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Rabies/Microchip Clinics - Temporarily Canceled effective March 18, 2020. A weekly service offered to assist residents with compliance of Maryland State Law requiring all dogs, cats and ferrets four months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies.
Low cost rabies vaccinations and microchip implantations are available every Thursday (except holidays) for a period of 3 hours at Anne Arundel County Animal Control. Times are dependent on the season and we do have some clinics with special hours. The veterinarian leaves promptly at the end time for the clinic. Depending on the length of the line, Animal Control may conclude the line at an appropriate time to ensure all individuals remaining in line receive the services.
Please note clinics are weather permitting and may be canceled for high temperatures, low temperatures, precipitation, air quality or any other factors that may increase risks to citizens or animals at the outdoor clinic.
Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
See below for clinic times and exceptions to normal times.
| January - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| February - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| March - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
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April - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.*April 16, 2020 clinic 12 p.m.– 7 p.m.* (CANCELLED) |
| May - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| June - 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. *June 18, 2020 clinic 12 p.m.– 7 p.m. |
| July - 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| August - 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. *August 20, 2020 clinic 12 p.m.– 7 p.m.* |
| September - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| October - 12 p.m. -3 p.m. *October 15, 2020 clinic 12 p.m.– 7 p.m.* |
| November - 12 p.m. -3 p.m. |
| December - 12 p.m. -3 p.m. |
| Vaccination & Microchip Fees | |
|---|---|
| Vaccination Cost | $5.00 |
| Microchip Implantation Cost | $20.00 |
Due to health and safety concerns for animals and humans alike, our Rabies Clinic will be canceled on any day that the anticipated heat index is above 100 degrees or if other inclement weather that could jeopardize the safety of pets and humans occurs. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Be sure to bring a bowl and water for your animals to drink while you wait in line!
As the most centrally-located county in Maryland and site of the state capital of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County is in many ways the heart of Maryland. Half a million people call the county home.
