Keeping our furry family members healthy and safe is a top priority for every pet owner. In an effort to support this mission, a special event is coming to Raleigh that pet owners won’t want to miss. The Raleigh Police Department’s Animal Control Unit is hosting a vital Rabies and Microchip Clinic at Anderson Point Park. This event offers an excellent opportunity to ensure pets are up to date with their vaccinations and have a permanent form of identification through microchipping.
Scheduled for Sunday, September 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the clinic will be held at Anderson Point Park, located at 20 Andrews Point Drive in Raleigh, NC. It’s one of the key initiatives taken by the Raleigh Police Department’s Animal Control Unit to provide affordable pet care services to the community. During this session, pet owners can have their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies for a modest fee of $5 (cash only) and take advantage of free microchipping and distemper vaccinations. This clinic is not just about meeting the legal requirements for pet vaccinations in North Carolina but also about ensuring the well-being and safety of the pets and the community at large.
- Pets receiving important vaccinations at a discounted rate, ensuring their health and safety. Source: annette.tucker@raleighnc.gov – raleighnc.gov
The services offered at the clinic address two critical aspects of pet care: rabies vaccinations and microchipping. North Carolina mandates that dogs, cats, and ferrets older than four months must be vaccinated against rabies, a deadly virus that can spread to humans through the saliva of infected animals. By providing an affordable option for this essential vaccination, the event plays a crucial role in preventing potential outbreaks. Additionally, microchipping is advocated as a fundamental part of pet care. This simple procedure, which places a chip about the size of a grain of rice under the pet’s skin, offers a permanent means of identification. This significantly increases the likelihood that lost pets can be reunited with their owners, providing peace of mind.
This clinic is a golden opportunity for the residents of Raleigh to ensure their pets are healthy, safe, and easily identifiable. It’s a step toward fostering a responsible and caring pet community in the area. Don’t miss out on this chance to protect your pet and support public health in your community.
