Washington, DC – The DC Department of Health (DOH) announced today that it will begin hosting its annual free pet vaccination clinics in each ward of the District starting May 1, 2010. The free clincs are a part of the department’s efforts to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Pet vaccination clinics are open to the pets of District residents, and will be offered from May 1 to June 5. Clinics will feature free vaccinations for both cats and dogs, as well as the sale of dog licenses.
District law requires all owners to license their dogs, and vaccinate all cats and dogs over four months old against rabies and distemper. Dogs must be secured on a leash and cats must be secured in a carrier box. The cost of a dog licenses is $15 for a spayed or neutered dog, and $50 for an unspayed or unneutered dog. Upcoming pet clinics will also feature information on responsible pet ownership, such as how to properly dispose of dog waste and the importance of following the District’s leash law.
Complete Schedule of Pet Clinics:
| Saturday May 1 9 am – 12 pm Walter Pierce Park – Adams Mill Rd. NW |
Saturday May 1 1 pm – 4 pm Shaw Dog park – 11th St. NW |
| Saturday May 8 9 am – 12 pm Newark St. and 39th St. NW – lot B |
Saturday May 8 1 pm – 4 pm Fire Station 24 Georgia and Gallatin St. NW |
| Saturday May 22 9 am – 12:00 pm Fire Station 26 1340 Rhode Island Ave. SE |
Saturday May 22 1 pm – 4 pm King Greenleaf Recreation Center 201 N St. SW |
| Saturday June 5 9 am – 12 pm Triangle Park Minnesota and Croffut PL. NE |
Saturday June 5 1 pm – 4 pm Fire Station 33 101 Atlantic St. SE |
For more information regarding the free pet vaccination clinics, please select here.