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Wayne Animal Control, a Division of the Wayne Health & Welfare Department, handles well over a hundred complaints a year ranging from barking dogs to animal cruelty.  If there is an animal issue you may call our office at 973-694-9295 or email us.  We will take the appropriate action to rectify a problem or counsel the complaining party as to their rights and possible course of action.  Animal to human bites and animal-to-animal bites are to be reported to Animal Control for implementation of rabies protocol.

Our office fields many calls regarding issues on domestic animals and wildlife.  We have various literatures on animal health and behavior.  We asked our Town Library to stock a book called “Wild Neighbors” by the Humane Society of the United States.  It is available in reference for viewing and to check out.  It answers many questions and gives suggestions on wildlife issues.

If our office cannot answer your questions or offer a solution to a problem we will refer you to the appropriate people or agencies that may better assist you. We have many contacts in many areas and we will do our best to offer you assistance.

We strongly believe that education is the key to solving many animal issues.  We are available for lectures at your school or organization. Please call our office at 973-694-9295 or email us for more information.

Wayne Animal Control and Help Eliminate Lost Pets (HELP) have been successful in offering a Low Cost Microchip Clinic to our residents.  This form of permanent pet identification ensures the safe return of a lost pet if he /she is found and scanned for the microchip.  We run clinics concurrent with our free Rabies Clinics 4 times a year. Pre registration is required.  The total cost is 22.00.  For more details and to sign up please call Animal Control at 973-694-9295 or email us.

Wayne Township offers free Rabies Vaccinations to all dogs and cats.  There are three clinics in May and one clinic in November at the Town Garage on Dey Road.  Cat or Dog first rabies vaccinations are good for one year; subsequent shots are for a three-year duration.  Dogs and cats may be licensed once they have a current rabies vaccination that does not expire before November 1^st of each licensing year.  Renewals for licenses are every January by mail or in person at the Town Hall 475 Valley Road. License renewals are mailed to pet owners automatically every January.

Information or applications for Low Cost Spay/Neuter programs are available through Animal Control.  There are definite health benefits besides cutting down on overpopulation to altering your pet.  Please call Animal Control at 973-694-9295 or email us for in depth information on the various programs available and health issues.

Animal Control - Debra De Lucca & Symone Negrini