The St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue is holding its city-wide annual rabies vaccination clinics.
All dogs and cats three months of age or older are required to be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the City of St. Joseph. These convenient clinics give pet owners easy access to both
requirements. Animal registration tags are valid for one year from date of purchase or when the rabies vaccination expires, whichever comes first.
Rabies vaccinations are $5.00 per animal. Registration tags for unaltered animals are $15.00 and $5.00 for altered (spay/neuter) animals. Written proof of spay/neuter is required. Acceptable proof is a receipt from your veterinarian or a copy of last year’s city animal registration form.
Distemper/parvo combination vaccinations are being offered by the veterinarians for an additional $10.00. The distemper/parvo combination immunization is recommended for all and is a requirement of the off-leash dog park in St. Joseph.
At the clinics, a separate area will be set up where animals can get a microchip to assist with identification if separated from home. Microchips are $10.00 per animal. At the same table, memberships to the off-leash Corby Dog Park will be available for purchase. The $5.00 annual membership is available to all people and their dogs. Dogs must wear a unique tag when visiting the park, ensuring every dog in the park has been vaccinated against rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. The off-leash Corby Dog Park will officially open later this month, after which time dogs using the park will need to be members.
Clinics run from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The schedule for the 2015 clinics is as
follows:
Thursday, May 7th First Church of the Nazarene, 2102 South 22nd Street (Pacific)
Tuesday, May 12th Skaith Elementary School, 4701 Schoolside Lane
Thursday, May 14th Mark Twain Elementary School, 801 South 31st Street
Monday, May 18th Lindbergh Elementary School, 2813 St. Joseph Avenue
For the safety of pets and owners, dogs must be on a leash and cats in a pet carrier. Pets must be under an adult’s supervision and control. Payment will be accepted in the form of cash or check. Pay the City of St. Joseph for the rabies vaccination, animal registration tag, microchip, and Corby Dog Park membership. Payment for the distemper/parvo combination vaccination is a
separate fee paid directly to the veterinarian.