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Township of Lawrence
Tuesday May 6th, 2025 :: 01:24 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Lawrence Twp: Captured Fox Positive for Rabies

ATTENTION LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS: A fox found on Villanova Dr has tested POSITIVE for rabies after contact with a neighborhood pet.

If you or your pets had ANY contact with a fox in the past 14 days, please call the Lawrence Township Health Department IMMEDIATELY at (609) 844-7092.

Signs of rabid animals:
Aggressive or vicious behavior ("furious" rabies)
Dazed appearance with partial/total paralysis ("dumb" rabies)
Trouble walking, appearing "drunk"

REMINDER: All cats and dogs MUST have current rabies vaccinations by NJ state law. Please check your pet's records today!

For questions or concerns:
Animal Control: (609) 844-7092
Health Officer Keith Levine: (609) 844-7089

Address/Location
Township of Lawrence
2211 Lawrenceville Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-896-1111

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