Pets
Free Rabies Shots Clinic At Bayville First Aid
With the recent spike in cases of rabies, Berkeley officials are reminding pet owners of the need for shots and licenses.
BERKELEY, NJ — Pet owners needing to update rabies shots for dogs and cats before licensing their pets for 2019 will have an opportunity to get those shots at a free clinic.
The Bayville EMS is hosting the annual free shot clinic on Saturday, Jan. 12 from noon to 1 p.m.
Licenses in Berkeley Township for cats and dogs are due by Jan. 31. There is a $5 late fee for licenses after Jan. 31 unless you are licensing a new animal for the first time.
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"We have had a problem with rabid wildlife in our county," the township's pet license applications note. "The only way for us to ensure your safety, and that of your pet, is by keeping track of rabies vaccinations through licensing."
Licenses for dogs are $10 for dogs that have been neutered and $13 for unneutered. The application for a dog license can be downloaded at this link.
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Licenses for cats are $5 for cats that have been neutered and $7 for unneutered. The application for a cat license can be downloaded at this link.
Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be provided at the time of licensing.
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