Rabies Clinic, Santa Photos: 2 Events For Pet Parents In Wayne

WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township will soon put on an eventful weekend for pet parents. The Health Department will hold a free rabies clinic (Nov. 6) and pet portraits with Santa (Nov. 7).

Rabies Clinic

9 a.m. to noon Nov. 6, Wayne Township Municipal Garage, Dey Road

Appointments are available but not required. Masks and social distancing will be required, and officials ask that no more than two people per pet attend.

Dogs must be restrained with a non-retractable leash to allow for a quick and easy transfer to the veterinarian or technician for vaccination. Cats must be transported in suitable carriers or containers to prevent escape.

Proof of 2021 license is required. Residents having failed to license their dogs/cats for 2021 may do so after Wayne's Rabies Clinic by going to the Citizen Self-Service Portal.

If your dog is spayed or neutered, the proof is needed to obtain the reduced fee of $13.20. A license fee of $16.20 is expected if your dog has not been spayed or neutered. License fee for cats is $8.00 for neutered/spayed and $15.00 for non-neutered/non-spayed. A $10.00 late fee will be charged for each animal anytime after Feb. 15. Copies of all certificates showing proof of rabies, spaying or neutering will be returned.

Pet Portraits with Santa

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Nov. 7, Captain Michael Kilroy Memorial Park, 6 Concord Pl.

Pets of all types are invited to sit with Santa. Because of COVID restrictions, pet families may sit for a portrait without Saint Nick. Appointments are recommended.

Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask and social distance. The sitting fee is $20 — cash or check, no credit cards. This includes a 5-inch by 7-inch portrait. Other packages are available for purchase.

The portrait or photo packages will be available for pick up at the Wayne Animal Shelter the week of Dec. 6. Proceeds benefit the shelter.

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