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IMPORTANT:: Garrett County experienced four positive cases of rabies in wildlife in 2009 and three cases so far in 2010 in raccoons. Protect your pets and your family from the threat of this disease by bringing your dogs, cats and ferrets to the clinic in your area. Cost per animal - $5.00.
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| Place |
Site |
Date |
Time |
Oakland |
Garrett Co. Health Dept. |
Sat., 9//25/2010 | 10 am-Noon |
| Swanton |
Swanton Com. Building |
Mon., 9/27/2010 |
5 – 6 p.m. |
| Grantsville |
Grantsville Elementary |
Tue., 9/28/2010 |
5 – 6 p.m. |
| Friendsville |
Friendsville Elementary |
Wed., 9/29/2010 |
5 – 6 p.m. |
Crellin |
Crellin Elementary |
Thur., 9/30/2010 |
5 – 6 p.m. |
Kitzmiller |
Kitzmiller Fire Hall |
Fri., 10/1/2010 |
5 – 6 p.m. |
DOG AND CAT LICENSES CAN BE OBTAINED AT EACH CLINIC
Only pets under the control of a responsible person may be brought to the clinic. Dogs MUST be on a leash. Cats and ferrets MUST be in a cage or tightly secured box with air holes. If a cage/carrier is not available cats MUST be carried in a pillowcase or suitable cloth sack. No other animals will be vaccinated.
OFFICIAL RECOMMENDATION
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE
FOR DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS 3 MONTHS AND OLDER*
Puppies, Kittens & Ferrets (under 1 yr.).....Vaccinate at 3 months & revaccinate after 12 months.
Dogs & Cats (over 1 year).............................Vaccinate every 3 years after first series completed.
Ferrets...............................................................Must be vaccinated every year.
*Maryland State Law requires all dogs, cats & ferrets over the age of 4 months to be vaccinated against rabies.
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