{"id":133248,"date":"2016-09-23T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-23T06:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/133248\/aacl-offers-welfare-packages-to-needy-pet-owners\/"},"modified":"2016-09-23T16:01:10","modified_gmt":"2016-09-23T14:01:10","slug":"aacl-offers-welfare-packages-to-needy-pet-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/09\/23\/aacl-offers-welfare-packages-to-needy-pet-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"AACL offers welfare packages to needy pet owners to vaccinate against rabies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Wednesday, September 28, World Rabies Day will be held worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>This preventable, but fatal disease, made headlines in June 2016, when several animals were confirmed with rabies in the north of Johannesburg.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>At the time, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\">Animal Anti-Cruelty League<\/a> (AACL) held a successful vaccination campaign with the help of donated rabies vaccines from the state veterinarian.<\/p>\n<p>Rabies is a disease that affects the brain and can lead to the death of the affected person or animal.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>In South Africa, it is a legal requirement in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984, to vaccinate all dogs and cats at three months of age, with a second vaccination between one and nine months after the first vaccination, and thereafter annually.<\/p>\n<p>On September 28, AACL is offering 50 welfare packages of R100 to the public which includes a rabies vaccination, microchip and tick\/flea treatment.<\/p>\n<p>With spring and its impending thunderstorms, permanent identification of pets with a microchip is important if they should wander off the property.<\/p>\n<p>Ticks and fleas are also likely to make their presence known during this season.<\/p>\n<p>Ticks can cause Babesia, which could be fatal if not treated by a veterinarian, and fleas can cause allergies and discomfort for pets and even infest your home, should immediate preventative action not be taken.<\/p>\n<p>This offer is valid from 9.30am to 2.30pm at the AACL Veterinary Hospital, 59 Alice Street, Regents Park, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n<p>Terms and conditions will apply.<\/p>\n<p>For more information contact Sr Cindy Price on 011 435-0672.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/124140\/special-outreach-project-cares-for-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\">Special outreach project cares for pets<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='c8abc3a52ed5a8b27aee346a77f4fc4d'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animals need to 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