Lost Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics in County

from the office of County Executive Kamenetz:

"IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Marjorie Hampson

April 28, 2011 410-887-2470, 410-812-5126

mhampson@baltimorecountymd.gov

Kamenetz to Announce Lost-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics

Held throughout the County

10 outdoor clinics scheduled to be held May 1 through June 11

What:

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, along with Baltimore County Health Officer Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, will announce the commencement of rabies clinics in the County.

The Baltimore County Department of Health will provide rabies shots for dogs and cats at 10 outdoor clinics scheduled to begin on May 1. Clinics will be held rain or shine at various locations throughout the County. For a full list of locations and dates, go to:

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/health/animalcontrol/rabiesclinicsked.html

Dogs and cats that are at least 12 weeks old can be vaccinated at one of these clinics for the low cost of $7 per animal.

State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Katherine Feldman will vaccinate a dog at the press conference.

When:

Friday, April 29, 2011

10 a.m.

Where:

Honeygo Run Regional Park (front pavilion)

9033 Honeygo Boulevard

Perry Hall, MD 21128

Who:

County Councilmen have been invited

Members of the General Assembly have been invited

Dr. Katherine Feldman, State Public Health Veterinarian

"Jake" the dog"

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