Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter clinics offer rabies vaccinations at reduced cost

News – Sheridan Media

The Dog and Cat Shelter offers a rabies vaccine along with  parvovirus and distemper at $15 a piece during their vaccination clinics held every Friday until Sept. 29.

This year the shelter has added the option to receive an exam alongside the vaccinations at no charge. 

Operations Manager Cindy Popp told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse what the exam includes. 

C. Popp

Shelter Executive Director AJ Evans requests that those who may miss their appointments take the time to contact the shelter and cancel. 

AJ Evans

The need for vaccinations is more apparent this year as in May, public health officials in Sheridan County took steps to make residents aware that rabies is present in Sheridan County and prevention strategies exist to help people reduce exposure to the virus for themselves, their pets and livestock.

According to Sheridan County Public Health, as of April 30, four skunks have tested positive for rabies in Sheridan County. Rabies can infect any mammal, including humans, cats, dogs, horses, and livestock, although skunks and bats are the primary hosts of the virus in Sheridan County and throughout Wyoming.

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Last modified: July 4, 2023