High Desert Veterinary Service

FRANCISCO BARRIOS/DOUGLAS DISPATCH William and daughter Pumpkin posses to the camera with a beautiful and healthy St. Bernard called “Kimbo” on the last vaccination clinic held on January 29.

in coordination with the City of

Douglas Police Department and

Animal Control will offer two

days of a rabies vaccination clinics

on Saturday, February 26 and

March 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Castro Park, located at 10th St.

The first vaccination clinic was

held on January 29 at the park and

it was a success thanks to more

than 70 responsible pet owners

who took their dogs and cats to the

clinic to receive the vaccine.

The price for the vaccine will be

$20 Rabies vaccination for dogs

and cats, who must be four

months or older to receive the

vaccine; $25 for most other annual

boosters and $35 for the combination

of rabies and distemper

vaccine. For the payment cash or

check will be accepted only.

Also, as a special service to the

public, the City of Douglas will be

offering licenses, required by law.

Rabies vaccinations are required

by state law and must be

given by a veterinarian licensed in

the United States. By vaccinating

your pets against rabies, you help

protect yourself and the public

from exposure to this fatal disease.

The City of Douglas reminds

the public to keep dogs on leash

and cats in carriers. It is the owner’s

responsibility to keep pets under

control.

For more information, people

can call at (520) 364-3268 or

(520) 417 7567.

What everybody should

know about Rabies

Rabies is a deadly disease. It is

caused by a virus that attacks the

nervous system. This virus lives

in the saliva and brain tissue of infected

animals. Rabies is fatal

once the virus reaches the brain.

It only affects mammals

(warm-blooded animals who

nurse their young); this means

pets, livestock, wildlife and people

are at risk. Rabies is spread

mainly through bites from infected

animals, but it can be spread in

other ways too, such as scratches,

or when infected saliva or brain

tissue come in contact with open

wounds, skin breaks, or mucus

membranes (thin layers of tissue

that line the eyes, nose, mouth,

etc.).

To protect yourself and your

family from rabies avoid contact

with all wild animals, and stay

away from strays and other people’s

pets. They may not have

been properly vaccinated. Have

your animals vaccinated. This includes

dogs, cats, ferrets and selected

livestock.

If your pet is bitten or attacked,

contact your veterinarian and the

Douglas Police Department and

Animal Control.