Spring 2012 RABIES CLINICS

At least three months of age or older EVEN if your pet is an INDOOR pet it MUST be vaccinated against Rabies.  The Law states- If an unvaccinated pet bites/scratches someone, theOwner MUST pay for confinement in approved kennel for 10 days. Protect your families and pets by coming to any clinic listed below: WHEN WHERE TIME Thursday, June 14 Jefferson County Dog Control 6:00-8:00 PM         Location: Outer West Main Street from Watetown City limit (Co Rt 190) go 1 mile towards Glen Park. Take right at fork in road at White Rd, at the Glen Park sign then immediate right to enter Jefferson County Highway Department complex. Dog Control is in back left corner of Highway Complex. NYS Health Law states: "Every dog, cat and domesticated ferret shall have all initial vaccinations administered no later than four months after birth (must be at least 3 months for intial shot). Every dog, cat and domesticated ferret shall have a second vaccination within one year of the first" (if the animal is kept current, the subsequent shots are good for 3 years after the intital 1 year shot) If available, bring a copy of your pet's last certificate of vaccination. Or, bring the following information: Owner's name, 911 adress, town of residence, phone, each pet name, weight (over/under 20 lbs), sex, breed, age and color. Dogs MUST BE LEASHED and cats MUST BE CONTAINED in carrier, pillow case, etc. Public Heath requests a $10.00 donation per animal to assist in defraying free clinic expenses. Sponsored by:  Jefferson County Public Health Service   For more information: (315) 786-3720