
| St. Hubert’s shelter / pet support | 973-377-2295 | Adoption, pet-help resources, training, rehoming guidance and St. Hubert’s programs—not municipal Animal Control dispatch. |
Animal Bite or Possible Rabies Exposure in Madison
Get appropriate medical attention
Do not delay treatment while trying to determine which shelter handles the animal.
For a Madison incident, contact Animal Control
Call Madison Police / Animal Control routing at 973-593-3000.
Notify the local health department
Madison Health Department can be reached at 973-593-3079 during its published Monday–Friday business hours.
New Jersey law requires animal-bite reporting to the local health department.
Preserve animal and owner information
If known, keep the owner’s name, address, animal description, vaccination information, incident location and date/time available.
Surrendering or Rehoming a Pet Through St. Hubert’s
St. Hubert’s does not describe owner surrender as an unrestricted walk-in service. Capacity matters, and the path differs depending on whether the pet originally came from St. Hubert’s.
Pets originally adopted from St. Hubert’s
St. Hubert’s says you may surrender a pet back if you originally adopted that animal from St. Hubert’s.
Space may not be available immediately, so contact the organization before arriving.
Request first—placement is not guaranteed
For a pet not originally adopted from St. Hubert’s, the organization encourages private rehoming first and maintains a waiting list for possible surrender.
You must first submit the surrender request form. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
Review alternatives first
Open the official St. Hubert’s Rehoming Support page . Behavior help, medical assistance or temporary support may solve the underlying problem without permanent surrender.
Use the surrender request if rehoming is unavoidable
Submit the official request instead of arriving unannounced. Provide accurate medical and behavioral information.
Watch for staff follow-up
If staff believe St. Hubert’s may be able to successfully rehome the pet, a team member may contact you about the next step.
Use the published contact when needed
St. Hubert’s lists frontdesk@sthuberts.org for additional surrender information.
If the Problem Is Temporary: Crisis Care & Pet Support
Losing housing, entering medical treatment or leaving a dangerous situation does not always mean losing your pet permanently. St. Hubert’s operates safety-net programs designed for circumstances like these, subject to capacity and eligibility.
Crisis boarding support
St. Hubert’s temporary crisis-care program may help eligible families facing emergencies such as homelessness, a fire, medical crisis or treatment admission.
Domestic-violence support
St. Hubert’s Safe Haven program works with human-service agencies to protect pets when a family is escaping domestic abuse.
Ask before giving up your pet
Call 973-377-2295 or email pethelp@sthuberts.org to ask what assistance may currently be available.
Veterinary Care at the St. Hubert’s Campus
There are two different things to understand: St. Hubert’s operates animal-welfare medical-support programs, while a separate public veterinary business, Mosaic Animal Health Center at St. Hubert’s, operates on the Madison campus.
Pet Medical Assistance
St. Hubert’s says people living with low income may qualify for help with a pet’s medical needs.
Contact: pethelp@sthuberts.org or 973-377-2295.
St. Hubert’s also holds community vaccine clinics offering rabies and distemper vaccines at selected events. Dates and locations change, so use the current event calendar or contact the Pet Help team rather than relying on an old clinic date.
Mosaic Animal Health Center at St. Hubert’s
575 Woodland Ave, Suite 200, Madison, NJ 07940
973-954-5919
Mosaic describes itself as a doctor-owned public veterinary practice attached to the St. Hubert’s campus and open to pet families in Madison and surrounding communities.
Current Mosaic Veterinary Hours
| Day | Current hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM–7:00 PM | Appointment-based veterinary care. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Call or request an appointment online. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–7:00 PM | Evening hours currently published. |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Separate schedule from shelter adoption hours. |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Public veterinary practice. |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM | Weekend veterinary access currently published. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not use shelter adoption hours as clinic hours. |
Dr. Jenny Kimble
Mosaic’s current team page lists Dr. Jenny Kimble in general practice.
Dr. Tara Fuller
Mosaic’s current team page lists Dr. Tara Fuller in general practice.
Dr. Michael Brown
Mosaic lists Dr. Michael Brown for veterinary ophthalmology and states that appointments/procedures are available through the clinic.
Open the clinic appointment page
Use the Mosaic appointment/contact page .
Enter your pet and contact details
The clinic’s form asks for owner/contact information, pet information and preferred visit date.
Wait for confirmation
A requested date is not the same as a confirmed appointment. Mosaic says the clinic will contact you to confirm.
Ask for a cost estimate before treatment
If price matters, request the expected exam charge and an estimate for diagnostics or procedures before authorizing care.
Madison Dog & Cat Licensing 2026
Pet licensing is a Borough of Madison Health Department function, not a St. Hubert’s adoption service. Madison requires dogs and cats of licensing age to be licensed.
| Madison license | 2026 fee | Rabies requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year spayed/neutered dog or cat | $18 | Dogs: vaccine must satisfy the Borough’s 2026 expiration rule. Cats: vaccination must be current at application. |
| 1-year intact dog or cat | $21 | Current qualifying rabies documentation required. |
| 3-year spayed/neutered dog or cat | $50 | Vaccine documentation must satisfy the applicable 3-year rule. |
| 3-year intact dog or cat | $60 | Vaccine documentation must satisfy the applicable 3-year rule. |
Prepare the 2026 application and rabies proof
The Borough requires the pet details and applicable rabies vaccination documentation.
Choose online, mail or in-person submission
Use the official Madison Pet Licensing page for the current online and paper options.
Use the Health Department for questions
Madison Health Department: 973-593-3079.
St. Hubert’s Madison Address & Map
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
575 Woodland Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
Main shelter phone: 973-377-2295.
Check the animal’s live profile
Some St. Hubert’s animals are in foster homes rather than physically at the Madison shelter. The pet’s current listing should be your first check.
For shelter adoption, aim to arrive before 5:30 PM so there is time for a meeting and paperwork.
Other New Jersey Shelter Jurisdictions
Animal Control and stray intake are local services. If the animal is outside Madison, do not assume St. Hubert’s or Madison Police has jurisdiction.
Bloomfield
For an animal found or an adoption need in Bloomfield, use the Bloomfield Animal Shelter & Control guide for that Township’s current process.
Wayne Township
For Wayne-area adoption, lost-pet or Animal Control questions, see the Wayne Animal Shelter & Control guide .
Edison Township
Middlesex County users can check the Edison Animal Shelter & Control guide for the Township-operated shelter and current appointment rules.
Jersey City
For Hudson County users in Jersey City, use the Jersey City Animal Shelter & Control guide for the municipal shelter and 24-hour Animal Control structure.
Official St. Hubert’s & Madison Action Links
The useful details are summarized on this page. Use these official sources when you need live animal availability, a form, current event date or same-day confirmation.
St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter FAQ: Top 10 Questions
1. Where is St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter located?
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center’s current adoption center is at 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, New Jersey 07940. The main shelter telephone is 973-377-2295.
2. What are St. Hubert’s adoption hours in 2026?
Current adoption hours are 1:30 PM–6:00 PM Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. Thursday adoption hours are 3:00 PM–6:00 PM. St. Hubert’s warns that arrivals after 5:30 PM may not leave enough time to complete an adoption.
3. Do I need an appointment to adopt from St. Hubert’s?
No standard appointment is currently required for an animal housed at the Madison shelter. If the animal’s profile says it is in foster, contact the foster parent using the contact route shown on that profile.
4. How much does it cost to adopt from St. Hubert’s?
Current published standard fees are $500 for a puppy under nine months, $375 for an adult dog, $200 for a senior dog, $250 for a kitten, $200 for an adult cat and $100 for a senior cat. Small-animal fees range from $5 for a mouse to $50 for a rabbit. Temporary promotions can change individual fees.
5. What is included with a St. Hubert’s adoption?
St. Hubert’s says the adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and age-appropriate vaccinations. The pet also goes home with a supply of the food it has been eating at the shelter.
6. Does St. Hubert’s still provide Animal Control?
No. St. Hubert’s ended Animal Control and stray-animal housing services effective January 1, 2023. In Madison today, the Borough contracts Animal Control Solutions and instructs residents to call Madison Police at 973-593-3000 for Animal Control issues.
7. Can I bring a stray animal I found directly to St. Hubert’s?
Do not assume so. St. Hubert’s says found stray animals should be routed through the Animal Control agency serving the municipality where the animal was found. In Madison, call 973-593-3000. St. Hubert’s lost/found resources can still be used as an additional reunification tool.
8. Can I surrender my pet to St. Hubert’s?
St. Hubert’s says pets originally adopted from the organization can be surrendered back, although immediate space may not be available. For other owned pets, St. Hubert’s encourages private rehoming first and uses a surrender request/waiting-list process without guaranteeing intake.
9. Is there a public veterinary clinic at St. Hubert’s?
Yes. Mosaic Animal Health Center at St. Hubert’s is a separate doctor-owned public veterinary practice attached to the Madison campus at 575 Woodland Ave, Suite 200. Its telephone is 973-954-5919. It currently offers primary, preventive, surgical, dental, diagnostic, urgent and specialty veterinary services.
10. Who do I contact after an animal bite in Madison?
Seek appropriate medical care first. For a Madison Animal Control response, call Madison Police at 973-593-3000. Madison Health Department can be reached at 973-593-3079 during published business hours. New Jersey requires animal bites and potential rabies exposures to be reported through the appropriate local health department. Call 911 for an immediate life-threatening emergency.
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