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FAQ

Vet Care

All dogs are required to have core vaccinations starting at the age of 6 weeks. The following list is the guidelines set out by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Rabies

At 16 weeks your dog is ready to be vaccinated against rabies. This is required by law. After 1 year your dog will be re-vaccinated with a 3 year rabies vaccine.

DAPP

Between the age of 6 weeks and 16 weeks, your dog will need at least 3 doses of this combination vaccine. These can be spaced out by 2 to 4 weeks. Every year after, your dog will need a booster.

This vaccine covers the most common types of viral infections.  They are Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvo.

Bordetella

This vaccine is not a core vaccine. However if you plan on boarding, or grooming your dog,your dog will be required to have this vaccine. It protects your dog from "kennel cough" which is a highly contagious respiratory virus.

Misc

There are several other non-core vaccines. Depending on your lifestyle and location, you may want to consider discussing them with your veterinarian.

They are: Leptospira, Canine Influenza H3N8/H3N2, Canine Lyme Disease.

Holt County Animal Shelter

The Mission of the Holt County Animal Shelter is to foster a healthy companionship between Humans and animals, to help enhance appreciation of animals, prevent their abuse, and underscore their intrinsic value.

The Holt County Animal Shelter is a private, non-profit organization. We are funded entirely by private donations from our community.

Mission Statement

In 2006 a group of concerned citizens came together to form Holt County Humane Society The mission then, and now is the same.

We are here to foster healthy companionship  between animals and humans. Through education and example we promote the appreciation of animals, and prevent the abuse and neglect.

Board Members

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Therese Sullivan

Jim Rabe

Paula Evans

Nancy Turpin

Sue Symonds

Kris Harvey

Karen Nollette

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