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Address:
Garrett Co. Health Dept.
1025 Memorial Drive
Oakland, MD 21550

Main Phone:
301-334-7777
or 301-895-3111
FAX: 301-334-7701

See department pages for individual phone numbers

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RABIES CLINIC SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT: Garrett County experienced eight positive cases of rabies in wildlife in 2007 and four cases so far in 2008; three in raccoons and one in a skunk. 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.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE: Some communities that were served in the past may not be scheduled this year due to lack of availability of veterinarians. We apologize for any inconveniences.

Place Site Date Time
Bittinger
Bittinger Fire Hall
Mon. 6/16/2008
5-6 p.m.
McHenry
Garrett College
Maintenance Bay
Tue. 6/17/2008
5-6 p.m.
Finzel
Eastern Garrett Fire Hall
Thur. 6/19/2008
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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