On Saturday, November 11, 2017, pet owners will have access to low-cost rabies shots for their pets at two eastern North Carolina locations: Rocky Mount and Louisburg.
Can’t make it this weekend? There will be another Louisburg rabies clinic on November 18, listed below.
City of Rocky Mount (November 11, 2017)
By Tameka Kenan-Norman
The city of Rocky Mount will host its next Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, November 11, 2017, 9am-noon, at the former Rocky Mount Animal Shelter, at 1101 N Church Street, Rocky Mount NC. The event, administered by Hicks Animal Clinic, is held often in order to provide safety for animals, and ultimately humans, from exposure to the disease.
“We host approximately two clinics per year because of the need for and importance of vaccinations,” says Willie Boykin, city of Rocky Mount animal control supervisor. “Vaccinations are required by law, and every animal that is four months of age or older must have a rabies shot.”
According to Boykin, the first rabies shot is good for one year provided that the next shot is given prior to its expiration. If the first shot does not expire, the second shot will last for three years.
“These clinics also provide a safe and convenient way for our residents to obtain vaccinations for their pets,” says Boykin.
The Rabies Vaccination Clinic is for cats and dogs only, four months and older. Pets must be on leashes or in carriers, and the cost is just $5 per pet, cash only. Animal adoptions are also available.
For more information on the Rabies Vaccination Clinic, call Boykin at 252.972.1390.
Town of Louisburg (November 11, 2017)
Louisburg Veterinary Clinic will hold a Rabies and Microchip Clinic on Saturday, November 11, 2017, 10am-1pm, at their location — Louisburg Veterinary Clinic 115 N Church Street, Louisburg NC.
The fee is $10 for rabies shot. and $20 for microchips. Event is open to the public, so bring your pets and ensure their shots are up to date.
Call 919.496.2638 for details or with questions.
Town of Louisburg (November 18, 2017)
On Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8-9am, there will be a rabies walk-up clinic at Franklin County Animal Shelter, 351 T. Kemp Road, Louisburg NC.
Rabies Vaccines will be $5 each. One year and 3-year vaccines will be available. Note that you must have your pet’s previous rabies certificate for the 3-year rabies vaccine to be administered.
Additional one-year pet vaccines are available at $15 per vaccine:
- Canine Distemper-Parvo
- Canine Kennel Cough
- Feline Distemper
- Feline Leukemia Vaccine
Call 919.494.5500 with questions.
