Worcester Co. Health Department announces spring rabies clinics

SNOW HILL, Md. – The Worcester County Health Department will be holding two rabies clinics this month for those who have unvaccinated pets or pets whose vaccinations have lapsed and need a booster.

According to the health department, five rabies cases have been confirmed locally since the beginning of the year. As a result, officials are trying to highlight the importance of rabies awareness and proper pet vaccination.

The two clinics will be held as follows:

• Wednesday May 8th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bishopville Fire Department Main Fire House, 10709 Bishopville Road.
• Thursday May 9th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Worcester County Animal Control on Timmons Road (off of Route 113) in Snow Hill

These vaccination clinics cost $5 for Worcester County residents with proof of residency, and $10 for non-county residents. If this is not your pet’s first rabies vaccination, the previous vaccination certificate must be provided in order to receive a 3-year shots, otherwise pets will receive a 1-year shot. All dogs attending the clinics must be leashed and under the control of an adult, while all cats and ferrets must be in a carrier or box with air holes.

If you would like more information on these clinics, you can call 410-641-9559 or 410-632-1340. More information on rabies can be found here.