Code Enforcement

Winslow Township Code Enforcement Department focuses on Neighborhood Preservation. The main goal of the code enforcement program is to bring to the attention of residential and business owners any existing code violations that could have a negative impact on their property, the neighborhood, and the community. Code Enforcement is implemented on a complaint driven basis and through routine and proactive enforcement of municipal ordinances.

Winslow Township has 3 full time Code Enforcement Officers who respond to a wide variety of calls - trash or debris accumulated on a property, property maintenance violations such as high grass, and stagnant water accumulation, soffits & gutters, dilapidated sheds, and much more.  

Winslow Township Code Enforcement is ready to assist! If you wish to report a non-urgent matter to the Township Code Enforcement you may do so by going to the townships website - this link will also put the Township "FAQ" at your fingertips.

Property Registration 

Please note that for any property that is abandoned, vacant or in some form of foreclosure - please note the updated ordinance at https://ecode360.com/WI0339/

TO REGISTER A PROPERTY THAT IS IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE CLICK HERE.

ABANDONED AND VACANT REGISTRATION FORM

Animal Control

The Animal Control Department provides many animal-related services to the residents of Winslow Township. Their primary objective is public health and safety – as well as the safe and humane care of animals within Winslow Township. Animal Control Officers will investigate any report of an animal bite and report it to the Camden County Health Department.

Winslow Township has 2 full time Animal Control Officers who respond to a wide variety of calls. On any given day Animal Control will respond to complaints of dogs running at large, confined animals, nuisance animals, and animal cruelty.

Winslow Township Animal Control Officers are outfitted with tablets that enable them to immediately locate whether a lost pet is licensed with the Township and if the animal is microchipped. Since the Animal Control Officers patrol the municipality on a daily basis – many of the animals are known to the officers, and in the unfortunate circumstance that an animal is found – many times they are already aware of who the owner may be and contact the resident. Animal Control Officers are also sometimes dispatched on rare occasions where a medical emergency of a pet owner requires animal control to come in and secure the animal for their safety/well-being.

Outfitting the Animal Control Officers with tablets has greatly assisted in matters where a pet owner has been located – and if the animal is not yet licensed, the officer will educate the resident on the licensing process and the reasons for the license. A reasonable timeframe will be afforded to license the animal before any citations are possibly issued.

Animal Cruelty/Neglect Suspicion

If you suspect that an animal is being abused or neglected, please contact Animal Control at (609) 567-0700 x1885 the police department via the dispatch number (609) 561-3300 so that it can be properly reviewed/investigated. For more information please click here.

To learn more about how to prevent animal cruelty or details on how to report suspected animal cruelty please review the below documents.

1) Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty

2) Report Animal Cruelty

3) Stop Animal Cruelty

Shelter Information

As of January 1, 2017, Winslow Township will be utilizing the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center (formerly known as Camden County Animal Shelter) located at 125 County House Road, Blackwood, NJ  08012.  The phone number is 856-401-1300.  If you need to surrender an animal please call the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center.

For further details please contact Winslow Township Animal Control at 609 567-0700 x1500.

Report NON-URGENT matters to the Township Animal Control via the Township online system,

Licensing Education

Why is it important to license your pet?

Licensing of the animals within the Township ensures that the animals are up to date on their rabies vaccination and to ensure that, if your pet is found, it helps create an easy way for Animal Control to locate the proper owners, and to reach out to them to allow safe return of the animal. In an emergency situation when a person is bit by a domestic animal – licensure allows Animal Control to quickly identify if the animal is up to date on the rabies vaccination to hopefully avoid any unnecessary rabies treatment for the person who is bit.

Access the licensure form HERE.

What You Can Do

Advice from the State of New Jersey Office of Animal Welfare

• Spay and neuter your pets! Locate low-cost spay/neuter programs
• Educate yourself before you acquire a pet.
• Adopt from your local shelter or rescue organization.
• Volunteer at a local shelter or for a rescue organization.
• Report any concerns regarding animal facility sanitary conditions to your local health agency and/or to the State Department of Health.
• Report any concerns of animal cruelty, neglect or abuse to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and to the animal cruelty investigator in your municipality (Winslow Township Animal Control (609) 567-0700 ext. 1500 or for emergencies (609) 561-3300).
• Be prepared to ensure your pet's safety in an emergency. Make sure your emergency plan addresses what you will do when an emergency requires you to leave your home, leave your pet at home, or prevents you from returning home.