Free Rabies Vaccines Offered in Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ - After it was discovered Tuesday that a raccoon in Avenel tested positive for rabies, Woodbridge Township will now hold a free rabies vaccine clinic for all cats and dogs, the township announced Wednesday.

The rabies clinic will be Monday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Woodbridge Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza (adjacent to the Main Library and Woodbridge High School).

Rabies inoculations for dogs and cats will be administered from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

They will also offer a mirco-chip for your pet for a $25 fee. Animal Control veterinarians will be on-site to administer pet micro-chips from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

All Woodbridge Township pet owners must license and inoculate dogs and cats five months old or older. If a dog or cat has not been inoculated since 2014/2015, the pet must be re-inoculated. Pet license, proof of prior rabies inoculation and spay/neuter certificate must be presented at time of inoculation (except for first-time pet inoculations).

Woodbridge Township pet licenses may be purchased at the Rabies Clinic for unlicensed pets. Dog license fees are $18.00 (non-spayed/neutered) or $15.00 (spayed/neutered.) Cat license fees are $23.00 (non-spayed/neutered) and $13.00 (spayed/neutered). There are reduced-fee pet licenses for seniors.

Dogs must be leashed and cats must be contained in a closed carrier. For more information on the Rabies Clinic, contact the Woodbridge Health Center at (732) 855-0600, Ext. 5003 or 5004.