Rabies Clinic in Grafton on April 6

DATE: Saturday, April 6, 2013

PLACE: Grafton Memorial Municipal Center 30 Providence Road

Front Entrance FEE: $15.00 per Animal

Dr. Richard Rodger will be administering the vaccinations. A representative from the Town Clerk’s office will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only to issue licenses for dogs.

If your pet was vaccinated on or before April 7, 2012 and you have a copy of the Rabies Certificate with you, this year’s (2013) vaccination will be valid for three (3) years.

Rabies is an infectious and contagious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If untreated, rabies is considered 100 percent fatal. In order to protect the public, unvaccinated dogs and cats that have been exposed to rabies must either be isolated at an animal hospital for three months or destroyed.

Rabies is present in the wildlife population of Massachusetts, though the virus may not be detected in an area for long periods of time. Vaccinating household pets is the best way to prevent rabies and is the law in Massachusetts. It is also the best way to protect both your animals and your family.

It is also advised that you do not approach any wild animals.

GRAFTON RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE Sponsored by Grafton Board of Health