November 20, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Pet licensing announced The Township of Wyckoff will begin licensing dogs and cats in December. The process will continue through January 2014, with a $10 late fee for animals not licensed before Feb. 1, 2014. Dogs and cat owners must have proof of their pets’ inoculation against rabies when the owners appear to pay for the 2014 licenses at the municipal clerk’s office at Wyckoff Town Hall. The clerk’s office is open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except for legal holidays and will also be open from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. starting Dec. 1. The fee for an altered pet is $11 and the fee for an unaltered pet is $14. Replacement tags may be purchased for $5 for a pet that was already licensed. Replacements are available at any time of the year. Wyckoff’s free annual rabies prevention program will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Department of Public Works Garage at 475 West Main Street. Following an epizootic about 20 years ago, rabies, especially among raccoons, declined. In the past few years, however, the number of reported cases appears to be on the rise again. People are advised to stay away from any wild or domestic ani- mals that appear to be sick of behave in an aggressive manner because those animals may be rabid. Inoculation of dogs and cats is seen as a screening maneuver against further explosions of rabies in Northwest Bergen County. J. KOSTER Annual Coat Drive in progress Grace Nursery School in Wyckoff is collecting gently-used coats for Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children in Pater- son. The school is also asking for donations of hats, gloves, and mittens. Donations may be brought to the school at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. The drive will be held through Dec. 13. Oasis was founded on the belief that every woman and child deserves the oppor- tunity to reach his or her fullest potential. The organization serves over 65,000 meals annually and provided education and sup- port services to 600 women and children daily. For more information, call the school at (201) 891-4895.