Low-cost rabies shots and microchips offered at Animal Services this Saturday, June 13th
On Saturday, June 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) will provide low-cost rabies shots and microchips at their shelter located at 1700 W. Historic Columbia River Highway in Troutdale. Rabies shots are $10 and microchips are $20 and will be administered by the shelter’s veterinarian on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.
All dogs and cats in Multnomah County are required by law to be licensed. Licenses will be available for purchase or renewal and there are no penalties or late fees for renewing expired licenses. Pets must be licensed to receive a microchip, so please bring proof of license if not from Multnomah County. License prices vary with type of animal and spay/neuter status.
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Why License?
Licensing requires rabies vaccination. As a result, rabies is almost non-existent in domestic dogs and cats in Oregon.
Licensing provides funds to support Multnomah County Animal Services:
MCAS is the primary agency investigating cruelty/neglect cases in the county.
MCAS is the primary agency responding to dangerous dog calls in the county.
Nearly 9,000 dogs and cats came through the shelter last year; licensing helps provide their care.
It supports the full-time veterinary staff at the shelter.
Licensing, along with microchipping, enables shelters to reunite pets and their owners. Last year 38.4% of dogs were reunited with their owners; about 1% of cats were reunited. Help us increase those reunions by licensing and microchipping.
According to Mike Oswald, director of Multnomah County Animal Services, “Portland is one of the most pet-friendly cities in the country and has high expectations for care of our community’s pets. Individuals can do their part to maintain those high standards by supporting Animal Services through licensing and by microchipping their pets. And, on Saturday, they can save money at the same time.”
For more information call 503-988-7387 or visit the website at www.multcopets.org
Posted on June 10, 2009
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