Keep Fido & Fluffy Safe By Knowing The Warning Signs Of Over Heating & Following These ASPCA Safety Tips

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), has a few suggestions for pet owners on keeping their pets healthy, happy & cool during the summer hot weather. During a heatwave, the most important points are NEVER LEAVE YOUR DOG OR CAT ALONE IN A PARKED CAR, even for a few minutes. Temperatures can easily climb to 190+ degrees Farenheit in a matter of minutes, causing fatal heat strokes - even with the windows open!

Among the most common warning signs your pet is overheating are excessive panting, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling and heart rate, stupor, seizures and even collapse.

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Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy announced this week that the Department of Health & Human Services/Bureau of Animal Control has been awarded a $79,500 grant from PetSmart Charities to help end the overwhelming surrendering of unwanted animals with a targeted spay/neuter program.This grant will allow the City to help pet owners spay or neuter 400 dogs and 600 cats in a particular zip code, in this case 07305.

The 07305 zip-code was chosen because of the amount of owner surrenders, strays, dead animals reported in that particular area. NOTE: Because the grant money is limited, all spay/neuters are on a first come, first serve basis, and all dogs must be licensed.

?I applaud PetSmart Charities for investing in Jersey City and the hard work of the Bureau of Animal Control for recognizing the considerable benefits healthy pets provide for our residents? quality of life,? said Mayor Healy. ?We understand that many people are struggling, and that is why sought private funding to help our pet owners who may be facing difficult times. Our goal and PetSmart?s goal is to provide owners with the opportunity of keeping their pets rather than surrendering them to a shelter or abandoning them on the streets.?

The Humane Society estimates between three and four million cats and dogs are euthanized each year and that 25 percent of all pets in shelters are purebreds as opposed to mixes. In sharp contrast, US Pet Industry, consisting of, among other items, food, toys, and veterinary visits, contributed more than $50 billion to the national economy last year alone.

To make an appointment for your pet, or to see what low-cost services are available for your non-07305 zip code cat or dog, READ MORE HERE

In the event of any evacuations caused by Hurricane Irene.

Liberty Humane Society (LHS) is already taking precautions to safe guard their animals. LHS will have staff at the shelter to monitor the situation. If needed Jersey City Animal Control is prepared to accommodate their evacuation needs as well as any of our residents by using the Jersey City Office of Emergency Managements? Mobile Animal Rescue trailer. This trailer will be attached to an animal control vehicle and will remove any at risk animals to higher ground. If needed, *CART would be activated by the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management in the case of a large scale disaster in the county (terrorism, apartment building fire, hurricane, etc.).

*The Hudson County Animal Response Team (CART) is an all-volunteer group working under the direction of the Office of Emergency Management and in cooperation with the American Red Cross to implement a disaster plan for Hudson County?s animals.

For updates please go to: http://cityofjerseycity.com

For Pet Owners in case they have to evacuate with their pet(s)

A quick checklist:
One crate or pet carrier large enough that your pet can stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably.
Remember, this may be your pet?s home for many days.
Medical records, veterinary contact information, and any medication your pet may need.
Current photos and description of your pets
At least one week?s supply of food, water, and litter. Food should be stored in plastic, airtight container.
A portable litter box and kitty litter scoop
Small, plastic bags for waste disposal, cleaning
A sturdy leash, collar/harness
A manual can-opener
Grooming items
Newspaper for cage lining, paper towels, and household bleach for cleaning
Pet toys and bedding to reduce stress

Contact these local groups for further information and assistance:
Jersey City Animal Control 201-547-4888
Hudson County Office of Emergency Management ? Primary Contact 201 319-3871
The Liberty Humane Society 201 547-4147
Assistance for Hudson County Hudson County Animal League 201 200-1008


Pets: http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/e ... 70aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

Families: http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/e ... 10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

Do you need a Rabies Shot in order to license your dog and cannot attend one of our free clinics in May? L.H.S. has a Wellness Clinic this Sunday.
Rabies Shots are 20.00 and Animal Control will be there to license your dog(s).


Wellness Clinic at Liberty Humane Society

This Sunday, April 17th from 8am to 11am.
(Make sure you sign in before 10am)

*Animal Control will be there to help license your dog*

The shelter encourages Jersey City residents to bring their dogs and cats to receive
low-cost vaccinations and medications. No appointments necessary.
Please arrive by 10:00 am to ensure your pet can be seen by the vet.
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Rabies ($20)
Distemper ($20)
Lepto ($20)
Lyme ($30)
Bordetella ($20)
Canine Influenza ($20) * 2nd booster required
Micro-chip ($35)
Frontline Plus (1/$15, 3/$40)
Strongid (sm/$15, lg/$25)
Feline Combo Test ($35)
Heartworm ($35)

Liberty Humane Society
(Across from Liberty Science Center)
235 Jersey City Blvd.
Jersey City NJ 07305
201-547-4147

dog license application

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May,

It all depends if your dog had a rabies vaccination before.
The first rabies vaccine a dog receives is only good for one year. Each shot after that is a three year vaccine. If your currently licensed in Jersey City and just renewing, we have your prior history in our records. If you come to the clinic and this is your first time licensing the dog please bring your dogs prior rabies certificate or paperwork showing the most recent rabies shot. Otherwise with out proof we must consider it a first time shot. If you moved from another municipality, bring a copy of your dog license (the paper not the tag) which shows the rabies shot date and expiration.

To all,

Please call our office at 201-547-4888 if you have an further questions. We will be happy to answer questions and see what your individual pets needs will be.

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Yes, the rabies shots are free. The NJ Department of Health no longer provides free rabies vaccinations to local veterinarians, but is instead shifting toward providing the vaccine to meet the needs of "satellite clinics". Jersey City wants to ease the financial burden on our pet owners who must comply with the licensing laws. State law requires all dogs be licensed in the municipality the dog resides in. (Jersey City does not require cats be licensed.) If you have a current 2010 dog license it's valid until April 30th, 2011. If you do not have a current dog license and your dog is over 7 months old you must license your dog. If you attend the free rabies shot clinic and your dog is not licensed, you can license her/him at the clinic.

*Also, If you obtain the one or three year license and move out of Jersey City before the license expires it is transferable anywhere within the State of New Jersey.

Any questions please call 201-547-4888.

Jersey City Pet Owner's Day is hitting the road?Free Rabies shots will be available to both dogs and cats.

May 01st? (Sunday)? ?11am -3pm? ?at City Hall 280 Grove
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May 07th (Saturday)? 11am -3pm? at the Mary Bethune Center Parking Lot, 140 Martin Luther King Drive
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May 15th (Sunday)? ? 11am ? 3pm Pershing Field (Behind Ice Skating Rink), 201 Central Avenue.
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May 22nd (Sunday)? ?11am-3pm Lincoln Park (The parking lot adjacent to the running track)

1 Year License (Expires 04/30/2012)
*Neutered dogs: $8.00
Unneutered dogs: $12.00 per dog
*Must have proof that dog is spayed/neutered

3 Year License (Expires 04/30/2014)
*Neutered dogs: $20.00
Unneutered dogs: $30.00 per dog
*Must have proof that dog is spayed/neutered

Animal Control will license your dog at the event.
All dogs must be leashed or in a carrier. All Cats must be in a carrier.
Dogs and Cats must be with accompanied by an adult (18 and over) at all times.
Checks or Money Order Only... NO CASH ACCEPTED!?
No rain dates
For more information call 201-547-4888 or 201-547-5507.

http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/hhs.aspx?id=1434

2011 Jersey City Dog License Application

Animal Control is going ?Green?: Do you want to receive all correspondence from us via email and save a tree for Fido and Whiskers? Go paperless and save the environment with an easier, faster, more convenient way to get your license renewal applications, information on free rabies shot clinics, and other animal control related issues. Send an email to: animalcontrol@jcnj.org with your name and address and we will add this to your account. Please make sure our email is on your safe list and not in your spam box.

We encourage all dog owners to become familiar with laws governing ownership by going to:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/animalwelfare/dog_lic.shtml