The Smith County Extension office, area veterinarians and community volunteer groups will be conducting the annual Smith County dog and cat rabies vaccination clinics at 19 locations from April 27 - May 4. The clinics are conducted during the time of year when the spread of rabies through skunk activity is the most common. The most common carriers of rabies in our area are skunks, bats, and foxes. It is possible for your dog or cat to be bitten by a bat or skunk without you being aware of the injury.
In addition to Smith County, the cities of Lindale, Tyler, Whitehouse, and Winona require that all dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies annually. Vaccinating your animals is some of the cheapest protection that you can provide your pets and family members. Through the cooperation of local veterinarians and volunteers, individuals can get their pets vaccinated for $8 per animal.
Pet owners are encouraged to bring correct change to the clinic. It is also necessary that all pet owners provide volunteer workers with their current address and phone number so that the certificates of vaccination can be completed. These certificates will be good for one year. Please check the following dates for the clinic closest to you.
Monday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. - Bullard High School Ag Shop, Mt. Sylvan Community Center, and Winona High School Ag Shop.
Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. - Chapel Hill High School bus loop, Noonday Community Center, Overton High School Ag Shop, Pine Springs Community Center, Providence Community Center, Red Springs Volunteer Fire Department, and Troup High School Ag Shop.
Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. - Tyler - Humane Society of East Texas (1823 CR 386), and Whitehouse High School (covered pavilion across from school).
Thursday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. - Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, Lindale High School Ag Shop, New Harmony Community Center, and Sandflat (Antioch Baptist Church - west of Hwy. 14 and Sandflat Road).
Saturday, May 2, 2:00 p.m. - Tyler - Colonial Hills Baptist Church (South Broadway), and Tyler - John Tyler High School parking lot.
Monday, May 4, 7:00 p.m. - Arp Junior High Cafeteria (outside).
For more information about these clinics please contact the Smith County Extension office at (903) 590-2980. Educational programs sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age or national origin.
