Rabid Cat Alert

Rabid Cat Alert

We were informed on February 19, 2016, that a cat had tested positive with Rabies near the intersection of Ehrlich Road and Del Valle Road. The Florida Department of Health has released a flier which can be seen below should you wish to review. If additional information becomes available, we will release it to you. For further information, please contact:

Patrick L. Rodriguez, MSPH, CPH
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County P.O. Box 5135 Tampa, Florida 33675-5135
Ph (813) 307-8015 ext. 5930

Rabid Cat Alert

From the Health Department:

RABIES NOTIFICATION

February 19, 2016

This is to inform you that a gray domestic shorthair cat in the area of Citrus Park near the intersection of Ehrlich Road and Del Valle Road has tested positive for rabies. Protect your pets and family by following the suggestions listed below:

  • Make sure that your pets are properly vaccinated for rabies. Florida law requires this.
  • Stay away from all unknown animals to include domestic (dogs & cats) strays, farm livestock and free-roaming (raccoons, foxes, skunks, bats) wildlife.
  • Keep your pets on your property. Do not allow pets to roam free without supervision.
  • Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract wild animals by leaving pet food outside, or garbage cans open.
  • If you think you were bitten or scratched by the animal described above please contact the Health Department at the number listed below.
  • For additional information and to report animal bites contact:

Florida Department of Health-Hillsborough Environmental Health Services at 813-307-8059

Hillsborough County requires all domestic animals to be vaccinated for rabies and registered with current tag. For additional information contact Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center at 813-744-5660.

Urgent Pet Care Closure This Weekend

ATTENTION: Urgent Pet Care of South Tampa will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. We will be paving our parking lot. We will re-open Monday evening. Thank you!

Fall Facebook Pet Photo Contest

Calling all photogenic pets (and owners)!

Submit your pet’s cutest photo in our Fall Facebook Pet Photo Contest today! All you have to do is follow these easy steps to enter:

1.) Post your pets fall related pet photo on our Facebook wall. Fall related means: Pets in costumes, pumpkin patches, fall leaves, or this seasons fall fashion colors.

2.) Invite your Facebook followers to visit our Facebook wall from 10/28/2013 – 11/15/2013 and “LIKE” your pet’s photo.

The photo which receives the most “LIKES” will win BIG!

The Rules: Photo must be uploaded to our Facebook wall (not tagged or shared). Previous Facebook contest winners are not eligible to win but can still share their photo with us on Facebook. Must be a current client of Veterinary Medical Clinic, Inc.

Facebook Pet Photo Contest

Block PAWty – Luau Theme

Block PAWty
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Hula on over to the Luau-themed Block PAWty, a free pet party featuring live music, drink specials, pet photos, raffle prizes, shopping specials, pet first aid + CPR demos…and lots of doggone fun! All proceeds benefit The Humane Society of Tampa Bay and the Gasparilla International Film Festival! A donation of $10 is suggested at the door. The PAWty takes place in the courtyard Via Way at the Snow Circle Shops by Downtown Dogs!

6pm – 9pm

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