Animal Control
Animal Control Officer
Newton Animal Control provides animal control services to Stillwater 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 License Information
2025 FEES:
Spayed/Neutered: $11.00
Non-Spayed/Neutered: $14.00
Late Fee: $5.00 per month per dog
(Late fee is applied after 2/10/2025)
2025 Dog License Application
To Renew/Apply Online, Click here!
Dog Licensing Application
Click the link below to download the application to register or renew you dog(s) license for the year 2025. Please know that we now have an online program where you can do this all from the comfort of your home.
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All dogs over seven (7) months old MUST BE LICENSED. In order for a license to be issued, the State of New Jersey requires that the animal is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies certificate must not expire prior to November 1st of the licensing year and if it does the animal will have to be revaccinated. Vaccinating early should not harm your animal however if your vet feels the animal should not be vaccinated early, have your vet write a note stating why the pet cannot be vaccinated and then a license can be issued.
Stillwater Township holds a FREE Rabies Clinic in November at the DPW Building, 919 Middleville Road. All Dogs and Cats are welcome.
Dog licenses may be obtained:
- At the Stillwater Township Municipal Building between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. They may also be placed in the black lock box located next to the Municipal Office front doors after hours.
- Mail to Stillwater Township Attention: Dog Account, 964 Stillwater Road, Newton, NJ 07860. Any questions please call the Municipal Office at 973-383-9484.
- Through our online system, where you will have to create an account. You can upload all required documentation and a picture of your dog(s).
- Please provide proof of rabies vaccination after November 1st of the licensing year and certification of spaying/neutering (where applicable). If applying by mail, please include a copy of a valid rabies certificate.
- If you no longer own your dog, if it is deceased, or you have moved out of Stillwater Township, please notify the township, 973-383-9484. Failure to do so can result in unnecessary paperwork in the future and a possible summons.
- Fees: $11.00 for spayed/neutered dog and $14.00 if the dog is not
- Important Note: A 2025 license will not be issued if the current rabies vaccination expires BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2025. A late fee of $5.00 is assessed for each delinquent month for each dog license issued after January 31st of the calendar year for which the license is required.
Please leash all pets!
Wildlife Problems, Hunting and Fishing Licenses
For all of the above, contact the NJ Division of Fish and Game at 973-383-0918.
Black Bears
To report a nuisance black bear, call the DEP’s 24-hour, toll-free hotline: 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337)
Visit the Office of Emergency Management page for links and the latest information
