Rabies vaccination required, punishable by fine in Childress

CHILDRESS — With a rabies outbreak ongoing within Childress County, Childress Police Chief Jerrald Johnson reminds residents that animal rabies vaccinations are not optional.In fact, Texas law mandates that dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies, he said, referencing Health and Safety Code Chapter 826.According to the code, animals must be vaccinated against rabies by the ti...

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