THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY MANDATES ALL DOGS MUST HAVE CURRENT RABIES VACCINATIONS PURSUANT TO NJSA 4:19-15.1 et seq. AND REQUIRES ALL MUNICIPALITIES TO MONITOR SUCH BY THE LICENSING OF DOGS. THEREFORE, EVERY DOG OWNER IN LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP IS REQUIRED TO LICENSE THEIR PET EVERY YEAR WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
Dog Licenses may be purchased at the Township Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Dogs Running at Large: Owners are subject to a fine if their dog is running loose, not led by a leash, chain, etc., whether picked up by Animal Control or not.
Animal Shelter: Any dog or cat running at large will be seized and detained at the Burlington County Animal Shelter, 609-265-5073.
Public Health Nuisance Code of N.J. Section II-2.1, 2.2 Lumberton Twp. Ord. Section 136-811 Owners of DOGS & CATS are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of all pet waste. OWNERS ARE SUBJECT TO FINES UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE.
DOGS WHO BITE
If your dog bites someone, do the following:
1. Call Lumberton Township Police at (609)267-8300 immediately.
2. Advise person bitten by your dog to see a doctor immediately.
3. Contact Animal Control Officer at 856-786-6623
THE BURLINGTON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER is located at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton, NJ. They can be reached at: (609) 265-5073 or online at: https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/168/Animal-Shelter
Call the Police at (609) 267-8300 if you observe a stray, injured or dead dog or cat on public streets. The Police Officer will take appropriate action. If veterinarian services are provided, the owner, if known, will be responsible for any cost incurred.
REMINDER TO ALL DOG & CAT OWNERS: There is a maximum of 4 dogs and/or 6 cats permitted per residence pursuant to Lumberton Township Ordinance.