Shipping Pets

All pets at Picatinny Arsenal must be registered by the local animal control agency. You must have proof of a current rabies vaccine.

Animal Control office:

• 65 Mount Hope Road
• Rockaway, NJ 07866 
• Phone: 973-983-2848 / 973-983-2849
• Email health@rockawaytownship.org 

Requirements

Township Ordinance requires that all dogs/cats must be licensed within 10 days acquiring the animal, if your dog/cat is 7 months of age or possesses a set of permanent teeth.

• Licensing tags must be affixed to collar or harness.
• Newly acquired dogs/cats must be licensed within 10 days of acquisition.
• New residents must register their dog/cat within 10 days of moving into the Township, or transfer license from another New Jersey Municipality.
• All dog/cat licenses expire on December 31st of the year issued, regardless of when the license was obtained.
• A current rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed veterinarian must be provided in order to obtain a license.
• In order to be "current" the vaccination cannot expire before November 1st of the licensing year.
• If your pet's rabies shot expires mid-year, you may re-vaccinate prior to the expiration date. Consult your veterinarian with any questions.
• All dog/cat licenses must be renewed by January 31st of the licensing year. After January 31st late fees will be assessed at $5/month for each animal beginning on February 1st. (ie. February $5, March $10, April $15, etc.)
• Licenses are not transferable between animals.
• If your dog/cat passed away, is no longer owned, or has been moved out of Rockaway Township, you must contact the Division of Health. Failure to do so may result in fines.

There are no quarantines required for pets arriving from overseas as long as you provide an up-to-date rabies vaccine and a certificate of health stating that your pet has no diseases.

Once you have decided that an animal is going to be your traveling companion, be sure to plan for your trip well in advance.

Make sure your pet has no health problems. Your companion will be subjected to conditions guaranteed to cause stress. A clean bill of health is an important first step in assuring your pet's ability to adjust safely to unfamiliar surroundings.

Also, make sure you have a proper carrier for your pet and that it has the proper identification tags. Information should include your name, address and phone number and the name of your pet.

There are no kennels on base. Remember, it is a good idea to make advance reservations as soon as you know your arrival date and have your pet's immunization records.

Local area Kennels

Title Shot Kennels(973) 664-1919

Camp Bow Wow (862) 288-8441

Paws-Itive Experience Pet Services· (973) 625-2495