Animal Control

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

To speak with the Animal Control office, please call 973-663-3241. View services provided:

• Animal Complaint Investigation (Running at large, neglect, etc.)
• Dog and Cat Licensing -  (please call 973-208-6120)
• Rabies Clinic
• Rabies Control

DISTRIBUTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY MATERIALS

TO THOSE LICENSING A DOG IN NEW JERSEY

Pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2017, CHAPTER 189 b. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has provided links to the following information on its website

• Link to - 4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees
• Link to - 4:22-26 Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty
• Link to - Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws 2018

For additional information please Contact:

•    Colin T. Campbell, DVM, State Public Health Veterinarian, at colin.campbell@doh.nj.gov 

•    The Communicable Disease Service, Office of Veterinary Public Health at (609) 826-5964

Note: The NJDOH does not have the authority to investigate animal cruelty situations