Little Egg Harbor Township and the Little Egg Harbor Board of Health are sponsoring a free rabies clinic at the Edward Thornton Community Center, located at 319 West Cala Breeze Way, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 21.
All dogs must be in a carrier or on a leash. All cats must be in a carrier. Folks must provide previous vaccination records.
But what if you are bringing a young cat or dog that has not been vaccinated before? Most veterinarians recommend the first rabies shot for kittens and puppies be given between 12 and 16 weeks of age. You can call the Township Clerk’s Office at 609-296-7241 for more information about that question.
Remember, rabies vaccines for dogs are mandatory in all 50 states and for cats in most. Even indoor pets should be vaccinated because they could be exposed to rabies from wildlife, especially bats, getting into a home. Protect your pets and yourself because rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear and is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted to humans.
