DATE: June 27, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Mendheim, Public Communications Specialist
Animal Care and Adoption Division
PHONE: 954-359-1010
EMAIL: lmendheim@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Hurricane Season is here, so now's the time to prepare and protect pets by attending the next Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, July 8th, from 9AM to 2PM, at the Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive in Margate.
If pets become lost during a storm, the Broward County Rabies Registration License tag, as well as a microchip, will help reunite them with their owners. Additionally, many boarding facilities, including the pet-friendly shelter, require proof of rabies vaccination and pet registration.
At the Clinic, dogs and cats will receive a one-year rabies vaccination and the Broward County Rabies Registration License tag. Cost will be:
- $25 for dogs and cats that are spayed/neutered (sterilized)
- $35 for pets that are not spayed/neutered (not sterilized)
Dog and cat ID microchips, with free registration, will also be available for $15. Microchips can be scanned by a veterinarian or animal shelter if your pet gets lost so they can be returned to you.
Debit/credit cards will be the only forms of payment accepted. Cards include Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
This program is for Broward County residents only. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers.
Remember, there is a $300 fine for failing to vaccinate your pet against rabies. You can also receive a $300 fine if your pet is vaccinated, but does not have a current Broward County registration tag.
About Animal Care:
Broward County Animal Care and Adoption is dedicated to providing shelter for lost and homeless animals. The agency provides access to hundreds of shelter pets hoping for a new home. Please prevent unwanted animals and have your pet spayed or neutered. For more information about the agency, visit our website, or like us on Facebook.
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