THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 18, 2025 Page 7 Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic set for May 17 in Malden Anyone is welcome from Malden and surrounding communities – Everett, Revere & Saugus – to bring their dog or cat for just $15.00 By Steve Freker T he Malden Rabies Vaccine Clinic is back and will be held on Saturday, May 17, at the Malden Central Fire Station. Malden Police Dept. Animal Control Offi cer Kevin Alkins is urging all pet “parents” in Malden and surrounding communities to take advantage of the return of the Rabies Vaccine Clinic. While in the past the clinic has been open to Malden residents only, the pet protection clinic is now available to ALL nonresidents as well. “We want to make sure anyone who wants to take advantage of the clinic and protect their beloved dogs and cats can have this opportunity,” Alkins said. “We have had successful rabies vaccination clinics for many years in Malden and our residents appreciate the services off ered here.” Alkins said now more than ever is the time to have pets vaccinated, since many dogs and cats may have missed their rabies vaccinations through Malden Police Animal Control Offi cer Kevin Alkins urges all pet “parents” in Malden and any surrounding communities to have their animals vaccinated against rabies. (Courtesy/City of Malden) the years. “Pets need protection from rabies, which is a life-threatening disease to them, other animals and humans,” Alkins said. “With the better weather and the increase of wildlife presence right in our residential neighborhoods and business areas, it is vital that pets are vaccinated against rabies.” The biggest rise of wild anPROTECT YOUR PET! DOGS and CATS RABIES CLINIC The City of Malden and Malden Police are pleased to announce they are Hosting the Annual Rabies Clinic WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2025 — From 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.— WHERE: Malden Central Fire Station, 1 Sprague St., Malden MA *The Cost is only $15.00 per pet — ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED — ALL CATS MUST BE IN CARRIER — NON-RESIDENTS & THEIR PETS FROM OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ARE WELCOME at the CLINIC This Clinic is organized by the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department. For Questions and Additional Information contact Malden Police Animal Control: 781-397-7171 x1302 MALDEN Residents and ALSO Residents from Everett, Revere, Saugus & Other Surrounding Communities are ALL welcome at this RABIES CLINIC Please PROTECT your Pets by getting them Vaccinated! imals in the area have been coyotes, with other common animals aff ected with rabies being raccoons, skunks and opossums. Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system of animals and humans alike, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. This year’s Malden Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Malden Central Fire Station at 1 Sprague St. (corner of Salem Street) in Malden. The fi re station is located directly across the street from Malden High School (77 Salem St.). The cost of the Rabies Vaccination for dogs and cats is only $15.00 per shot with the following regulations: —All dogs must be leashed. —All cats must be in a carrier. Any questions or for more information, contact Malden Police Animal Control at 781-3977171, x1302. 358 Ferry St. - Everett H O U R S Monday-Wednesday 8am-10pm Thursday-Saturday 8am-11pm Sundays -10am-10pm 617-294-0123 Everett through and through Owned & operated by Lenny Parsons EHS Class of 1990 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping NOW OPEN! W
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