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OFFICE ADDRESS:
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016

OFFICE HOURS:
M–F 7am–3pm

MAP: City Hall Location
TEL: 609-386-0262
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CELL:
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DIVISION SUPERVISION:
John Lazzarotti, Jr.
Chief of Police

DIVISION CONTACT:
Stanley G. "Chuck" Janson
TEL: 609-386-0262 Ext. 224
CELL: 609-410-7187

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1

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ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION Please obey leash laws and scoop

The Supervisor of the Animal Control Division was formerly known as the Animal Control Officer. This Division under the auspices of the Police Division of the Public Safety Dept. and according to Municipal Code performs all appropriate functions with regard to maintaining public safety while sharing the City with animals, including:

  • Enforcement of Municipal Codes relating to animals
  • Responsible for capture, containment and proper disposition of strays at large, or potentially dangerous domestic animals
  • Oversee conformance with City Animal Licensing standards
  • Meet State of New Jersey animal cruelty and safety standards
  • Prepare Division annual budget

The Division of Animal Control does not issue dog licenses. All dogs living in the City of Burlington over the age of 6 months must be licensed annually. Cats need not be licensed.

Dog licenses are available from the Health Division / Registrar of Vital Statistics, 9am–5pm M–F at:
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 137
Be prepared to provide:
• certificate of rabies vaccination
• proof of spaying or neutering, if done.
Fees are:
Dogs spayed or neutered: $8/yr.
Dogs NOT spayed or neutered: $11/yr.
Dog licenses should be renewed each calendar year during the month of January, or the owner will be assessed a late fee!
Dog Licenses are no longer offered at Keegan Center.

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