Rabies and immunization clinic

On Saturday, March 22, the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in cooperation with local veterinarians, will provide rabies immunizations for dogs and cats.

The clinic will be held between 2 and 3 p.m. at the Ashburnham Town Garage, at 17 Central Street.

All dogs and cats over six months of age and not previously immunized must be immunized. The vaccine provided by Nashoba Clinics is effective for three years for dogs and cats over one year of age and currently immunized. Dogs and cats between the ages of six and 12 months and those who have let their immunization lapse, must receive a booster within one year of the initial inoculation. They are then protected for three years.

All dogs and cats must be immunized against rabies. Cats must be brought in cages or closed boxes during the last half of any clinic. The tag for 2008 will be a red heart. The charge per immunization is $10. All pet owners must present, to participating veterinarian, proof of current vaccination to receive a three year rabies vaccination. Failure to do so will result in your pet receiving a one year vaccination. Dog licenses will be available on site.