What services do we provide?

Animal Control 201-547-4888 from 7am-10pm everyday, holidays/nights emergencies only. Services provided such as rabies control, stray animal housing and confinement, animal bite cases, removal of wildlife from living quarters, animal transport services, investigations of animal complaints, dangerous animal trapping etc.
Animal Shelter 201-547-5700 from 7am-7pm everyday by appointment for reclaiming pets. Open public hours Sat & Sun 12pm-6:30pm, Tues &Thurs 2-6pm for adoptions, fostering etc

What does building a Culture of Health mean to Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services - Division of Animal Care & Control as an organization?

The Division of Animal Care and Control is committed to preventing the spread of zoonotic disease, the safe handling of lost and stray domestic animals, the humane treatment of sick and injured animals and the enforcement of all State , County and City animal laws. Our priority is the care and treatment of animals and to educate the public about animal safety. Helping people solve animal problems builds a healthier and happier Jersey City.