Warren Township Increasing Enforcement Of Animal License Laws

Press release from Warren Township:

Jan. 25, 2021

The Health Department advises that rabies is around and the best way to protect your pets and yourselves is to vaccinate your pets against rabies. In addition, avoid contact with any wild animals and keep your pets on a leash when outdoors.

In order to protect our community, because unlicensed and unvaccinated pets are a public health concern, the Township is increasing its enforcement of state and local laws requiring licenses, including increasing late fees to encourage prompt licensing and issuing summonses for failure to license.

All dogs and cats must be licensed annually by January 31. To avoid the increased late fees, please license your animal before January 31, 2021. After February 1, late fees will be charged every month a pet is not licensed. In order for your pet to be issued a license, proof of an up-to-date rabies inoculation must also be provided. Please note that proof of rabies must be valid for the entire year of licensing.

Prevent animal emergencies and avoid further action by the Health Department by licensing your pets now. If you have any questions regarding licensing or online renewals, please contact the Warren Township Health Department at 908-753-8000 ext. 239 or by email at pmartins@warrennj.org.

This press release was produced by Warren Township. The views expressed here are the author's own.