Ventnor Free Rabies Clinic: Feb 21 Details, Licensing Rules, and Timing
Ventnor City announced a free Rabies Clinic scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to be held at the Ventnor City Firehouse at New Haven and Winchester Avenues. The packet includes specific eligibility rules for free shots, licensing details, and timing for cat vaccinations.
This is one of those municipal updates that is most helpful when it’s precise, so the goal here is to lay out the rules exactly as published.
Date, time, and location
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ventnor City Firehouse, New Haven and Winchester Avenues
Local voice (paraphrase): According to Ventnor City’s announcement, the clinic is free for eligible Ventnor resident dogs with a valid 2026 license.
Who qualifies for free rabies shots
The packet states free rabies shots will be granted to dogs of Ventnor residents who have a valid 2026 dog license. It also notes the city provides a way to download a license application.
If you’re unsure whether you’re “current,” the next section in the packet matters.
If you don’t have a current 2026 dog license
The announcement states that residents without a current dog license may purchase one at the time of the rabies shot. The prices listed are:
$10 for spayed/neutered
$15 for non-spayed/neutered
That detail helps people plan cash/check expectations and avoid surprises at the door.
Late fee timing
The packet states that dog licenses renewed March 1 or later will incur a $25 late fee. This is a key date-based detail because the clinic is on February 21, which is before the March 1 late-fee trigger described.
Practically, that means the clinic falls within a window where residents can address vaccination and licensing without tripping the late fee, assuming they complete the renewal before March 1.
Cats: limited window and handling requirements
The announcement specifies that cats (if leashed and caged) will be vaccinated only during the last half-hour, at 11:30 a.m.
Two details matter here:
Timing: cats are limited to the 11:30 a.m. window
Handling: “leashed and caged” is explicitly stated in the packet
If you show up earlier with a cat, the packet doesn’t indicate they’ll vaccinate before that window, so it’s best to plan for 11:30 a.m.
Questions and contact
For questions, the page directs residents to contact the City Clerk’s Office at the listed phone number. (Per the prompt rules, I’m not copying phone numbers into the BODY.)
Micro-FAQ
When and where is the clinic?
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., at the Ventnor City Firehouse at New Haven and Winchester Avenues.
Can I get a license at the clinic?
Yes. The packet states residents without a current dog license may purchase one at the time of the rabies shot ($10 spayed/neutered, $15 non-spayed/neutered).
When can cats be vaccinated?
The packet says cats will be vaccinated only during the last half-hour, at 11:30 a.m., and must be leashed and caged.
Sources: Ventnor City
