Who to Call: The Health Department (973-762-8120) and the Animal Control Officer (973) 762-8120, ext. 4200.

• In Maplewood, licenses for dogs and cats are handled by the Health Department, and need to be renewed annually.
• License numbers must be displayed on cats and dogs.
• Report lost animals to the Health Department (973-762-8120) and the Animal Control Officer (973-762-8120, ext. 4200)

DOGS

• New Jersey law and township ordinance require dog owners to license any dog at least seven months old by the end of January.

• Dogs that are over seven months old or have a full set of teeth require licenses. Dog licenses are $18.

CATS

• Licenses for spayed and neutered cats cost $15. Cats that aren’t spayed or neutered cost $18.

BIRDS

• Keeping loud, squawky birds as pets violates the town’s noise ordinances.