Cat, Dog Licenses Need To Be Renewed For Basking Ridge Residents

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Bernards Township is reminding residents to renew their dogs and cats licenses for 2018. All dog and cat licenses expire on Jan. 31 of each year.

To download a license application click here. Mail applications to: Bernards Township Health Department Attn: Michelle Santoro 262 South Finley Ave. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

In order for a license to be issued, the owner must present proof that a licensed veterinarian has vaccinated the dog / cat against rabies and that the duration of immunity from that vaccination fully extends through 10 months of the 12-month licensing period. An exemption to the rabies inoculation requirement shall be granted if the owner presents written certification from a licensed veterinarian that the dog/cat cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or course of therapy.

For more information call or email Michelle Santoro, Bernards Township Animal Control Officer, at 908-204-3066 or MSantoro@Bernards.org.

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