Local Animal Shelter Holds Annual Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Save Email Print
Posted: 4:29 PM Apr 25, 2009
Local Animal Shelter Holds Annual Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Pets can be an extension of your family... and that's why many folks in our area are protecting their own.
Reporter: Kim Carapucci
Email Address: kim.carapucci@wctv.tv
Font Size:

Pets can be an extension of your family... and that's why many folks in our area are protecting their own.

The Lowndes County Animal Shelter held its Annual Rabies and Microchip Clinic on Saturday.

Hundreds of people leashed up their four-legged friends to get vaccinated against rabies.

Vets say the disease is very prevalent in our area, so pet owners must remember to do their part.

"I mean, animals are like your family. It's your child and so you want to take care of them like you do yourself because they're first. If you opt to have a dog, then you want to take care of them," said Minnie Gordon, who brought two of her dogs to get rabies shots.

Rabies is an acute viral disease of the central nervous system that affects humans and other mammals.

Georgia law requires pets to get rabies shots annually.

WCTV Online Poll
Have you already finished your back-to-school shopping?

Yes, I'm ready to go
I'm almost done shopping
I haven't picked up the first thing


AP Video
Special Sections
Double Dollar Deals
WCTV has partnered with local merchants to bring you some incredible deals!
Shop Local Wakulla Deals
WCTV has partnered with Wakulla Chamber of Commerce to bring you half off deals to Wakulla Merchants.
Open House
A listing of open houses in North FL and South GA, posted by local realtors.
Ask The Experts
Local advice from local professionals.
Community Camera
Upload your own photos.
Contests
Here you will find the latest contests from WCTV. Check back often as we add more!
Financial Guide
Mortgage and financial calculators, stock quotes, national headlines and more.
Food Bytes











Health
Health Matters
Read the most recent health articles and view videos.
Medical Minute
Read the most recent medical articles and view videos.