January is dog license renewal month for Lawrence Township residents. Any dog over the age of 7 months is required by law to be licensed. According to New Jersey Law, in order to obtain your dog’s license, its rabies immunization must be valid for the entire licensing period. Should your dog’s rabies certificate expire anytime between January 2016 and October 31, 2016, you are required by State law to revaccinate your dog prior to obtaining its 2016 license.
The Lawrence Township Health Department is set to hold a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for all dogs and cats over the age of 3 months on Saturday, February 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. The clinic will be held at the National Guard Armory located at 101 Eggerts Crossing Road in Lawrence Township.
All pets must be accompanied by an adult, leashed or in suitable carriers. For safety and insurance purposes children under 7 years of age will not be permitted. All visitors are required to stop at the guard shack and provide identification.
For more information, contact the Animal Control Officer at (609) 844-7092.
Dog licenses are renewed in the Municipal Clerk’s office. Proof of current rabies certification and proof of spaying or neutering (if applicable) must be presented when a license is purchased by mail or in person. The fee is $11 if spayed or neutered and $14 if not spayed or neutered. Effective April 1 a delinquent fee will be assessed in the amount of $5 plus $1 per month for each month delinquent. Applications can be downloaded at lawrencetwp.com.
For more information regarding dog licensing, contact the Municipal Clerk at (609) 844-7000.
