Animal Control & Wildlife
ANIMAL CONTROL INFORMATION
TO DISPATCH ANIMAL CONTROL:
- Call the Oakland Police Department for:
- Sick, Injured, or Dangerous Animals, Stray Domestic Animals, Animal Bites, Animal Cruelty, Conflict Mitigation Situations, Carcasses on County-owned and Borough-owned Roadways and Properties:
- Emergencies: Call 911
- Non-Emergencies: Call 201-337-6171
- Sick, Injured, or Dangerous Animals, Stray Domestic Animals, Animal Bites, Animal Cruelty, Conflict Mitigation Situations, Carcasses on County-owned and Borough-owned Roadways and Properties:
- Removal of Dead Animals or Nuisance Animals on private property is the responsibility of the homeowner.
- Oakland has contracted with TYCO Animal Control for Animal Control Services.
MOSQUITO CONTROL INFORMATION
The following links provide information for when Bergen County sprays to control the mosquito population. Whenever a spray is scheduled, residents are advised to keep their windows closed.
Bergen County Mosquito Control website, click here to view.
Click here to view Bergen County's spray maps.
Click here for a Q&A Fact Sheet on Duet adulticide, mosquito control product used to eliminate adult mosquitoes.
Click here to learn more about Vectobac, the mosquito control product used to control mosquito larvae.
Click here for the Vectobac specimen label, for more details concerning this product.
2024 FREE ANNUAL RABIES VACCINE CLINIC
Stay tuned!! The date for the 2024 Rabies Clinic is still to be determined. Pre-Registration & Appointments will be REQUIRED.
BOROUGH POLICIES & ONLINE RESOURCES
Animal Bites - Report all animal bites in the borough to the Oakland Police Department
For emergencies CALL 911
For non-emergencies, call 201-337-6171, and the Health Department at 201-337-8111 X2018
Get information on how to Protect Yourself From Rabies
Cats - Municipal Code Chapter 5 - Animal Control | Protect Yourself From Rabies | Managing Nuisance
Chickens - The Building Department’s Zoning Official is responsible for regulations pertaining to keeping chickens in Oakland. They may be reached at 201-337-8111 X 2022 or at zoningofficer@oakland-nj.org
Dogs - Municipal Code Chapter 5 - Animal Control | Protect Yourself From Rabies
Pets - How to De-skunk
Rabies - What You Need to Know
Report all animal bites which occur in the borough to the Oakland Police Department (Call 911 for emergencies or 201-337-6171 for non-emergencies) and the Health Department (Call 201-337-8111 X2019).
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