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SNOW HILL – Due to the spike in confirmed cases of rabies in recent weeks in wild animals and a cat, the Worcester County Health Department and Animal Control would like to remind residents of the importance of making sure their pets have current rabies shots. To assist the public in protecting their pets, they have scheduled two rabies clinics in October and two more in November.
Rabies clinics will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on:
The cost for a rabies vaccination is $5 per pet for Worcester County residents and $10 per pet for non-Worcester County residents. Vaccinations are available for dogs, cats and ferrets. Below are requirements for the clinics:
Although there are several ways to minimize risk from this deadly disease, keeping pets’ required rabies vaccinations current is the best mechanism to prevent the spread of rabies from the wild animal population to the domestic animal population. For more information on the clinics or to report animal bites or possible rabies exposures to pets from wild animals contact the Worcester County Health Department at 410-352-3234 or 410-641-9559. If an incident occurs after normal business hours, contact your local law enforcement or the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. |