Free Rabies Clinic

The Paramus Board of Health conducts its free rabies immunization clinic for dogs and cats. Wednesday will be for dogs and Thursday will be for cats.

Rabies vaccination with a three-year duration of immunity will be used. However, dogs and cats that are less than 12 months of age and with no previous history of vaccination will require re-immunization one year later.

All pets must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrying container.

Vaccination is free of charge, but residents may purchase dog and cat licenses at the clinic.

This program is for all newly licensed dogs and all pets whose last rabies shots were in 2009. However, the state Health Department has recommended that despite the three-year duration of immunity for the vaccine, that pet owners are advised to bring their animals back to be revaccinated every two years to ensure an overlap in immunity and prevent pet owners from having the pet's vaccination expire.

State law makes rabies vaccination of cats and dogs mandatory prior to the issuance of a license.