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BROWARD PET OWNERS OFFERED OPTIONS FOR REQUIRED RABIES VACCINE
DATE Posted: March 27, 2006
CONTACT: Tarnell Carroll, Public Education Coordinator PHONE: 954-359-1010 Recent County ordinance change gives some owners flexibility with revaccinationsPet owners throughout Broward County now have a one-year and three-year option for rabies vaccination of their dogs and cats. Broward County Animal Care and Regulation Ordinance Section 4-10 concerning the required vaccinations has been changed to allow the three-year option. Under the new law, only owners with pets who are receiving their first rabies vaccination will be required to administer a one-year vaccination. Following initial vaccination, all pet owners may select either the one-year or three-year option.“This gives pet owners a choice in how they want to care for their pets,” said Broward County Commissioner Ilene Lieberman, who was instrumental in changing the vaccination ordinance. “Now two options are available. I encourage pet owners to discuss with their veterinarian the best option for their pet.”The three-year vaccine option became effective in Broward County in February 2006. Florida adopted the change on January 1, 2006, joining 34 other states that either require or recognize three-year rabies vaccines. Currently only 14 Florida counties recognize a three-year rabies vaccine for the full duration of immunity. Other recent amendments to the rabies law include a change in the terminology for “pet license.” County animal laws that require pet owners to register their pet(s) each year will now refer to that registration as a “license” instead of “license tag.” Owners of dogs or cats that are four months or older must purchase an adult Broward County license for each pet every year, regardless of whether that pet received a one-year or three-year rabies vaccine.
For more information about Broward County’s Animal Laws, call 954-359-1313

Low-Cost License and Rabies Vaccination Offered to Qualified County Residents
DATE: April 7, 2006 CONTACT: Tarnell Carroll, Marketing Manager 954-359-1010

In an effort to help residents maintain a valid license and an up-to-date rabies vaccination for their pets, the Broward County Animal Care and Regulation Division (ACaRD) will host a Low-Cost License and Rabies Vaccination Clinic for qualified low-income residents.

This clinic is one of several being offered at venues throughout the County until September 2006. In addition to promoting responsible pet ownership, ACaRD officials believe the clinics help the County in its effort to control the spread of rabies among domestic animals and wildlife. As of March of this year, there have been 35 rabies cases in Broward County since an outbreak began in July 2000.

At the clinics, qualified pet owners can expect to receive a pet license good for one year and a rabies vaccination for $15 (cash only). A recent change in the County’s ordinance now gives pet owners an option of a one-year or three-year rabies vaccination for their dogs and cats. However, under the new law, only owners with pets who are receiving their first rabies vaccination will be required to administer a one-year vaccination. Following initial vaccination, all pet owners may select either the one-year or three-year option. To receive the three-year vaccine at any of the clinics, pet owners must show proof of the previous year’s vaccination by providing a rabies certificate supplied by a licensed veterinarian.

To qualify, a pet owner must be a low-income Broward resident who meets one of the following criteria:
1. Receive public assistance, AFDC, unemployment, workers= compensation, or food stamps.
2. Receive Social Security and fall within Federal low-income guidelines.
3. Receive Social Security Disability Income.
4. Fall within federal low-income guidelines based on income and family size. The low-income pet owner must provide proof of eligibility such as a Social Security pay stub, food stamp card, or AFDC stub, and proof of a current Broward County address such as a driver=s license or utility bill.
Additional Clinics (all clinics are scheduled on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.):
- April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Broward County Library, Margate Catharine Young Branch, 5810 Park Drive, Margate. [Passed]
- May 20 - Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale [Passed]
• June 10 - North Broward Park, 4400 N.E. 18th Ave., Pompano Beach
• July 29 - McTyre Park, 3501 S.W. 56th Ave., Pembroke Park
• August 26 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston St., Hollywood
• September 23 - Westside Park, 445 S.W. 2nd St., Deerfield Beach
Other Details• There are no appointments. Customers will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. • Cats must be in carriers. Cardboard carriers will be available at the event. • Dogs must be on leashes.
For more information about the license and rabies clinics, call 954-359-1313 or visit Broward County Animals Complete listing of Broward County News Releases.

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