Gwinnett Animal Welfare is providing free rabies vaccinations 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Atlanta Pet Expo, Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville.
“We want to provide an opportunity for all pets to receive their annual rabies vaccination,” said, Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Manager Alan Davis. “Rabies is almost always fatal if untreated; prevention is the best way to stop its spread and keep our pets safe.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rabies is a deadly infection that affects the central nervous system and can be transmitted from animals to humans. Principal carriers of rabies are some insect-eating bats and wild carnivores, such as raccoons, skunks, foxes and coyotes. Rabies kills 59,000 people worldwide each year.
In addition to free rabies shots, the Atlanta Pet Expo will include exhibitors, pet adoptions, free nail trimming, obedience demonstrations, a dog agility course and a costume contest. Other low-cost vaccinations and microchipping will be provided by the Animal Alliance of Georgia.
The Gwinnett Animal Shelter is open for adoptions 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. Available pets, adoption specials and activities: www.GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com.
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