Dog Licensing / Animal Control

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for 2024 has been scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  Washington Parks and Recreation Building
33 Little Philadelphia Road
Washington, NJ 07882

If you are NEW to Franklin Township and you have NOT licensed your dog, please fill out the dog application, and a copy of your Rabies vaccination certificate.  Make check payable to Franklin Township in the amount of $10 for neutered/spayed or $13 for NOT neutered/spayed.

Dog Owners Notice to Franklin Township Residents

Please drop off your check (made payable to Franklin Township) in our “OUTSIDE DROP BOX” or mail to P.O. Box 547,  Broadway, NJ 08808, Attention Dog Licensing. We will be happy to mail your dog license back to you. Please note that if you must use cash, only exact cash will be accepted. If your dog’s Rabies Vaccination Certificate is not good through November 1st, of the current licensing year, you will need to re-vaccinate, prior to renewing the license and provide proof.

License fees are as follows:

PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE IN DOG LICENSE/LATE FEES TO BEGIN JANUARY 1ST, 2018

Neutered/Spayed Animals………………………….$10.00
Non-Neutered and Non-Spayed Animals……………………..$13.00
Late fee after January 31st……….February $1 late fee, March $5 late fee, April-Dec $10 late fee

Any questions, please call our Dog Licensing Officials:

Denise L. Becton - 908-689-3994 x15

**** “New” Dog License Application

Animal Control Officer

Robert Lagonera
Phone: 908-763-5035
E-mail: communityanimalcontrol@gmail.com

Please be advised that effective immediately the Animal Control Officer will be responding to dispatch calls ONLY. This is to ensure that the same protocols that are in place to protect all of our first responders are extended to the ACO as well. If you have an animal control problem please dial 908-763-5035. This number will connect you with the New Jersey State Police Dispatch Center.

You can also find us on Facebook @foundanimalsofwashingtontwpandfranklintwpnewjersey

Animal Cruelty Material

Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws 2018