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The county offered free rabies shots, microchips, tags and registration at the fairgrounds in Dover.
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Hillsborough County held a free rabies shot and microchip clinic for dogs and cats on Sunday, Oct. 11.
The drive-thru event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until supplies ran out. It took place at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd., Dover.
The county offered rabies vaccinations, microchips, tags and registration at no cost. County officials said they had enough supplies for more than 1,000 rabies vaccinations.
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Residents and pets stayed in their vehicles. Pets needed a microchip to get the rabies vaccine, unless they already had one. Dogs and cats had to be 3 months or older to get the vaccine. Residents from outside Hillsborough had to complete rabies registration in their home county.
In Hillsborough County, all dogs and cats 4 months or older must be up to date on rabies vaccinations.
The Pet Resource Center, 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, is the county's only open-admissions shelter. It accepts all dogs and cats regardless of age, breed, size or medical condition. Residents can view adoptable pets at HCFL.gov/Adopt.
FDOT crews close US 301 lanes at night for repaving and Big Bend Road work through Thursday, October 22.
On Oct. 15, the county administrator extended the state of local emergency as crews increased mosquito treatments.
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The Pet Resource Center waived all adoption fees at its Saturday, Oct. 17 Halloween event in Tampa.
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Nearby counties, cities, FDACS and the CDC sent crews, helicopters and staff to help Hillsborough control mosquitoes.
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