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Animal Control
Animal Control
During Office Hours: (9:00 - 4:00) (973) 383-5570
After Hours call State Police (973) 383-1515
Animal Pound
Newton Veterinary Hospital (973) 383-4321
Wildlife Problems, Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Call NJ Division of Fish & Game (973) 383-0918
Dog Licensing
DOG LICENSE RENEWAL
**PLEASE NOTE DOG LICENSE FEES AND LATE FEES HAVE INCREASED.**
- All dogs over seven months MUST BE LICENCED. This is a State Law. The purpose is to ensure that all animals have received their rabies vaccination.
- Dog licenses may be obtained at the Hampton Township Municipal Building between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday or may be mailed to Hampton Township Municipal, 1 Rumsey Way, Newton, NJ 07860. They may also be placed in the brown lock box located next to the Municipal Office front doors, after hours.
- Please provide proof of rabies vaccination, certification of spaying/neutering ( where applicable)
- Fees: $11.00 for spayed/neutered dog and $14.00 if the dog is not.
Download Application - in adobe PDF format (Click here)
**IMPORTANT NOTE: A 2013 license will not be issued if the current rabies vaccination expires BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2013. A late fee of $5.00 is assessed for each delinquent month for each dog license issued after February 10th of the calendar year for which the license is required effective January 1, 2012.**
Cats
At the present time, Cat Licensing is not a requirement in Hampton Township. Stray cats are a major expense to the township and a nuisance to homeowners. Please do not feed or pick up a stray cat unless you are willing to take ownership of the animal as your pet and your responsibility. For information on Spaying Programs please call Deer Park Port Jervis Human Society at 1-845-856-3677.
Free Rabies Clinics in Sussex County
Available to County Residents
Date Municipality Telephone
TBA Andover Borough 973-786-6688
01/04/2013 Andover Township 973-383-4280
04/13/2013 Branchville Borough 973-948-4626
04/13/2013 Byram Township 973-347-2500
12/6/2013 Frankford Township 973-948-5566
11/03/2012 Franklin Borough 973-827-9280
04/20/2013 Fredon Township 973-383-7025
TBA Green Township 908-852-9333
TBA Hamburg Borough 973-827-9230
11/02/2013 Hampton Township 973-383-5570
11/03/2012 Hardyston Township 973-823-7020
05/19/2012 Hopatcong Borough 973-770-1200
09/29/2012 Lafayette Township 973-383-1817
10/30/2012 Montague Township 973-293-7300
01/05/2013 Newton 973-383-3521
09/22/2012 Ogdensburg Borough 973-827-3444
10/12/2013 Sandyston Township 973-948-3520
01/12/2013 Sparta Township 973-729-4493
04/12/2013 Stanhope Borough 973-347-0159
12/01/2012 Stillwater Township 973-383-9484
01/12/2013 Sussex Borough 973-875-4831
04/28/2012 Vernon Township 973-764-4055
04/20/2012 Wantage Township 973-875-7192
TBA Andover Borough 973-786-6688
01/04/2013 Andover Township 973-383-4280
04/13/2013 Branchville Borough 973-948-4626
04/13/2013 Byram Township 973-347-2500
12/6/2013 Frankford Township 973-948-5566
11/03/2012 Franklin Borough 973-827-9280
04/20/2013 Fredon Township 973-383-7025
TBA Green Township 908-852-9333
TBA Hamburg Borough 973-827-9230
11/02/2013 Hampton Township 973-383-5570
11/03/2012 Hardyston Township 973-823-7020
05/19/2012 Hopatcong Borough 973-770-1200
09/29/2012 Lafayette Township 973-383-1817
10/30/2012 Montague Township 973-293-7300
01/05/2013 Newton 973-383-3521
09/22/2012 Ogdensburg Borough 973-827-3444
10/12/2013 Sandyston Township 973-948-3520
01/12/2013 Sparta Township 973-729-4493
04/12/2013 Stanhope Borough 973-347-0159
12/01/2012 Stillwater Township 973-383-9484
01/12/2013 Sussex Borough 973-875-4831
04/28/2012 Vernon Township 973-764-4055
04/20/2012 Wantage Township 973-875-7192
How to Minimize Black Bear Conflicts
The Department of Environmental Protection offers the following simple rules to help minimize conflicts with black bears:
* Reducing conflicts with bears is a community effort. It takes only several households with unsecured food to create a nuisance bear that could affect an entire neighborhood.
* Invest in bear-proof garbage containers. If not using bear-proof garbage containers, store all garbage in containers with tight fitting lids in a secure area such as a basement, a garage, or a shed.
* Put garbage out on collection day, not the evening before.
* Wash garbage containers with a disinfectant at least once a week to eliminate odors. Draping ammonia or bleach soaked cloth over containers will help to eliminate odors.
* Do not place meat or sweet food scraps in compost piles.
* Feed birds only from Dec. 1 to April 1, when bears are least active.
* When feeding birds when beard are active, suspend birdfeeders at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean up spilled seeds and shells daily.
* Feed outdoor pets during daylight hours only. Immediately remove all food scraps and bowls after feeding.
* Clean outdoor grills thoroughly after each use. Grease and food residue can attract bears.
* Do not leave food unattended while camping or picnicking.
* Store all food items in coolers inside vehicles where they cannot be seen or in bear-proof food storage lockers at State Park facilities.
* Never feed a black bear. It is dangerous and against the law.
** Report bear damage or nuisance behavior to the local police department or the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 877-927-6337**
The Department of Environmental Protection offers the following simple rules to help minimize conflicts with black bears:
* Reducing conflicts with bears is a community effort. It takes only several households with unsecured food to create a nuisance bear that could affect an entire neighborhood.
* Invest in bear-proof garbage containers. If not using bear-proof garbage containers, store all garbage in containers with tight fitting lids in a secure area such as a basement, a garage, or a shed.
* Put garbage out on collection day, not the evening before.
* Wash garbage containers with a disinfectant at least once a week to eliminate odors. Draping ammonia or bleach soaked cloth over containers will help to eliminate odors.
* Do not place meat or sweet food scraps in compost piles.
* Feed birds only from Dec. 1 to April 1, when bears are least active.
* When feeding birds when beard are active, suspend birdfeeders at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean up spilled seeds and shells daily.
* Feed outdoor pets during daylight hours only. Immediately remove all food scraps and bowls after feeding.
* Clean outdoor grills thoroughly after each use. Grease and food residue can attract bears.
* Do not leave food unattended while camping or picnicking.
* Store all food items in coolers inside vehicles where they cannot be seen or in bear-proof food storage lockers at State Park facilities.
* Never feed a black bear. It is dangerous and against the law.
** Report bear damage or nuisance behavior to the local police department or the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 877-927-6337**