Announcement
Rabies Vaccination Clinics Monthly
May 1, 2008

Columbus Public Health is helping pets and families live healthier and safer lives by offering monthly rabies immunization clinics.  The clinics will offer $6 shots for dogs, cats and ferrets – which are required by law to be vaccinated in Franklin County.

Clinics are held from 1-3 p.m. each month at various locations
(unless noted otherwise)

Upcoming Clinics 

May 16th  (Dog Bite Prevention Week Clinic)
*** 10am-1pm***           
Franklin County Dog Shelter Grounds
1731 Alum Creek Dr., 43207

June 13th                
Franklin County Fair Grounds
(Exact location to be determined)

July 11th
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave., 43215

August 8th
Pleasant Township Fire Dept.
5373 Norton Rd, Grove City, 43123

September 12th
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave., 43215

October 10th
Obetz Senior Center
1611 Chillicothe St., Obetz 43207

November 14th
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave., 43215

December 12th
Big Walnut Park Shelter House
5000 E. Livingston Ave., 43227

• Clinics are sponsored by Columbus Public Health, the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine and the Franklin County Board of Health.
• All animals must be on a leash or in an animal carrier and the $6 fee must be paid in cash. 
• Owners also are asked to bring prior certificates and tags if they have them.

Why vaccinate?

Rabies is a fatal disease that can be transmitted to humans from a bite, scratch or contact with the saliva of an infected mammal.  In 2005, more than 6,400 animals were found to be infected in the U.S.

For more information on rabies, visit www.cdc.gov or www.odh.state.oh.us.

For more information on this program:
Rabies and Dangerous Animal Program