HOPEWELL JUNCTION — A free rabies clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, hosted by the Dutchess County Department of Health in cooperation with the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The clinic will be at the East Fishkill Fire Training Center, 2502 Route 52.
Dutchess residents can obtain rabies shots free of charge for their dogs and cats, as well as domestic ferrets, at least 3 months of age. Non-residents will be charged $10 for each pet they have vaccinated.
All dogs must be on leashes. Cats and domestic ferrets must be in a carrier.
The vaccination will be good for three years for pets with prior immunization. For pets without proof of previous vaccination, it will be good for one year.
New York state requires rabies shots for all cats, dogs and domestic ferrets by the age of 4 months. Owners can be fined up to $200 if they fail to get pets vaccinated and keep them up-to-date.
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Free rabies shots for Dutchess residents' animals this month
You can get your dog, cat or domestic ferret vaccinated against rabies for free March 30 if you are a Dutchess County resident.
The county Department of Health, in cooperation with the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will hold the clinic at Bowdoin Park Community Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The park is located at 85 Sheafe Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Non-residents will be charged $10 for each pet vaccinated.
To be given the rabies shot, animals must be at least 3 months of age. Dogs must be on leashes, and cats and ferrets must be in carriers.
The state requires rabies shots for all cats, dogs and domestic ferrets by the age of 4 months. Owners can be fined up to $200 if they fail to get their pets vaccinated and keep them up to date.
If you have questions about the vaccination clinic schedule or need other rabies-related information, call 845-486-3404.
The county Department of Health, in cooperation with the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will hold the clinic at Bowdoin Park Community Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The park is located at 85 Sheafe Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Non-residents will be charged $10 for each pet vaccinated.
To be given the rabies shot, animals must be at least 3 months of age. Dogs must be on leashes, and cats and ferrets must be in carriers.
The state requires rabies shots for all cats, dogs and domestic ferrets by the age of 4 months. Owners can be fined up to $200 if they fail to get their pets vaccinated and keep them up to date.
If you have questions about the vaccination clinic schedule or need other rabies-related information, call 845-486-3404.
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