Time to renew your pet’s license & Free Rabies Shot Clinic is set

Kearny Health Department announces this is the time for pet owners to renew their dog/cat licenses. License fees are as follows: for non-neutered/non-spayed animal licenses fees are $21.00; for animals that are neutered/spayed (with proof) $18.00. An additional $25.00 late fee will be assessed for licenses renewed after March 31, 2010.

Licenses can be obtained at the Kearny Health Department, 645 Kearny Avenue, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by mail. Proof of a rabies shot, valid for the entire licensing year, is required.

Protect your pet, yourself, and your community by having your pet vaccinated at the FREE rabies clinic, which will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Kearny Water Department Garage, 570 Elm Street (corner of Laurel Avenue and Elm Street). Previous licensed pet owners will receive a Rabies Vaccination Certificate by mail that must be filled out and brought to the clinic with their pets that need this vaccination.

Also, the Health Department is reminding dog owners that when their dogs are out on the streets, they must be walked by a responsible person and the dog’s litter must be removed immediately.

Questions should be directed to the Kearny Health Department – (201) 997-0600, Ext. 3506 or 3505.