It’s that time of year again, when pet owners can have their animals vaccinated against rabies for free.
The Middelburg State Veterinary Office is hosting a series of rabies vaccination drives across town and at nearby power stations, welcoming cats, dogs, and ferrets.

Even if your pet has been vaccinated before, veterinarians stress the importance of bringing the animals in for the shots to maintain a strong immune system.

Vaccination venues and dates (from 10:00–15:00)
In town:
20 October: Alzu Depot at the mall (only one from 10:00–16:00).
21 October: Kanonkop Tosca Centre and Kanonkop Superspar.
22 October: Midwater Centre (Food Lovers entrance at the car wash) and Aerorand Friendly (near Corpus Christi).
23 October: OK Foods in Mineralia.
24 October: State Vet Middelburg Office (near SPCA).

Power Station locations (also from 10:00–15:00)
28 October: Komati Power Station at Komati Community Hall.
4 November: Pullenshope: Car park next to Garage/Foodzone.
11 November: Arnot/Rietkuil: Rietkuil Village Community Hall.

• James Erasmus, a veterinary technician at the Middelburg State Vet, said rabies is a state-controlled disease, meaning vaccines will not be handed to owners for self-injection. He also confirmed that house calls will not be offered during this campaign.
For more information, contact James on 082 324 4059.