DATE: August 27, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Mendheim, Animal Care and Adoption Division
PHONE: 954-359-1010
EMAIL: lmendheim@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL -Broward County Animal Care will gradually phase out providing rabies vaccinations at its Adoption Center, 1870 SW 39th Street, Fort Lauderdale.
Effective immediately, rabies vaccines for dogs and cats will be made available only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday from noon to 3PM. The last day vaccinations will be given at the Animal Care Adoption Center will be Wednesday, September 30.
The Broward County Rabies Registration tag will continue to be sold at the Adoption Center, with proof of a current rabies vaccine.
Residents in need of a rabies vaccination for their pet can visit a local veterinary provider or attend any of the Rabies Clinic events held throughout the County each month. Not only are rabies vaccinations and the County Rabies Registration Tag available at the Clinics, but pet owners are also able to purchase a microchip for their dog or cat-a service currently not provided at the Adoption Center.
"We have seen an increasing interest in our community based Rabies Clinics and feel that residents will continue to have a convenient, affordable option for vaccination and microchip services." said Thomas Adair, Assistant Director, Broward County Animal Care and Adoption. "We continue to focus on increasing adoption and rescue placements and accordingly the shelter's medical staff are committed to sterilization and treatment of animals in our care. Our goal is to place dogs and cats into their forever home as quickly as possible."
Rabies Clinic Information
Broward County pet owners are invited to attend any of the remaining clinics for 2015. Scheduled clinics are held on Saturdays from 9AM to 2PM. You must be a Broward County resident to attend. No appointment is necessary and customers are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats must be in carriers. Only credit/debit cards are accepted for payment (no cash/no checks).
- Saturday, October 3rd - TY Park, 3300 N Park Rd, Hollywood
- Saturday, November 7th - Mary Saunders Park, 4750 SW 21st St, West Park
- Saturday, December 5th - Pompano Dog Park, 1101 NE 10th St, Pompano Beach
Cost for a one-year rabies vaccination and Broward County Rabies Registration Tag is $25 if your pet is spayed or neutered, $35 if your pet is NOT.
Microchips, with FREE registration, are also available to all pet owners for $15.
About Animal Care
Broward County Animal Care and Adoption is dedicated to providing shelter for lost and homeless animals. The agency provides access to hundreds of shelter pets hoping for a new home. Please prevent unwanted animals and have your pet spayed or neutered. For more information about the agency, visit our website, or "like us" on Facebook.com/BrowardPets.
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