Guilford County Hosts Free One-Year Rabies Clinic in Summerfield Feb. 7

Guilford County Animal Services is holding a rabies clinic at the Summerfield Fire District today, listed in the county calendar as "Free 1‑Year Vaccine clinic scheduled for Feb. 7, 2026 in Summerfield." The clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is intended to increase vaccination access across Guilford County neighborhoods.

The county’s rabies-clinic page provides both general cost guidance and site-specific information: "One-year rabies vaccine are offered at clinics for $10. All pets must be four (4) months or older and crated or leashed at all times. See the event below for a list of our upcoming rabies clinics and their locations." That language appears alongside the Feb. 7 entry, which the county calendar labels as free; the county’s material therefore lists a specific free event while also noting a typical $10 clinic fee. Residents seeking clarity about whether a fee will be collected at today's clinic are advised to contact Guilford County Animal Services before arriving.

For residents who cannot safely transport a pet, the county offers an at-home vaccination option. The county site says, "If you are unable to safely bring your animal to a rabies vaccine clinic, Guilford County Animal Control does offer at home rabies vaccines for $10 per animal to qualifying residents. Fill out the application below and Guilford County Animal Services will be in contact with you as soon as possible." That program is a practical equity measure for older adults, people with mobility challenges, and households without reliable transportation.

Logistics for the Summerfield event are drawn from the public event listing, which shows the Summerfield clinic scheduled for Feb. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Summerfield Fire District and hosted by Guilford County Animal Services. The event page sits amid a busy local calendar that includes classes and community gatherings at West & Co and Summerfield Farms, underscoring how vaccination outreach is being coordinated in familiar neighborhood spaces.

Vaccination remains the primary public-health safeguard against rabies for both pets and people. As historical context, news archives show lower clinic fees in past years; a 2007 report noted, "The cost is $5.00 per shot and protects the animal from rabies for one year." Current county materials cite the one-year vaccine fee at $10 for many clinics, reflecting changes in program funding and costs over time.

Residents should bring pets that are at least four months old and crated or leashed. For general questions or administrative help, Guilford County Government can be reached at its offices, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet owners who cannot attend the clinic can apply for the at-home vaccination program through Guilford County Animal Services; the county will contact applicants after they submit the application.

Protecting animals through vaccination is also a community safety measure that reduces the need for costly post-exposure care and protects people who may be at risk from wildlife encounters. For now, the immediate step for Guilford County residents is clear: secure rabies protection for eligible pets today or connect with the county’s at-home option so families without easy transportation are not left behind.