With warm weather, outdoor activities and outings ahead, it is more important than ever to make sure your pet is vaccinated against rabies.  Rabies is a disease transmitted by the saliva of an infected animal, which enters the central nervous system and causes a brain infection. It is most commonly spread through a bite from an infected dog, cat, raccoon, fox, skunk, or bat. Left untreated, it is usually fatal in both pets and humans.

This is a serious but preventable disease. To help protect pets and people, we are once again hosting a series of low-cost Rabies Clinics throughout the area this summer. Pet vaccines will be available for just $10 each at the following clinics:

All dogs and cats three months of age and over will be vaccinated on a first-come, first-served basis.  For safety reasons, all dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers. 

State law requires that all pets over three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies, with non-compliance resulting in $300 per day fines.

Animal Friends encourages pet owners to protect their pets from rabies by keeping them in the house or under their supervision at all times. If you notice an animal in your yard that is behaving in an aggressive, erratic manner, report the incident to your local police or animal control agency, as it could be showing signs of rabies infection. 

For more information about Animal Friends’ rabies clinics, call 412.847.7076 or click here!

You can also find printable posters to promote these events in your community.