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Animal
Shelter
ALL animal bites
(including dogs, cats, raccoons, bats, etc) must be reported
immediately to the Health Department. Biting dogs are quarantined
and only released with a veterinarian's report.
- An Animal Control
Officer is on 24 hour call to answer animal emergencies. The
Animal Control Officer can be reached by calling the Police
Dispatcher at 873-2300.
- The Animal Pound
is located behind the Municipal Building on DeMott Lane. Stray
animals are brought to the pound and held for seven days. Anyone
wishing to adopt an animal or assist in the adoption of these
animals should contact the Animal Pound at (732)
873-2500 Ext. 255.
- Free walk-in RABIES
CLINICS for dogs and cats are offered several times each year.
- All dogs seven months
or older must be licensed - NJ law makes proof of rabies vaccine
mandatory before a license can be issued. Dog licenses can
be obtained in the Township Clerk's Office at the Municipal
Building, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset. The license fee includes
a metal ID tag.
Franklin
Township Animal Shelter
List
of Pets Available for Adoption at the Shelter
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