Animal Control

In Chatham Township, Animal Control items will be handled by the Chatham Township Police.

Please note the following:

• Unless it is known that the mother has been killed or injured, the public is urged to leave young wildlife alone. Most times, what appears to be an orphaned young animal is not, and the best thing to do is to leave the animal where it is found.
• If a usually nocturnal animal is out during the day, it does not necessarily mean that the animal is rabid. In the spring and summer it is not uncommon to see an adult raccoon out during daylight hours. In addition, while foxes are most active at night, they, like the raccoons, can be active anytime that food is available.

Please call Chatham Township PD at their NON EMERGENCY number 973-377-0100 for animal control inquiries.

Dog and Cat Licensing

All dogs and cats in the Township of Chatham must be registered by January 31st each year.

Please note the following important licensing information is needed:

• In order to qualify for the spayed/neutered discount the owner must have proof on record at the Clerk’s Office, submit it with the application, or sign a sworn statement with the veterinarian’s name and address, the date your dog was spayed/neutered and the reason why no certificate from the veterinarian is available.
• An updated rabies inoculation certificate must be attached to the application.

If mailing payment, be sure to include spay/neuter certificate, rabies certificate and check payable to Chatham Township.

If registering in person, come to the Township Clerk’s office between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.