Animal Welfare Society Vaccinates Over 100 Pets Against Rabies
The group holds two to three free rabies clinics a year, typically in spring and fall, because of demand, a spokesperson said.
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More than 100 cats and dogs received free rabies vaccinations on October 17 at a clinic run by the Animal Welfare Society, WMTW reported.
The organization holds two to three such clinics each year because of demand, according to Suz Madore, its marketing communications director. Madore said the clinics are generally scheduled in the spring and the fall, and that veterinary care can be costly and hard to reach for many Maine residents.
"Having a rabies vaccination is incredibly important," Madore said, citing a recent Maine CDC statement that rabies is endemic in the state's wildlife population. She said the disease can move between animals and from animals to people, and that indoor pets should be vaccinated as well.
Pets can receive their first rabies shot at 12 weeks old and should be revaccinated every three years, Madore said.
Maine requires dog owners to register their animals with their municipality each January, and proof of rabies vaccination is part of that process.
This story was first reported by WMTW.
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