The Wake County Animal Center is transforming its popular Community Pet Days into Rabies and Microchip Clinics, with the first event scheduled for March 9. Throughout March, the Center will host these events at four different locations across the county, offering free rabies vaccinations and microchipping services.
"While we’re changing Community Pet Days into Rabies and Microchip Clinics, we’re excited to continue offering essential services to our community’s pets," said Wake County Commissioners Chair Susan Evans. "These events will provide great value, and we’re confident pet owners will enjoy the same level of care and convenience they’ve come to expect."
Rabies and Microchip Clinics Schedule
All events are scheduled from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.:
- Sunday, March 9 – Dorcas Ministries in Cary
- Sunday, March 16 – Southern Regional Center in Fuquay-Varina
- Sunday, March 23 – Northern Regional Center in Wake Forest
- Sunday, March 30 – Eastern Regional Center in Zebulon
Rabies and Microchip Clinics Free Services
- Rabies Vaccination: A vaccine that protects against the rabies virus. Both 1-year and 3-year vaccines are offered. Pets must be at least twelve weeks of age or older to receive a rabies vaccination. To receive a 3-year rabies vaccination, you must show proof of prior rabies vaccination (this must be a certificate or vet paperwork; a rabies tag is not sufficient). Without paperwork, your pet can still receive the 1-year vaccine.
- Microchip: A small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder (about the size of a grain of rice) that is implanted under the skin and used to identify pets. The microchip is read by a scanner and shows an identification number that corresponds to the owner’s contact information.
- Wellness Resources: Additional resources for pet owners. This does not include wellness exams or additional veterinary care.
Free Rabies and Microchip Clinics are offered through a collaboration between the Wake County Animal Center, Friends of Wake County Animal Center, Dorcas Ministries, Wake County Health and Human Services, and Wake County Regional Centers.
