Animal Control

Animal Control services in the Borough of Roseland are handled by the Township of West Orange. They can be reached directly at 973-325-4121. Animal Control is responsible for animal related functions, including:

• Issuing annual dog and cat licenses
• Enforcing the rabies vaccination criteria set by the state
• Performing daily operations of the Alex Caprio Animal Control Facility
• Enforcing state and local codes
• Patrolling and impounding stray dogs and cats
• Inspecting and licensing pet shops and kennels
• Investigating animal bites
• Investigating animal nuisance complaints
• Maintaining lost and found records
• Providing rabies and animal education programs and advice
• Performing dead animal removal
• Quarantining, capturing, and submitting specimens to the State Department of Health
• Offering a rabies control program for suspect domestic animals and wildlife

For after-hours emergencies, call the Roseland Police Department at (973) 226-8700. They will contact an animal control officer. Emergency Animal Control Recall Will Be Enacted For:

• An injured domestic animal; dog or cat
• A wild animal in the living portion of the home; squirrel, raccoon, bat
• An animal posing an immediate threat to a person or domestic animal
• A suspect rabid animal that is confined or acting in an aggressive manner
• An animal blocking the entrance to a resident's home
• A police action at the Sergeant's request
• Wild dogs posing an immediate threat