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Rabies Prevention                 aggressive, and animals that are active   cardboard under the container
                                               only at night may appear during the    to trap the bat inside. Tape the
               and Vaccination                 day. Rabid animals may stagger, drool,   cardboard to the container and

                                               or become paralyzed. The diagnosis of   contact the Caroline County
                  Spring Rabies Clinics        rabies is made by examining brain tissue   Health Department for guidance.
            May 7 at the Greater Impact Church   from the suspected rabid animal.
                                                                                 Any suspected exposure to a rabid
            (13699 Greensboro Rd., Greensboro)
                                               To avoid being exposed to rabies:  animal should be reported immediately
            5PM-7PM**                                                            to the Caroline County Health Depart-
                                                •  Have your dogs, cats, ferrets,
            June 4 at the Health & Public Services   and livestock vaccinated against   ment at 410-479-8045.
            Building (403 S. 7th St., Denton)      rabies
            5PM-7PM**
                                                •  Keep your pet under your
            **These are drive-thru clinics by      control at all times, especially
            appointment only.                      when traveling
            Please call 410-479-8045 to schedule an   •  Enjoy wildlife from a distance
            appointment. Keep all animals leashed   and do not feed wildlife
            while inside the vehicle and cages. All   •  Avoid sick animals and any that   Trophies  •  Plaques
            animals must be under the control of a   are acting in an unusual manner  Acrylics  •  Medallions
            responsible adult.
                                                •  Cover garbage cans securely and
            Rabies is an acute, progressive viral   do not leave pet food outside       Call us about your
                                                                                         project or event
            infection that nearly always results in
                                                •  Do not relocate wildlife
            fatal encephalitis. An exposure to the                                    Recognize Excellence
                                                •  Prevent bats from entering your
            rabies virus may occur when a person is                                   Reward Achievement
                                                   home.
            bitten by or exposed to saliva of a rabid
                                                                                    5 to7 day turn around time

            animal. The disease is prevented with a   •  If you find a bat in your home,

            four dose rabies vaccine series admin-  do not touch it. Bats found in the   All work done on premises
            istered over a period of 14 days and a   home should be safely collected,
            dose of rabies immunoglobulin given    if possible, and tested for rabies.   Engraving983@aol.com
            at the beginning of the series. Each year,   Only let a bat go if you are sure   410-479-8330
            approximately 900 Marylanders receive   no people or household pets         Fax: 410-479-8442
            preventive vaccinations aft er exposure   have had any contact with it. If   Hours: 10-5 Mon. - Fri.
            to a rabid or potentially rabid animal.   it is alive, protect yourself from   Engraversedge.com
                                                   exposure and catch it by placing

            Animals with rabies often show changes
                                                   a small box, bowl, or can over
            in behavior. Wild animals may act                                       PART-TIME BARTENDER
                                                   the bat once it has landed to
            friendly, domestic animals may become
                                                   roost, and then slide a piece of   HELP WANTED
                                                                                   American Legion Caroline Post 29
                                                                                       9238 Legion Rd, Denton
                                                                                  Experienced and dependable
                                                                                   part time bartender needed
                                                                                    for our Membership Lounge.

                                                                                     Must be MD TIPS certified.
                    SELLERS OF COOL OLD STUFF                                      &is position is mostly nights,
                                                                                      weekends, and holidays.

                  SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & BONUS DAYS THROUGH SPRING                    You will be serving Veterans,
                           (*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGES)
                                                                                     their families, and friends.
                          214A MARKET STREET, DENTON, MD
                     301-357-0226  MOESONMARKET@GMAIL.COM                           Contact Jim at 410-310-5802 or
                                                                                     email legion29@outlook.com

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