Department of
Animal Control
contact
Newton Animal Control
(973) 383-2525
option 0
non-emergency
email
Fredon Animal Shelter
Dogs and cats picked up in Fredon will be taken to:
Newton Animal Shelter
Department of
Animal Control
Newton Animal Control provides animal control services to Fredon Township under a shared services agreement.
For non-emergency matters, the most efficient way to reach Animal Control is by email at animalcontrol@newtonpolice.org.
For emergencies, or to speak with an Animal Control Officer, please call (973) 383-2525 and select Option 0. A police dispatcher will take your information and ensure an officer contacts you promptly.
Dog Licenses
Dog licenses are issued by Fredon Township. To apply for a dog license, download the form, print, complete, and mail it with the proper fee and rabies certification to Fredon Township.
All dogs over the age of seven (7) months must be licensed and vaccinated for rabies under state law.
New Licenses may be purchased at Town Hall for $11.00 for a spayed or neutered dog, or $14.00 for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. New residents who have a valid New Jersey license from another town may obtain a Fredon Township license at no charge for the same year. Rabies vaccination must be good through November 1 of the current year.
License Renewals are mailed during the month of December each year. If you do not receive a renewal form, contact the Township Licensing Official during the first week of January. All renewals not post marked by January 31 of each year will be considered LATE and will be subject to late fees of $5.00 per month per dog and a possible summons.
Rabies Clinic
A Free Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats is typically held in November of each year. When planning to attend the clinic please remember Dogs must be leashed on a non-retractable leash; Cats must be in individual carriers. If you miss the Fredon Township clinic, a list for the dates and times of clinics offered by other municipalities are posted on the Sussex County website or by contacting the Sussex County Health Department at 973 579-0370.
Cruelty to Animals
Amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (hereinafter “the Act”), N.J.S.A. 4:22-17 et seq., were recently signed into law. The new legal requirements set forth in the Act apply to any individual who owns or has custody or control (hereinafter “caretaker”) of a dog, service animal or an animal that is a pet.
Statutes
The full text of the statutes and the plain language description of the provisions and requirements are posted here:
4:22-26 Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty
4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees
Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws 2018Accordion content
Trap, Neuter, Release
Information about the TNR program to come…
Wildlife
Black Bears Information
To report a nuisance black bear, call the DEP’s 24-hour, toll-free hotline: 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337)
Coyote and Fox Information
DEP Hotline (877-WARN-DEP) should be contacted if assistance is needed with a diseased animal.
Fishing License and Permit Information
Licensing
rabies clinic
November 14, 2026
