Milton, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) will host a drive-through rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the following location:

Pensacola State College Milton Campus
5988 Highway 90
Milton, FL 32583

Enter at the second entrance on Highway 90 Westbound and follow directional signs.

Veterinarians from The Ark Animal Hospital will provide the vaccine and injection for a $10 fee. Cash and checks only. A valid driver’s license will be required for all checks. A certificate of vaccination and rabies tag will be provided. The rabies vaccine is the only service that will be available. Pets must be secured in a vehicle, crate, or on leash.

“We’re grateful to be able to partner with local veterinarians to provide this service,” said the DOH-Santa Rosa Health Administrator R. Matthew Dobson. “These clinics bring a needed service in a more accessible way for our community. The veterinarians and their staff are expected to vaccinate 200 to 300 dogs and cats. It’s a very worthwhile effort.”

Rabies is fatal but preventable. The best way to prevent pets from rabies is by making sure they are up to date on their rabies shot.

DOH-Santa Rosa recommends the following rabies prevention tips to protect yourself, family members, and pets: 

• Immunize your pets and livestock based on your veterinarian’s recommended schedule. 
• Keep pets under direct supervision and on a leash, and keep livestock secured on your property. If an animal bites your pet or livestock, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact Santa Rosa Animal Control at 850-983-4680.  
• Avoid contact with wild or stray animals. Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract them with outdoor pet food, open garbage cans, or other sources of food. If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild or domestic animal, seek medical attention, and report the injury to Santa Rosa Animal Control at 850-983-4680 or DOH-Santa Rosa at 850-983-5200. 
• Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home; instead contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.  
• Call your local animal control agency to remove any stray animals from your neighborhood. Contact Santa Rosa Animal Control at 850-983-4680. 
• Prevent wildlife, including bats, from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, schools, and other similar areas where they might come in contact with people and pets. 

For more information on the drive-through clinic, call at 850-564-2278. For additional information about rabies, visit FloridaHealth.gov/Rabies.