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09/07/2025

08/20/2025

08/17/2025

The Burlington County Health Department announced a raccoon killed by a dog at Pennington Park in Delanco has tested positive for rabies.

The racoon was killed by a dog on Tuesday Aug. 12 near the small dog run area at the park and then dragged through the fence into the dog run. The remains were submitted to the Burlington County Health Department and tested for rabies. The Health Department was notified of the positive test on Thursday.

The dog that killed the raccoon was vaccinated and has received a rabies booster. The dog’s owners are also receiving rabies post exposure treatment as a precaution.

To date the Health Department is not aware of any other humans or pets exposed to the raccoon. As a precaution, the small dog run at Pennington Parks will remain closed until Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Any person who has been scratched or bitten by a raccoon at Pennington Park in the last two weeks should seek medical guidance from their primary care doctor or another physician. They should also notify the Health Department at 609-265-5548.

Park visitors who brought dogs to the park during the last two weeks should also notify the Health Department if they believe their dog came in contact with a racoon, and contact their family veterinarian for additional guidance.

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the brain. The rabies virus lives in the saliva (spit) of infected animals and is spread from a bite or when saliva from an infected animal touches broken skin, open wounds or the lining of the mouth, nose, or eyes.

To guard against rabies, residents should make sure their pets are up to date with their rabies vaccines and keep a safe distance away from any stray animals or wildlife. Residents should contact their local animal control officer if they encounter stray animals or wildlife and not try to trap or handle animals themselves.

For additional information about rabies, go to https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Burlington County Health Department at 609-265-5548.

07/04/2025

🐾🎆During Fireworks season, Animal professionals like Animal Control Officers (ACOs) and Animal Hospitals can be inundated with calls & cases. It is always best to ensure that you are not on that list by practicing safety precautions & ONLY contacting them for serious emergencies. 🐾🎆⚠️It's also important to remember that Animal Control Officers are HUMAN ‼ Give them compassion & grace as they work through the holidays, safeguarding & reuniting you with your pets. 😁👍

⚠️ If you have a non-medical animal emergency, please contact your local Animal Control Officer, which can be found through your Township Police Department.
⚠️ If you have a MEDICAL animal emergency, please contact your local vet OR the nearest animal hospital for assistance ‼️

06/27/2025

UPDATE: The kitten in question was a stray that was found in Maple Shade and then brought to the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

Rabies cases have been discovered in several Burlington County towns, which is why it is imperative for all residents to make sure their pets' rabies vaccinations are up to date.

The Burlington County Animal Shelter typically holds a free rabies vaccine clinic every month. So check the shelter's website ( https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/168/Animal-Shelter) for more details.

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The Burlington County Health Department announced a kitten that was housed at the Burlington County Animal Shelter has tested positive for rabies.

The kitten was brought to the shelter in Westampton on May 29th as a stray from Maple Shade and was quarantined as part of the shelter’s normal procedures. During the quarantine period, the cat showed no symptoms.

On June 19th, the kitten was cleared from quarantine and made available for adoption. It began showing symptoms on June 24 and was subsequently tested for rabies. The Burlington County Health Department was notified earlier today (June 26) that the test was positive for rabies.

Two Burlington County Animal Shelter employees received rabies vaccine boosters due to their exposure to the kitten. Both employees had previously been vaccinated per the shelter’s protocol that all employees be vaccinated as a preventive measure.

The Burlington County Health Department is investigating if there were any other exposures to the kitten. Anyone who visited the shelter between June 19th and June 24th and were bit, scratched or had contact with a brown and black colored kitten’s saliva is encouraged to seek medical guidance from their primary care doctor or another physician. They should also notify the Health Department at 609-265-5548.

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the brain. The rabies vaccine lives in the saliva (spit) of infected animals and is spread from a bite or when saliva from an infected animal touches broken skin, open wounds, or the lining of the mouth, nose or eyes. Rabies in certain animals – especially wildlife – is common in New Jersey.

The disease typically remains dormant in animals for several weeks before symptoms develop. Health officials believe the kitten became infected before being brought to the animal shelter.

To guard against rabies, residents should make sure their pets are up to date with their rabies vaccines and keep a safe distance away from any stray animals or wildlife. Residents should contact their local animal control officer if they encounter stray animals or wildlife and not try to trap or handle animals themselves.

For additional information about rabies, go to http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Burlington County Health Department at 609-265-5548 or the Burlington County Animal Shelter at 609-265-5073.

05/30/2025

🐾😅🐱BCAS is once again at MAX CAPACITY for cats, & we are desperately in need of CAT ‼ As kitten season ramps up & we experience an increase in little paws & claws, we tend to see coming in ranging from a few days old to a few months old from all of our 40 townships. Now, we are asking for the Community's help‼

🐾😅🐱Fostering is a great way to be at the forefront of ensuring these young ones make it to be happy, healthy, sociable cats who will thrive in their new homes‼ Need help as a first-time foster❓We will show you how‼ To sign up to become a part of our BCAS Foster Family, email us & request an application‼

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03/15/2025

Beginning Tuesday, April 1, Pennsauken’s Trap Rental Program will resume for the 2025 season. This annual program is held in conjunction with Pennsauken’s Community Cats. The trap rental program provides traps to residents who participate in the Community Cat Program and manage a feral cat colony on their property.

For more details and to learn how to rent a trap, read the article from New Jersey Animal Control here: https://bit.ly/43CpNpi



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03/03/2025

02/21/2025

UPDATE--Dog has been reunited with his owners!

LOST DOG ALERT:

This handsome, 5-month-old puppy was spooked during a walk yesterday, pulled out of its harness and ran away from his owner in Cherry Hill (Kingston Estates/Deer Woods area). If you see this little guy, please give our office a call at 609-685-3384. Any help you can provide in reuniting him with his owner is appreciated!

01/10/2025

Ensuring your pets are vaccinated against rabies is crucial for their health and safety. Several municipalities offer free rabies vaccination clinics throughout January. Contact your local municipal offices for the most current information and to confirm clinic details.

Please note that some clinics may require proof of prior rabies vaccination to validate the new vaccine for three years; without such proof, the vaccine may be validated for one year.

01/08/2025

Just a friendly reminder to get your dog, and in some municipalities, your cat, licensed for 2025.

01/06/2025