The City of George West, in conjunction with Veterinarian Lynn A. Bluhm, will set up a one-day rabies clinic on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the George West Fire Station located at 311 Bowie Street.

There will be a $5 charge for the rabies vaccination shot. For dogs or cats kept inside city limits, there will be a $5 charge per dog or cat tag. Full series shots for dogs and cats will be offered at an additional price of $28.

All dogs and cats within the city limits of George West should be vaccinated once a year and shall be kept in a fenced in area or on a leash or chain. Any dogs running at large on public or private property within the city limits will be picked up by the Animal Control Officer and transported to the George West City Animal Shelter. If any owner wishes to reclaim their dog, they have 72 hours after such dog has been impounded to show proof of vaccination and pay a fee of $5 per day for each dog impounded and are subject to a fine up to $200 for violation of city ordinance #631, prohibiting dogs from running at large on public or private property.