Rabies vaccine state-mandated for all canines, cats, and ferrets
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) not too long ago held its annual rabies clinics at its Boston, Dedham, and Brewster Animal Care and Adoption Facilities, vaccinating greater than 200 pets.
In Massachusetts, all canines and cats over six-months-old, in addition to ferrets, should be vaccinated in opposition to rabies, and these clinics are an necessary piece to making sure pet homeowners have entry to free or low-cost vaccination choices for his or her pets.
The clinics supplied free rabies vaccinations for residents of Boston, Dedham, and Brewster, and simply $10 for non-residents – a considerable financial savings in comparison with having a pet vaccinated in a typical veterinarian workplace setting.
Moreover, microchips for pets had been additionally supplied for $10.
Throughout the three separate occasions, greater than 200 pets had been vaccinated, and ARL is thrilled to have the ability to yearly provide this important service for pet homeowners within the communities ARL calls house.
“ARL has been part of the Boston, Dedham, and Cape Cod communities for nicely over 100 years, and we’re proud to have the ability to provide free or low-cost companies to native pet homeowners every time doable,” said ARL President and CEO Dr. Edward Schettino.
