2026 Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics

March 26, 2026

The schedule for the Free Rabies Clinics of 2026 for cats and dogs has been posted.

Late spring/early summer is the ideal time to vaccinate your pets, as your dog is more likely to be outdoors and to come into contact with an animal that may carry rabies. The Ewing Township Health Department has scheduled 2 Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics for late May and mid-June. And it is a great time to come in and renew your pet’s license with the Township which is due annually in June.

Our Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics are run under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian as a service for all residents who own dogs and cats. Dates for 2026 are Thursday, May 28^th from 5 – 7 pm and Saturday, June 13^th from 9 – 11 am.

The May 28^th event will be held at the West Trenton Fire House, 40 West Upper Ferry Road and is a Drive-Through event. The June 13^th event will be held at the lower-level parking lot of the Ewing Municipal Building at 2 Jake Garzio Drive and is a Walk-Up event. Please follow posted signs and directions from Police/Staff/Volunteers.

Drive-Through Event
For your safety and the safety of others, all citizens and pets will be required to stay in their cars and follow the directions of workers who will guide vehicles through the process.

Requirements

Proof of licensing and registration for dogs is required for participation. Pets must be brought to the clinic site on a leash no longer than 6 feet. No retractable (flexi) leashes will be permitted. All cats must be in individual carriers. Every animal must be accompanied by an adult and remain under their control at all times.

Be sure to bring the prior year's documentation with you to the clinic. To qualify for the 3-year vaccine, owners must bring proof of prior rabies vaccination. All dogs and cats 7 months and older must be vaccinated against rabies per NJ law.

Event Summary

Dates: Thurs. May 28^th from 5 – 7 pm | Sat. June 13^th from 9 – 11 am

Location:

May 28^th event – West Trenton Fire House, 40 West Upper Ferry Road
June 13^th event - Lower-Level Parking Lot at the front of the Ewing Municipal Building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive.

For additional information, please contact the Ewing Health Department at 609-883-2900 x 7175 or x 7691.

This event will take place rain or shine.

This is a great time to check out the Easel Animal Rescue League (behind the Municipal Building) for cute pets to rescue. For more information about EASEL go to www.easelnj.org.

Dog License Renewal Reminder

For your convenience dog license applications will be available payable by cash, check, or credit card ($3 fee for credit card).

Fees

1 year fees: Spayed/neutered: $15.20 | Not Spayed/Not Neutered: $18.20

3 year fees: Spayed/neutered: $42.60 | Not Spayed/Not Neutered: $51.60

Dog License Application

Scoop the Poop Reminder

Finally, we offer this gentle reminder that picking up your dog's waste is important for the overall health of our community: your health, the health of your pet, and our environment.

Scooping your dog's poop isn't just common courtesy; it's the healthy and environmentally sound thing to do, AND it's the law! Township ordinance prohibits dog owners from allowing their pet’s waste to remain on private or public land.

To promote responsible pet ownership in public places, protect the local ecosystem, and enhance cleanliness and hygiene, we have installed pet waste stations at some of our local parks. These convenient stations are equipped with rolls of doggie waste bags making it easy for owners to take immediate action to clean up after their pets. Now, you can enjoy a more pleasant park outing, not having to tote your dog’s business home with you.

Healthy Scooping Tips

Always clean up after your pet on walks and remind your neighbors and friends to do the same.
Don't allow the need to scoop to accumulate in your own yard - keep an eye out and scoop immediately.
Take multiple bags on walks, just in case.
Throw out dog waste using a bio-degradable bag OR flush waste down the toilet (where it will eventually end up in a wastewater treatment plant).
Do NOT throw dog waste in a compost bin.

Start a campaign to get your community involved, installing pet disposal facilities, poop scooper