Mon – Fri: 8:30 – 4:00
Closed from 12–1pm
Ewing, NJ 08628
P: (609) 883-2900 ext. 7691
f: (609) 883-0215
Mailing Address
Township of Ewing
Public Health Officer
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628
The Ewing Township Animal Control Officer operates under the auspices of the Health Department and enforces all municipal and state regulations concerning the care and treatment of animals. He responds to citizen complaints concerning small animals, picks up strays, investigates animal bites, removes dead animals from Township roadways and provides rescue for sick, mistreated or abandoned animals at the township’s animal shelter.
All dogs age seven months or older must be licensed and immunized against rabies infection, with the latter expiring no earlier than April 1 of the coming year. Licenses may be renewed each June and are valid for one calendar year. Proof of immunization and sterilization (if applicable) is required at the time of licensing. Licensing is managed by the Municipal Clerk's Office. For more information see the Dog Licensing page on this website. Ewing Township Code §97.
The animal control officer also investigates all complaints regarding mistreated, neglected or diseased animals.
All dogs must be on leashes at all times when outside of your fenced in property and supervised.
Cat owners are encouraged to keep cats as INDOOR pets and be sure they are spayed/neutered.
Did you know that animal waste from pets can pollute our waters? When left on the ground, pet waste is washed by rain and melting snow and ice into storm drains that carry it to our rivers, lakes, the ocean and drinking water.
Animal waste contains a high concentration of nutrients as well as bacteria and disease-causing microorganisms that can cause problems.
You are required by law to pick up dog feces after your dog. (§97-3).
All animal bites should be reported to the Health Department to reduce the risk from aggressive animals and to help curb the potential transmission of rabies.
Please also try to remember as many details of the incident as possible including: