Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-January 26, 2011 Issue

Ho-Ho-Kus January 26, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Ofﬁcial: Consider limiting number of pets per home by Jennifer Crusco Carol Tyler, the animal control officer for the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus and many other local municipalities, has asked the Ho-Ho-Kus Council to consider an official limit on the number of pets that may be kept in each household. “I’m finding more and more houses with multiple animals,” Tyler told Villadom TIMES. “Some have too many animals, and there are problems. Not all the animals are spayed or neutered, and not all of them are healthy.” Tyler presented the council with copies of ordinances from other local municipalities to review so they can consider whether these limits should be enacted for Ho-HoKus. The borough, she noted, is one of the few municipalities in the area that does not have a limit on the number of pets that can be kept in any given household. Tyler pointed out that Montvale’s limit is four total pets, Upper Saddle River’s limit is five, Ramsey’s is five, and Park Ridge’s is seven. She added that Allendale, Saddle River, Ridgewood, and Washington Township also have ordinances in place to limit the number of pets that may be kept. She explained that the limit on the total number of pets extends to registered or licensed animals. While the proposal would cover cats and dogs in most homes, animals such as parrots, iguanas, and snakes would also count toward a total pet limit. Tyler pointed out that most reptiles must be registered with the state. “Pocket pets,” such as hamsters, and small birds, such as canaries or budgerigars (parakeets), do not require registration, so they would not count toward the number of total pets, Tyler added. If the council decides to enact a limit, Tyler recommended that existing pets beyond that limit be grandfathered; that is, allowed to remain in their current homes. She stressed the importance of having all pets licensed, and noted that the Jan. 31 deadline is rapidly approaching. In order to obtain a 2011 pet license, an animal’s rabies vaccination must be valid at least to Nov. 1, 2011. If the pet’s vaccination has been updated since the owner purchased a 2010 license, proof must be submitted with the renewal payment. Animal licenses are now available at borough hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Fees are $15 for each altered animal and $18 for each unaltered animal. After Feb. 28, a $10 late fee will be charged. Tyler added that anyone who wishes to adopt kittens, cats, or dogs of various ages may call Tyco at (201) 6524554. The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation’s Annual Dinner Dance and Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Park Ridge Marriott. The theme for this year’s gala is “The Ho-Ho-Kus Tree of Life: Supporting Our Children’s Growth through Family, Community, and Education.” The evening will feature food, open bar, music, dancing, auctions, and more. Tickets are $125 per person. Local businesses are invited to sponsorships through ads and donations. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more event information, contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at cnkelly@aol.com. This event is the foundation’s primary fundraiser of the Foundation to host Dinner Dance year, and all proceeds from the benefit fund a variety of teacher-requested grants that directly impact the educational experience for the Ho-Ho-Kus School students in all grade levels. For more event information, contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at cnkelly@aol.com. The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation has raised funds to sponsor programs such as the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School’s new laptop lab through the purchase of 24 new laptops. Over the years, the foundation has enhanced the educational experience for the school children by purchasing Smart Boards, and by supporting the school’s TV studio and a variety of teacher-requested programs. VFW Post 192 welcomes new members The Ho-Ho-Kus VFW Post 192, which serves Ho-HoKus and Ridgewood, welcomes new members. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at 620 Cliff Street, Ho-Ho-Kus. Call (201) 445-1121. �� 99 West Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ Phone: 201-327-2423 �� Fax: 201-327-9550 �� JANUARY SPECIALS Buy a dozen bagels, Buy 2 lunch sandwiches get 1 lb. of cream cheese and receive the and 1 large coffee free* 3rd one FREE Monday thru Saturday 6am to 3pm • Sunday 7am to 2pm *Mon -Thurs *With this ad Mike Canova-Owner, Graduate of Culinary Institute of America �� Advertise in the YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER BerniesBagelsJanuarySpec2x2(1-12-11) For Mike from Janine �� 2 x 2” �� Shoes & Sneakers Limited Sizes and Styles All Sales Final • No Coupons No Refunds or Exchanges on Sales Items �� Richard A. Cutler, CFP® Craig R. Cutler, CFP® 48 South Franklin Turnpike Suite # 301, Ramsey, NJ 07446 201-934-6400 www.lpl.com/cutlerfinancial craig.cutler@lpl.com richard.cutler@lpl.com Annual Selected Children’s, Men’s & Women’s 201-652-0744 ��