Brick's Free Rabies Shot Clinic Coming Sunday

BRICK, NJ -- Brick Township pet owners needing a rabies shot for their dog or cat will be able to get the shots at no cost this weekend, officials said.

And those who had delayed renewing licenses for 2016 because of the rabies shot will have a 15-day grace period, after the Township Council approved the waiver at Tuesday’s council meeting.

The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Drum Point Sports Complex, 41 Drum Point Road. No pet licensing will be available at the clinic, officials have said.

All pets being vaccinated must be on a short leash and accompanied by an adult.

Those who delayed renewing licenses because of the postponed rabies clinic must present proof of attendance at the clinic, under the resolution. More than 400 animals receive their rabies vaccinations at the free clinic each year, the resolution says.

Licenses are required for any dog or cat that is 7 months old or older. A certificate of rabies vaccination must be presented as well as a signed statement from a licensed veterinarian saying your dog or cat has been spayed or neutered, if it has been.

They may be obtained either by mail or at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The clerk’s office accepts credit card (no Amex), cash or check payable to the “Township of Brick”.

If requesting by mail, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

You can purchase a one-year or a three-year license.

For a one-year license, the fee is $10 if your animal has been spayed or neutered, $13 if it has not been and you must show proof that the rabies vaccination is valid until at least Nov. 1.

For a three-year license, the fee is $26 for a spayed or neutered animal, $35 if the animal has not been spayed or neutered, and the rabies vaccination must be valid until Nov. 1, 2018.

Licenses must be purchased by Feb. 15 under the extension granted to those who were waiting for the shot clinic. After that date a late fee of $1 per month applies.