Township of Highland issued the following announcement on Apr 7.
Oakland County Offers Free Rabies Shot with Dog License Purchase in April
Free rabies vaccine clinics Tuesday mornings throughout April.
One- and three-year vaccines and dog licenses available.
No appointment needed.
Oakland County residents can get a free rabies vaccine for their canine with the purchase of a dog license at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center in Pontiac 9-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday in April. They are located at 1200 N Telegraph Building 42 East, Pontiac MI. No appointment is necessary.
"Michigan law requires your dog to have its rabies shot up to date before buying a dog license," said Bob Gatt, Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center manager. "We don't want the cost of the rabies vaccine to be a barrier for anyone getting a dog license, especially as spring approaches and we're spending more time outdoors with our pets."
If a dog is spayed or neutered, a dog license costs $15 for one year or $40 for three years. For a dog that is not spayed or neutered, those fees rise to $25 or $70, respectively. The three-year license requires a three-year rabies vaccine. Pet owners must bring proof of a prior rabies vaccination to get the three-year vaccine.
Michigan law requires licenses for all dogs as a public health measure to ensure dogs have their rabies vaccines. Plus, it makes it easier to return strays to their owners. For more information, go to www.oakgov.com/petadoptionor call 248-858-1070.
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