Nuisance Wildlife

Animal Control Officers do not generally address wildlife nuisance complaints unless the wildlife exhibit signs of rabies.

If you need assistance with nuisance wildlife, please contact the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for guidance at (609) 292-6685 or (877) 927-6337.

Services

Following New Jersey law, the township's Animal Control Officer responds to the following situations ONLY:

Reports of sick or injured wildlife that pose a rabies threat to the public.

Reports of sick or injured domestic animals at-large. These animals must be treated by a licensed veterinarian before being transported to a shelter. Owners of these animals will be responsible for all costs associated with any treatment.

Pick-up dogs running at large. If no owner is found, the dog will be transported to a licensed animal shelter.

Investigate dog attacks/bites and impound the animal(s) if necessary.

Impounded animals must be held for seven days at a facility licensed as a pound prior to adoption or euthanasia. Deerfield Township uses the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter at 1244 N Delsea Drive, Vineland, (856) 691-1500.

Dog Registration Application

NJ Proper Outdoor Shelter and Tethering Law Information