Carteret County offers free rabies shots for pets at drive-thru clinic this Saturday

CARTERET COUNTY, NC — Are your animals up to-date on their rabies vaccine?

In Carteret County, residents will be able to attend a free rabies vaccination clinic for pets this Saturday, November 16 from 8 am to 11 am.

This event is being hosted by Carteret County Animal Control in the parking lot of Carteret County Health Department located at 3820 Bridges Street in Morehead City.

The vaccination clinic will be a drive-thru event with both owners and pets staying in their vehicles.
Proof of residency is required in order to qualify for a free rabies shot for dogs, cats or ferrets, according to officials.

The clinic will implement the following guidelines and safety protocols:

• Attendees should not attend the clinic if they or their pets are feeling unwell.
• A limit of three pets per family.
• Pets must be kept under control at all times, either caged or leashed with a maximum leash length of six feet.
  Cats and ferrets are required to be transported in carriers.
• Attendees are asked to follow the signage and instructions provided by clinic staff.

North Carolina law requires that all dogs and cats over four months old be vaccinated against rabies.
To ensure ongoing immunity, these animals must receive two rabies vaccinations spaced one year apart, followed by a booster shot every three years.

All animal bites, whether from a domestic animal or wildlife, should be reported to the Carteret County Animal Control as soon as possible.

To report an animal bite or obtain advice regarding possible rabies exposure, contact the Carteret County Health Department at 252-728-8550 during weekdays from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
For assistance outside of regular business hours, including weekends and holidays, call 252-726-1911.