Maryland State law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets four months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies. The length of vaccine effectiveness varies depending on the vaccine used, the species and the age of the animal. Proof in the form of an up-to-date rabies certificate is a prerequisite for the purchase of an Anne Arundel County animal license. Due to the significant increase in positive rabies cases experienced in Anne Arundel County, Animal Control is doing its part to help protect all Anne Arundel County pets from the deadly rabies virus. Animal Control now holds weekly low cost rabies clinics. Keep your pet continuously vaccinated against rabies. It’s the LAW! Pets under three months of age, pregnant and nursing mothers, pets currently under quarantine, and those sick or injured should be seen by a veterinarian before being vaccinated. Microchipping is now available on the third Thursday of each month for county and non-county residents. Only animals receiving a rabies vaccination that day or those current with proof will be eligible for a microchip. | 
