Vaccination Update For Dogs And Cats —

Low-Cost Rabies Clinic Is May 21 At Town Hall

Town Clerk Cindy Simon advises Newtown dog and cat owners that the town clerk’s office will be conducting a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic scheduled next weekend on Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 3 pm, at the Edmond Town Hall gymnasium. There are no residency requirements. Public Act 91-46 requires all cats and dogs three months of age or older to be vaccinated against rabies.

Members of the Connecticut Veterinary Medicine Association donate their time to the clinics as a public service in order to help protect the health of Connecticut’s residents and their pets.

The cost is $15 cash only per animal. Due to the increasing incidence of rabies, written proof (not tags) of prior vaccination for rabies or a current dog license must be presented to qualify for a three-year certificate. (Tags are not acceptable.) A one-year certificate will be given to all others. This is in compliance with the directive of the state veterinarian.

State law requires that all pets vaccinated for the first time in 2004 must be vaccinated again in 2005. Check pets’ rabies vaccination certificates for the expiration date. Collar tags and certificates of vaccination will be provided as required by law.

All dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. Those attending the low-cost rabies clinic may also purchase the new 2005 dog licenses at that time. To do so, bring the dog’s spay/neuter certificate enabling the owner to pay a lower license fee.

Contact the town clerk’s office for further information at 270-4210.