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Animal Control Officer Donna Lambert takes a shot at
controlling rabies.
Westport
United Veterans Council is formed by five local veterans organization.
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Animal Control Officer Donna Lambert takes a shot at
controlling rabies. EverythingWestport.com Sunday,
April 22, 2012
"We
vaccinated a lot of cats and dogs," Lambert said. "We also sold a
lot of dog licenses. For a first time clinic it was very successful." Inset: Veterinarian Jackie Brito vaccinates Westport resident Erica Brillon's 11 year-old Bolo while Animal Control Officer
Donna Lambert holds his leash. "All
the people I spoke with who came in to utilize the licensing service were
very happy because for them it was hard to get to Town Hall during normal
working hours," Lambert said. Lambert, a
Board of Health member, plans to make the clinic an annual event. She also
plans to hold a second clinic in the very near future. "$10
for a rabies shot is a bargain," Lambert said. "Especially because
the one-year and three-year shot are the same price." Dr. Brito administered between 25 and 30 shots, and Lambert
sold between 8 and 10 dog licenses. "It's
really important to get pet owners on a schedule," Lambert said. "A
three-year rabies shot must be given within 30 days of expiration from the
last one-year rabies shot," Lambert said. "Otherwise you'll have to
get your pet another one-year shot." "Once
a three-year rabies shot is administered, you can get the three-year shot
thereafter," she said. Dr. Brito was very happy with the turnout, and is also eager
to hold a second clinic. "I
want to thank the Chief (Fire Chief Brian Legendre) for allowing us to use
the fire station," Lambert said. "It was a great location, very
accessible and spacious for pet owners to bring in their cats and dogs." Rabies vaccination for pets is required by law. Rabies is a disease affecting all
mammals, including man, caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous
system, including the brain. Symptoms may include unexplained aggression,
impaired locomotion, varying degrees of paralysis, and extreme depression or
viciousness. After the onset of symptoms, terminal paralysis and death are
imminent According to the Massachusetts
Department of Agricultural Resources, Massachusetts law requires that dogs,
cats and ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies. Massachusetts law also requires that
vaccinations must be administered by the time the animal is six months old.
The second vaccination should be given between 9-12 months after the initial
vaccination. Booster shots are necessary for
rabies. There are different vaccines available that are licensed for use in
dogs and cats. Some vaccines are approved for period of one year and others
for three years. It should be noted that a four year vaccination has been
approved for cats. Your veterinarian should provide you with a vaccination
schedule for the particular vaccine that was used for your animal. "If
you buy an older dog or cat, but was not given a certificate of vaccination
for rabies, take the animal to a veterinarian
within 30 days of acquisition to have it vaccinated," Lambert said.
Above: Dr. Jacqueline A. Brito,
DVM (center left) with her team of NWG volunteers assisted her and Animal
Control Officer Donna Lambert (second from right) in conducting Westport's
first ever rabies clinic. Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Richard
Spirlet, promoted the clinic and was there to lend a helping hand. You can contact Animal Control
Officer Donna Lambert at 508.991.9391, or for emergencies 508.636.1123. Dr. Jacqueline A. Brito
can be reached at NWG Veterinary Services, S. Dartmouth at 800.992.0871 or by
email: NWGVetServices@gmail.com Visit her website at: www.nwgveterinaryservices.moonfruit.com. Westport United Veterans Council is
formed by five local veterans organization. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 "At Volunteer delegates formed from five
local veterans organizations were assigned the responsibility of representing
their respective Westport Veterans Organizations, and were present in
constituting a quorum and an accounting for. The following is a list of those
delegate members and the individual organizations represented on behalf of:
"Also I wish to recognize in
attendance and thank him for coming to observe and support us in meeting with
enthusiasm was the Honorable State Representative Paul A. Schmid, III,"
LeBoeuf said.
They
discussed the leadership required to create a committee to go forward: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer,
Legislative Aid, and Chaplain. Inset: Westport
Veterans Service Officer Jerry LeBoeuf (left) thanks Marine veteran Claude Ledoux at a February 2012 ROMEOs meeting where LeBoeuf
introduced the concept of a veterans Council. They talked about perhaps a
legislative aid where they get tuned in to what’s going on nationally and the
state, and reporting that to our member organizations. They discussed the
importance of a website. They agreed it also a good idea about the Veteran
Service Officer being a liaison to the town of Westport and as such providing
a periodic report and announcement of Veterans Events to the Board of
Selectmen in reporting the activities of the Westport United Veterans
Council. "These among other important
items were successfully reviewed and we decided to meet next month to
continue our establishment process. Thank you for your support," LeBoeuf
said. Jerry LeBoeuf Westport Veterans’ Service Officer 856 Main Road, 508.636.1028 phone/fax - - - - - End - - - - - © 2012 Community Events
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