Hazlet, NJ – Hazlet Township will be offering a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Department of Public Works building, located at 39 Leocadia Court, off Laurel Avenue. This event is open to all Monmouth County residents and will be held rain or shine.
To ensure your pet’s license renewal in January 2025, the rabies vaccination must be valid through October 31, 2025. Residents are encouraged to bring their pets on a leash or in a carrier for safety. For deceased pets or those no longer living at your residence, residents are asked to inform the township’s Health Services so that records can be updated accordingly.
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As a special gesture, Hazlet Clean Communities will be distributing complimentary dog waste bag holders shaped like a little plastic fire hydrant, which includes a roll of bags inside, while supplies last.
What You Need to Know About Rabies
Rabies is a serious viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but it can be easily prevented through vaccination. The rabies virus is typically transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, most commonly through bites or scratches. While dogs and cats are often vaccinated, wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats are frequent carriers of the disease and pose a risk to both people and pets.