FAQs

When my dog gets a rabies vaccine, does my veterinarian notify Animal Services? If so, why do I have to mail in a copy of the certificate?

Yes, local veterinarians notify the licensing department of all dogs and cats who receive a rabies vaccine.  It is the owner's responsibility to mail the rabies certificate within 30 days of the vaccine before a penalty will be applied.  When documents are received from a veterinary office, it can take up to 3 months before any rabies information is updated or entered in our computer software program.