IN PICS | Bow wow and fangs very much as pets line-up for their rabies shot in Durban

15 March 2023 - 09:45 By Nqubeko Mbhele
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Tacara Maddocks and her dog Bella registering for a rabies vaccination awareness campaign by the department of agriculture and rural dvelopment in KwaZulu-Natal.
Tacara Maddocks and her dog Bella registering for a rabies vaccination awareness campaign by the department of agriculture and rural dvelopment in KwaZulu-Natal.
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State veterinary services were at Sparks Estate sports field in Durban this week to administer rabies vaccines to dogs and cats.

The vaccine is important to prevent rabies, which  can be transmitted to humans from animals.

Rocky, 3, a German Shepherd, was reluctant to leave home for his rabies vaccination in Sydenham on Tuesday.
Rocky, 3, a German Shepherd, was reluctant to leave home for his rabies vaccination in Sydenham on Tuesday.
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Flash, a Jack Russell terrier, wanted to escape from the car when he saw other dogs at the vaccination site to play with.
Flash, a Jack Russell terrier, wanted to escape from the car when he saw other dogs at the vaccination site to play with.
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Jack Russell terrier Bella receives her rabies vaccination while Snowball waits her turn.
Jack Russell terrier Bella receives her rabies vaccination while Snowball waits her turn.
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Jimmy Fasson and her dog Cuddles registering after receiving the vaccination at Sydenham on Monday.
Jimmy Fasson and her dog Cuddles registering after receiving the vaccination at Sydenham on Monday.
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Ace, a boerboel pitbull cross, after receiving his rabies vaccination.
Ace, a boerboel pitbull cross, after receiving his rabies vaccination.
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Everyone Pierce and his dog Razor, a German Shepherd, arrive at the rabies vaccination site in Sydenham on Tuesday.
Everyone Pierce and his dog Razor, a German Shepherd, arrive at the rabies vaccination site in Sydenham on Tuesday.
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Nola, a pitbull, and Jock, a mixed breed, received their vaccinations on Tuesday.
Nola, a pitbull, and Jock, a mixed breed, received their vaccinations on Tuesday.
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Tyrell and Keron Titus with their dogs Manson and Jock after the vaccinations.
Tyrell and Keron Titus with their dogs Manson and Jock after the vaccinations.
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Buster, an American staffie, after receiving the vaccine.
Buster, an American staffie, after receiving the vaccine.
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Siyabonga Mkhwanazi on the back of the bakkie with his dog Scott, a mixed breed, leaving after receiving the vaccine.
Siyabonga Mkhwanazi on the back of the bakkie with his dog Scott, a mixed breed, leaving after receiving the vaccine.
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Myra didn't want to leave her box during the vaccination.
Myra didn't want to leave her box during the vaccination.
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