Rabies clinic sees increase in number of vaccinations

Dr. Noble said not vaccinating pets causes a real health hazard

Brewton Veterinarian Dr. Hal Noble administered more than 300 rabies vaccines to dogs and cats across the county Saturday during the annual rabies clinic.

Dr. Noble, a veterinarian at Brewton Animal Hospital, serves as Escambia County's rabies inspector, and makes the clinic accessible and affordable for pet owners across the county. The cost of the rabies vaccine this past Saturday was $14.

"It's really important to have your pets vaccinated," Dr. Noble said,. "especially after a rabid fox was found in Atmore."

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, an Atmore woman was attacked...