Middlesex County, NJ

Dog Resource Guide for Highland Park, NJ

Local Laws and Ordinances that Affect Dog Owners

• Licensing: Required for all dogs. Contact Town Clerk for details.
• Vaccinations: Free Rabies clinics are scheduled throughout the year. See link for :
• Animal Control: Shared service support between Highland Park & New Brunswick.

Humane Societies and Animal Shelters

• Just Big Black Dogs: Black dogs are the least likely dogs to be adopted.  Visit this link to see the dogs available for adoption.
• Cattitude: Local animal shelter providing shelter for both cats and dogs.  

Dog Parks

• No off-leash parks in Highland Park. The town does have two large parks, Donaldson Park and Johnson Park, both allow dogs on leash as long as you pick up after your pet.