The 2014 Rabies Vaccination Clinics begin next week for area dogs and cats.   You must present PROOF of current rabies vaccination to receive a 3 year vaccine.  The North Carolina State Law states:  It shall be unlawful for an owner to fail to provide current inoculation against rabies (hydrophobia) for any dog or cat four (4) months of age or older.  All dogs are to be held securely on a leash and all cats are to be contained in a carrier or box by a responsible person.  A charge of $7.00 will be made for each dog or cat vaccinated.  A licensed veterinarian will administer the vaccine.  Sponsors are the Wilkes County Animal Control, The Humane Society of Wilkes, and participating Veterinarians.  On Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30 to 7:30 rabies vaccination clinics will be at Southeastern Community Center, Traphill Elementary, Millers Creek Elementary, Ronda Clingman Elementary, Mt Pleasant Elementary, and Mtn. View Elementary.  For more information, call the Wilkes County Animal Control and Animal Shelter and 903-7688.