Point Edward, ON – Several low-cost rabies vaccination clinics will once again be held throughout Lambton County beginning in early April and continuing into May.

These clinics are open to all cats and dogs over three (3) months of age. Animals must be restrained, in good health, and cannot have been vaccinated against rabies within the past year. The cost per animal is $30 and is payable in cash only.

“These clinics offer an affordable way to add an additional layer of protection not just for the animals, but for humans as well,” said Lori Lucas, Supervisor of Health Protection. “Vaccinating pets is one of the most effective ways to prevent the rabies disease from spreading.”

Clinic locations and dates are as follows:

• Brooke-Alvinston
  • Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre, 3310 Walnut Street
    Saturday, Apr. 27, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Dawn-Euphemia
  • Rutherford Public Works Garage, 4590 Lambton Line
    Saturday, Apr. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Dawn-Euphemia Community Centre, 6213 Mill Street, Florence
    Saturday, Apr. 6, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Cairo Public Works Garage, 1345 Cairo Road
    Saturday, Apr. 13, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Enniskillen
  • Enniskillen Works Garage, 4465 Rokeby Line
    Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Oil Springs
  • Oil Springs Fire Hall, 4589 Oil Springs Line
    Saturday, May 4, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Additional low-cost veterinary care options are available throughout the year through the Sarnia and District Humane Society, with more information available on our website.

Rabies is a fatal, viral disease spread by the saliva of an infected animal such as a dog, cat, fox, raccoon, bat, livestock, etc. Saliva can enter the body through a bite or scratch. Owners of dogs and cats are required by law to vaccinate their pets against rabies.

For more information, visit LambtonPublicHealth.ca or call 519-383-8331.

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