Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For 2023 Set In Manchester

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township will host its annual free rabies vaccination clinic on June 3 as part of its 2023 dog license renewal season.

The clinic is held in two parts, with morning availability at Ridgeway Fire Company and an afternoon session at the Manchester Township garage.

Up-to-date rabies vaccinations are required to obtain or renew a dog license, Manchester officials said.

The clinic at Ridgeway Fire Company, 2848 Route 571, will vaccinate cats from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m., and dogs from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. At the township garage at 1360 Route 70 in Whiting, cats will be vaccinated from 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m., with dogs from 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.

Bring proof of a prior rabies vaccination to receive a three-year rabies vaccination.

The 2023 dog license renewal form can be downloaded and printed out.

Residents are required to license all dogs that are over 7 months old, and must provide a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate and proof of spaying or neutering for dogs that have been spayed or neutered.

One-year and three-year licenses are available, and the township recommends mailing in the form with payment, as lines at the township office can be long during license renewal season. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Licenses must be obtained by June 30 or a late fee applies unless the dog is a new pet or you are a new resident of Manchester.