Dennis Township Dog Census to Begin Feb. 26

SEAVILLE – The Township of Dennis would like to inform residents of Dennis that Shore Animal Control Services will be beginning the bi-annual dog census Feb. 26, 2014.
All dog licenses now purchased are considered past due and, a late fee of five dollars ($5.) will be charged. The animal control company for the township will be conducting a door to door patrol of all houses and the census will continue until September, 2014 as required by state law.
One of the primary reasons of the state mandate is to ensure all dogs have their rabies vaccinations for public safety. (Note: Rabies vaccinations, which expire on or before Oct. 31, 2014, cannot be licensed without an updated rabies vaccination booster).
Residents can still come to the township with proof of rabies vaccinations and spay and neuter proof (for the reduced license fee) to secure a 2014 license. The price now with the added late fee for all dogs is:
$15.00 for spayed or neutered
$17.00 for unaltered pets.
*All licenses requested by mail will cost $0.50 extra per license or enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
To apply for the license, please visit the township hall at 571 Petersburg Road, PO Box 204, Dennisville, NJ 08214. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Shore Animal Control is encouraging all residents to bring their pets indoors during these extreme temperatures. Dogs and cats are very susceptible to frostbite during these lower temperatures. Dr. Nick Holland, owner of Shore Animal Control Services recommends all pets be brought indoors with temperatures below 40 degrees. Holland continues, “Older pets and short haired pets are especially vulnerable to hypothermia during these extreme temperatures. Dogs should be let outside to relieve themselves no more than 15 minutes when temperatures are below 32 degrees. Be alert for signs of frostbite and injury. Dogs’ ears, paws and tails are especially susceptible, and if you suspect frostbite, contact your veterinarian. If your dog plays on ice or hard, frozen dirt, check his paws for cuts and always wipe his feet after a walk in the snow to remove ice pellets and salt deposits.”