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Good to know about the Durham rabies clinics. I thought Durham didn't have any.
Wenchmaid
February 6, 2013 3:55 p.m.
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I agree with 1911A1: people really do need to keep cats indoors. Bad for kitty, local wildlife, and your kitty may get killed by dogs, coyotes or cars. In fact, cats get rabies more often than dogs, simply because they're outside and roaming more. Yet another reason to keep cats indoors: rabies.
nano
February 6, 2013 11:59 a.m.
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It's not just your pets you're protecting by having your dogs and cats vaccinated; it's you and your family. Rabies is endemic in NC; it's irresponsible for people to not vaccinate their pets. If you can't afford the $15 for the vaccinations, check with your vet for the less expensive options (but as somebody already pointed out, if you can't afford the $15, maybe don't have a dog or cat).
nano
February 6, 2013 11:56 a.m.
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Sure wish my neighboors would keep their cats indoors
Click to view my profile 1911A1
February 5, 2013 3:53 p.m.
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Reminder - it does not matter if you keep your pets indoors, it is ILLEGAL not to vaccinate dogs, cats, or ferrets over 4 months of age for rabies in the state of NC.
snoflak22
February 5, 2013 3:15 p.m.
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There are many $5.00 rabues clinics in Wake County throughout the year. There is absolutely no excuse to not have your pets vaccinated. Like said before, if you can't pay $5.00, you should not have a pet.
chattycat
February 5, 2013 1:52 p.m.
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and that's why my pets are indoor pets.

sjb2k1

And many other reasons my cats are all indoors.
chattycat
February 5, 2013 1:48 p.m.
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If Durham Animal Control really cared about preventing the spread of rabies, they wouldn't be price gouging it's citizens with this ridiculous $15 for a rabies vaccine...I can go elsewhere and get vaccines for $5 and/or $6 depending on place.
riverlover
February 5, 2013 1:40 p.m.
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PLEASE EVERYONE!! vaccinate your pets-it can save you heartache and save your pet from possible death due to NOT being vaccinated. Small price to pay. If you can't afford the $15.00 then YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE A PET!!!

Scubagirl

its not the $15 fee to vaccinate, it's the $150 bill per pet from the county that's the problem.

I'm pretty sure Durham county would tax the air you breath if they could come up with a system, Orange county too.
lrfarms27572
February 5, 2013 1:30 p.m.
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That's it, Durham County, urge everyone to get their pets vaccinated but keep penalizing them for doing so. For those not aware, Durham County forces veterinarians to turn over all records of rabies vaccinations so the County can then tax the pet owners.

Badexample

every dog I had when I moved to Durham county suddenly died after getting vaccinated
lrfarms27572
February 5, 2013 1:27 p.m.
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