Animal Control

Ordinances Adoption Pet License Application

Animal Control Ordinances

These regulations are meant to protect the health and safety of the public. Please obey the law.

· Ordinance 5-8.2 All dogs to wear current year license tag

· Ordinance BH:10-5.1 All cats to wear current year license tag

· Ordinance 5-8.5 Dog may not disturb the peace, especially between 12:00 am and 6:00 am

· Ordinance 5-8.6 Dogs may not run at large

· Ordinance 5-8.7 Dog must be on a leash in public domain

· Ordinance 5-8.9 Dog feces must be removed

Please note: If your dog or cat is injured and without identification, the Animal Control Officer is required by law to seek medical treatment. The cost incurred for treatment will be the owner’s responsibility.

Animals for Adoption

Roxdane Kennels
75 Stirling Road
Warren, New Jersey
(908) 755-0227

Roxdane Kennels is the animal holding facility for all of Bernards Township. On this page you will find information on how to contact Roxdane Kennels for animal adoptions. These animals include some stray animals which have been picked up by our Animal Control Officer. They legally must remain for seven days at the kennel. After the seventh day if nobody has called to claim the animal, they are available for the general public to adopt.

Roxdane Kennels tries its best to find good homes for the animals. If you are looking for a pet please give them a call and see what they have available. Also, if you are not able to adopt an animal but would still like to help them donations are always appreciated.

Township of Bernards Dog & Cat Licensing Application

All Bernards Township dogs and cats must be licensed yearly, as per NJ Statute 4:19-15.2a and Bernards Township Ordinance BH:10-5.2. Any current annual dog and cat license expires on January 31 of each year. The licensing of animals is an important aspect of rabies and animal control.

PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

· PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION - available from your vet (if rabies vaccination was given through Bernards Township Clinic, we will have it on record). If your dog/cat’s rabies vaccination expires before the end of the new license year, you will need to have the animal revaccinated prior to getting a new license.

· PROOF OF ALTERATION - this is available from your veterinarian; once presented, proof is not needed again.

· A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE

· PAYMENT DUE BY JANUARY 31
~ Cat: $10.00, plus $3.00 extra if the cat is not altered (spayed or neutered).
As of March 1st a late fee of $10.00 will be charged.
~ Dog: $21.00, plus $3.00 extra if the dog is not altered (spayed or neutered).
As of March 1st a late fee of $10.00 will be charged.

· Application Form is available in pdf format here.
*ONE APPLICATION PER ANIMAL. PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF THIS FORM IF NECESSARY.