Community Clinic Offers Rabies Vaccine, Licenses For Pets

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A community vaccination clinic will be held on Thursday at the Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center in Columbia, Maryland from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The clinic will provide rabies vaccines for pets and allow residents to purchase county licenses for their animals.

Why it matters

Keeping pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations is required by county code, and the monthly clinics make it convenient for pet owners to comply. The clinics also provide an opportunity for residents to ensure their pets are properly licensed.

The details

Pets must be at least four months old to receive a vaccination and can get either a 1-year or 3-year rabies vaccine, depending on their vaccination history. A copy of each pet's vaccine history needs to be presented at the clinic. The rabies vaccine will cost $5 and cash or check will be accepted. All pets must be on a non-retractable leash or in an escape-proof carrier, and muzzles are required for aggressive dogs. County licenses can also be purchased inside the facility, with proof of spay or neuter required.

• The community vaccination clinic is held on the third Thursday of each month.
• The upcoming clinic will take place on Thursday, February 17, 2026 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.