Broward shelter offering rabies clinic Saturday

The Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Division is hosting a neighborhood rabies clinic for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the West Park City Hall, 1965 S. SR 7, for Broward County residents only.

Theagency remindspet owners that there is a $300fine for failing to vaccinate pets against rabies. Pet owners can also receive a$300fine if pets are vaccinated, but do not have a current Broward County registration tag.

At the clinic, dogs and cats will receive a oneyear rabies vaccination and the Broward County Rabies Registration License tag. All dogsmust be on leashes and all cats in carriers.

Costs for the services are: $25 for dogs and cats that are spayed/neutered (sterilized) or $35 for pets that are not spayed/ neutered (not sterilized).

Additionally, dog and cat ID microchips, with free registration, also will be available for $15. Microchips can be scanned by a veterinarian or animal shelter if your pet gets lost so they can be returned to the owner. Debit or credit cards will be the only accepted forms of payment; no cash will be accepted.

The next clinic will be from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Canine CornerPark, 1101 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach.

For more information call: 954-359-1313; TTY: 954-359-1380 Email:animalcare@ or visit broward.org/Animal/ TagsAndShots/Pages/PetRabiesClinics.