CLINIC HELPS ANIMALS AND CHARITIES

A low-cost rabies clinic for dogs and cats will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Southbury Town Garage.

It is hosted by the Pomperaug District Department of Health, Southbury Animal Control and Southbury Veterinary Hospital. There are no residency requirements.

Collar tags and certificates will be provided as required by law. Dr. Joseph Ross, of Southbury Veterinary Hospital, is donating his services and the vaccine.

It costs $15 per animal, cash only. All proceeds will be donated to local charities.

Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers. Cats on leashes will not be accepted.

The Southbury Animal Control Officer advises that if people have pets due for their rabies shots soon after this clinic, to come anyway. It is safe for animals to receive the shot a little earlier than scheduled and it will prevent the vaccine from lapsing.

The Southbury Town Clerk will also be at the clinic to issue dog licenses. A copy of the current rabies vaccination is required. Licenses for a new dog that has not been licensed in the prior year also require a copy of the spayed/ neutered certificate from the vet, if applicable.