Escambia County Animal Welfare, FDOH to Host Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic Nov. 1

The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare and the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County invite the community to a free drive-through rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats Saturday, Nov. 1. The clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, located at 3363 W. Park Place.

This free event is open to Escambia County residents only, with valid photo identification required upon arrival. Free microchips for dogs and cats will also be available during the clinic, courtesy of Pensacola Humane Society. All dogs and cats must be secured in the vehicle to receive a rabies vaccine and a microchip. Vaccines and microchips are available while supplies last.

Escambia County residents are required to vaccinate any dogs and cats four months or older against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Rabies vaccines are required annually, and proof of vaccination is required to obtain a county animal license.

To learn more about animal laws in Escambia County, visit MyEscambia.com/animalwelfare.

For questions or more information, please contact the Department of Animal Welfare at 850-595-3500.