Animal Control

 

New Fees Starting April 1, 2024

$13.00 for non-neutered or non-spayed

$10.00 for neutered or spayed

** $10.00 late fee is added per pet for a renewal

Application for Dog License

Dog Licensing

New Jersey State Statute requires that all dogs be licensed and have a current tag affixed to their collar or harness.  All dogs six (6) months or older must be licensed.

All dog licenses in Woolwich Township expire on December 31st of each year, regardless of when the license was purchased. A late fee of $10.00 per dog will be enforced April 1st. The license must be issued in the name of an adult member of the household.

Dog License Charges- New Fees april 1, 2024

Non-Neutered or Non-Spayed   Neutered or Spayed **Late Fee of $10.00 per pet is charged starting April 1st
$13.00 $10.00

**Late fee:            $23.00                    **  Late fee:           $20.00

    • Bring proof of rabies certificate valid through October 31st of the current licensing year or beyond.
    • Show spayed/neutered certificate if not on file.
  • Dog licenses are due first week in January.
  • A $10.00 late fee is charged starting April 1st.

Contact Person

Gabriella Rosario                                                         
Deputy Clerk 
(856) 467-2666 ext. 7102

grosario@woolwichtwp.org

Additional Information 

No dog shall be permitted off the premises of the owner or the person keeping or harboring such dog unless said dog shall be on a leash held by a person over the age of 12 years and who shall have complete control of the dog

How many pets?

Dogs and cats, as pets are permitted, but not more than three of each, over four months of age per lot

Any person who shall keep or harbor any dog of licensing age, as defined by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1, for a period of 10 days or more shall, for the purposes of this article, be deemed to be the owner of the dog or dogs so kept and harbored.

Habitual barking: No person shall own any dog which habitually cries or barks in a manner which would annoy or disturb a reasonable person. An “annoyance or disturbance,” for the purpose of this section, shall be defined as barking, howling or crying continuously for a period of 10 minutes or more or intermittently for 30 minutes or more. A violation of this section shall subject the owner of the offending dog to the penalties for a violation of this chapter.
Call the non-emergency number at 856-589-0911

Gloucester County Animal Control is Woolwich Township controlling authority.

Animal Control Services – 856-881-2828
  • Animal Bites
  • Animal Cruelty
  • Bats/ West Nile Virus
  • Deceased Animals
  • Stray Animals
    •   If you spot an animal exhibiting unusual behavior
  • Traps
  • Wildlife
  • Emergency Services