Animal Control Policies & Ordinances

Montclair Township Ordinances regarding pet ownership, licensing, breeding, keeping wild animals and others, can be found in this section. Also posted is the Township's euthanasia policy.

Montclair Township Ordinances pertaining to animal control are listed in Montclair E-Code360 General Code. Animal Control legislation is listed in Section II, Chapter 82:

Article I: Dogs
Article II: Wild or Non-domestic Animals
Article III: Trapping of Birds or Animals

Article IV: Animal Raising or Breeding
Article V: Cats
Article VI: Feeding of Wildlife
Article VII: Animal Control Officers

Section II, Chapter 83 provides the Animal Shelter fee schedule for various services.

The Township of Montclair Animal Shelter Draft Euthanasia Policy of 11/21/08 is currently under review. A policy will be posted once it has been approved.