The Friends of the Animal Shelter is hosting a series of rabies clinics in St. Joseph.

Kappy Hodges with The Friends of the Animal Shelter said holding the rabies clinics is a way to help the community.

“Friends of the Animal Shelter does this every year to try to help the community to make sure all our pets are vaccinated,” Hodges said. “So, if you’re somebody on a limited budget this really works for you.”

She said in addition to rabies shots combination shots will be available.

“The rabies vaccinations are donated by Boehringer-Ingelheim. They’re only $5 per animal. This is for dogs and cats,” she said. “You can also get a combination vaccination. That’s the parvo and distemper combination shot. That’s only going to be $10 at these clinics. So if you want to do both the rabies and the combination shot make sure you have $15 for each pet. I suggest bringing cash.”

Microchipping will be onsite also.

“You can also get your microchips there. That’s $10. If you wanted a microchip, the combination vaccination and the rabies then you’re looking at $25,” she said.

The clinics will be held at several locations.

“Monday is the first one and it’s at Lindburgh Elementary School. Almost all of them are at elementary schools. The only one different is the one at The First Church of the Nazarene. That one will be on Thursday May 5th. They all begin at 6 p.m.,” Hodges said.

The rabies clinic information and more can be found HERE.