Animal Control and Rabies Clinic

609-844-7092

The Animal Control Officer responds to citizen complaints concerning domestic animals and wildlife, picks up stray animals and investigates animal bites and animal cruelty cases. A door-to-door dog and cat canvas is conducted annually by the Animal Control Officer. For an emergency after normal business hours, call 609-896-1111.

Free rabies clinics are scheduled twice a year to coincide with each of the licensing periods for dogs and cats. The next Clinic is scheduled for January 15 and registration is required. Use this link for more details including how to register.. The rabies vaccine is available for both dogs and cats. Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. Dog licenses must be obtained in January of each year and cat licenses are due every September.

Backyard Poultry: Having chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys can be harmful to your health as they carry Salmonella. While it usually does not make the birds sick, Salmonella can cause serious illness when it is passed on to people. Click here to see brochure regarding Salmonella. This document provides additional advise to poultry owners. You may also go to the CDC website for more information.

DEP Offers Safety Tips as Bears Leave Their Dens in Search of Food: It is important for residents who live in "bear country" to be aware of steps they can take to reduce chances of bears coming onto their property. Please see Press Release. Additional information can be found on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website.

What You Need to Know about Coyotes and Foxes

Despite being one of the most successful urban mammals, many people are surprised to see a coyote or fox in their backyard – and that surprise often leads to panic. The good news is that there really is not much to worry about! For more details use the attached link.

Birds of Prey and the Backyard Food Chain

Birds of prey are magnificent birds. They are an important part of the ecosystems to which they belong and provide rodent control in urban ecosystems. As more wild animals are displaced by overdevelopment and human activities, it's important that we learn to peacefully coexist with them - and protect our pets at the same time. For more details see the attached flyer.

Facts about Deer

The Mercer County Wildlife Center has prepared a brochure with valuable information regarding deer, the impact they have on residents, how to protect your gardens and the best way to avoid them while driving.