Animal Control

Animal Control Officers

Office Phone

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

Animal Control Emergencies

The Ewing Township Animal Control Officers operate under the auspices of the Health Department and enforce all municipal and state regulations concerning the care and treatment of animals. They respond to citizen complaints concerning small animals, pick up strays, investigate animal bites, remove dead animals from Township roadways and provide rescue for sick, mistreated or abandoned animals at the township’s animal shelter.

License Your Dog

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

Animal Bites

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 try to remember as many details of the incident as possible including:

• description of the animal,
• the time and location of the incident,
• where the animal went and
• Note the name, address and phone number of the animal’s owner, if known.

Complaints

The animal control officers also investigate all complaints regarding mistreated, neglected or diseased animals.

Requirements for Caring for Your Pet

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.

Animal Waste

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)