DATE: October 3, 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Mendheim, Public Communications Specialist
Animal Care and Adoption Division
PHONE: 954-359-1010
EMAIL: lmendheim@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Animal Care and Adoption Division will host a neighborhood Rabies Clinic on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9AM to 2PM at Sunview Park, 1500 SW 42nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
Pet owners will be able to have their dog or cat vaccinated against rabies and receive a Broward County Rabies Registration License tag.
Cost for a one-year rabies vaccination and Broward County Rabies Registration License tag will be:
- $25 for dogs and cats that are spayed/neutered (sterilized)
- $35 for pets that are not spayed/neutered (not sterilized)
Dog and cat ID microchips, with free registration, will also be available for $15. Microchips can be scanned by a veterinarian or animal shelter if your pet gets lost so they can be returned to you.
Debit/credit cards will be the only form of accepted payment. Cards accepted include Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover.
You must be a Broward County resident to attend. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers.
Remember, there is now a $300 fine for failing to vaccinate your pet against rabies. You can also receive a $300 fine if your pet is vaccinated, but does not have a current Broward County registration tag.
Portable Spay/Neuter Unit
In addition to vaccination services, residents will be able to make an appointment for spay/neuter services at Animal Care's special Portable Spay/Neuter Unit, which will be stationed at Sunview Park later this month. The portable unit offers Broward County residents--including SNIP customers and community cat managers/caregivers--convenient and low-cost sterilization options. The Humane Society of Broward County will act as the service provider at the Portable Spay/Neuter Unit. Residents who attend the Rabies Clinic will be able to apply to the SNIP Program and schedule an appointment during the event. Appointments can also be made by calling the Humane Society of Broward County at 954-463-SPAY for sterilization services at Sunview Park.
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.
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