Pickering invites pet owners to low-cost Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic

Pickering, ON, November 7, 2024 – Pickering Animal Services is hosting another low-cost Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic, in partnership with the Durham Region Health Department and Millennium City Veterinary Hospital.

The clinic will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (O’Brien Room), located at 1867 Valley Farm Road. Each service is $30, and while cash payments are preferred, alternative payment options will be available.

Vaccinating pets against rabies and using microchips are crucial steps to ensure their safety. The rabies vaccine prevents animals from contracting the disease if they encounter a rabid animal. A microchip is a form of identification that carries a unique ID number, significantly increasing the chances that a lost pet will be reunited with its owner.

“As responsible pet owners, it’s our duty to create a safe environment for everyone in our community – both people and pets,” said Lindsey Narraway, Supervisor, Animal Services. “By keeping your pet’s vaccinations up-to-date and ensuring they’re microchipped, you not only protect their health, but ensure if your pet goes missing – there’s a greater chance you’ll be reunited.”

This is a drop-in clinic, and no registration is required. Attendees can park in the back near the arena entrance and arrive with pets on a leash or in a carrier.

All dogs must be leashed, and cats must be in carriers. Dogs must comply with the City’s Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6811/07) and Ontario’s Dog Owners Liability Act, which states that dogs who have characteristics similar to a Pit Bull must wear a muzzle.

Visit pickering.ca/rabies to learn more.­

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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 100,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.

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Nicole Hann
Coordinator, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications l Office of the CAO
905.420.4660 ext. 2028