Free Rabies Clinic In Lawrence Jan. 11

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lawrence Township will host a free rabies clinic sponsored by the State of New Jersey next month. It will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the New Jersey National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Under township and state law, anyone who owns, keeping or harboring a dog of licensing age (7 months or older) or which possess a set of permanent teeth must annually procure a license and official metal tag for each dog owned from the Municipal Clerk's Office.

To get a license, the owner's pets must get rabies vaccinations. The owner must supply a certificate, signed by a licensed veterinarian, that shows the vaccination is good for at least the first 10 months of the 12 month licensing period.

The rabies vaccine is available for both dogs and cats. Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. Dog licenses must be obtained in January of each year and cat licenses are due every September. You can use the attached form to register your dog.