Wappinger offers reduced price rabies shot Saturday

WAPPINGERS FALLS — A rabies clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wappinger town hall, 20 Middlebush Road.

The rain-or-shine event will give residents the opportunity to vaccinate their dogs and cats at a reduced cost.

Please make sure your animal is either on a leash or in a carrier.

The rabies shot is $10 per vaccination. Owners must provide a current rabies certificate. Otherwise, only a one-year immunization will be administered.

Town residents can also license their dogs at the clinic.

Microchipping will be available for $25.

Town Clerk Chris Masterson said owners will be able to get their dogs vaccinated for about one-quarter the local average cost and one-half the cost of the microchip.

Call 845-297-5571 to preregister or for information.

Free rabies clinic for Dutchess County residents Sunday

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.

Healthy Kate

We went to the vet first thing this morning for Kate's annual checkup and rabies shot.

The old gal is in good shape, so the vet said.

And since Kate is over 13 years old, the vet recommended that we skip the teeth cleaning.

That means I can spend my economic stimulus check on something else — like gas for the car and my credit cards.

Nevertheless, I went to the pet store and bought a doggie toothbrush and toothpaste.

We already had one session, which Kate tolerated.

I'll be better about it this time.

Really.

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.

Rabies clinic in Wappinger Sunday

You can get your dog or cat vaccinated for rabies in the Town of Wappinger — that's in Dutchess County, New York — April 15.

The Sunday event will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schlathaus Park, which is at the intersection of Myers Corners and All Angels Hill roads.

Dogs and cats can receive the shot for $10 per vaccination. Proof of most recent rabies certification is required. Without it, only a one-year immunization will be given.

Town residents can license their dogs at the clinic also. The cost of a license for a spayed or neutered dog is $4.50; $2.50 for senior citizens.

Microchipping will also be available at the clinic. A limited number of microchips will be available for $25. The fee includes the cost of the chip and registration.

Safety first, so cats must be in a carrier, and dogs must be leashed.

If you have questions, call the town clerk at 845-297-5771.