Rabies Vaccinations

Person County Animal Services offers 1-year rabies vaccines for dogs, cats, and ferrets during our regular business hours.

• $10 per vaccine (cash or card accepted)
• No appointment necessary
• 3-year Vaccinations are not offered

Requirements

• Animals must be at least 4 months (16 weeks) old
• Owner must present a valid government-issued ID (18+)

Rabies Clinics

Person County Animal Services partners with local veterinarians to host two rabies clinics per year (around April and October).

Call for upcoming dates and times.

About Rabies

• Rabies is a fatal viral disease affecting the central nervous system
• Spread through saliva and nervous tissue of infected animals
• Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal
• There is no cure
• Rabies cannot be tested on a live animal
  • Testing requires examination of brain tissue postmortem

   

What is the State Law?

All dogs, cats, and ferrets are required by North Carolina law (NC General Statute 130A-185) to have a current rabies vaccination at the age of 12 weeks (3 months) of age and no later than 16 weeks (4 months) of age. A licensed veterinarian can administer rabies vaccinations at 12 weeks of age or older. 

Dogs and cats are required by North Carolina Law (NC General Statute 130A-190) to wear a Rabies tag at all times.

This includes strictly "indoor only" pets and outdoor cats as well. Keep your rabies certificate in a safe place and know when your pet's vaccination expires, so you can get a new vaccination BEFORE it expires.

Animal Bites

All animal bites to humans are required by NC State Law (NC GENERAL STATUTE 130a-196) to be reported to Animal Control. 

If You Are Bitten or Scratched

• Clean the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes
• Contact your healthcare provider
• Note the animal’s description and location
• Do not attempt to capture wild animals

Contact Animal Control immediately for assistance. The Person County Health Department will be notified of all animal bites.

If the Animal Is a Pet

• Collect the owner’s name, address, and phone number
• Gather details about the animal: name, age, breed, color, vaccination status, etc. 

Provide this information to Animal Control for follow-up.

If Your Pet Is Bitten

• Contact Animal Services immediately
• An officer will advise you on next steps

9 AM – 3 PM: 336-597-1741 option 1
After hours/weekends: 336-597-0500

Quarantine Information

All rabies and quarantine cases will be handled by an Animal Control Officer