North Shore Free Microchip, Rabies Vaccine Clinic For Dogs, Cats

SALEM, MA — North Shore pet owners can get discounted rabies vaccinations and free microchips for their dogs and cats at the police department on May 3.

Salem police are hosting the clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. at the station on Margin Street. Rabies vaccines are $10 for dogs and cats with both city residents and non-residents welcomed.

Microchips are free for all dogs and cats.

Dogs must be brought on a leash and cats should be kept in carriers. Proof of all previous valid rabies certificates is necessary to receive the three-year rabies vaccine. Otherwise, a one-year shot will be administered.

Those with questions can contact Salem Animal Control Officer Dom Famico at 978-744-0171 Ext 50121 or email dfamico@salempd.net.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)