Stafford County is set to hold its Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic on Friday, March 6, 2026, in response to a recent rabies case reported in the City of Fredericksburg. The clinic will operate from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Stafford Animal Control office located at 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA.
The event is part of ongoing efforts by the county to safeguard both public and pet health through accessible and cost-effective services for residents. Pet owners are encouraged to pre-register with the Stafford County Treasurer’s Office due to a limited supply of rabies tags available for the clinic. Each vaccination costs $10 per pet. Pre-registration can be completed online or in person at the Treasurer’s Office.
“If you have a record of your pet’s last vaccination, your pet is eligible for three years of prevention,” according to organizers. “If you have no record of a rabies shot or if the rabies vaccination has expired by more than one month, the pet can only receive a one-year shot. Remember to provide your prior vaccine history when pre-registering for a three-year rabies vaccine.”
The drive-thru format allows dogs to remain leashed inside vehicles while being vaccinated. Cats must be brought in carriers and will be taken into an Animal Control mobile unit for their shots before being returned to owners’ vehicles.
Pre-registration is required via www.staffordcountyva.gov/rabiesclinic. Payment must be made during registration; options include cash, check, money order, all major credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay when paying in person at the Treasurer’s Office until noon on March 5, 2026. Online payments are accepted by e-check or credit/debit card through March 4, 2026.
In addition to animal welfare initiatives like this clinic, Stafford County has seen growth in its school population over recent years. The Stafford County Public Schools District enrolled approximately 31,700 students during the 2023-24 academic year—a rise of about 1.7% compared with the previous year—making it the only school district serving families across the county (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Among these schools, Brooke Point High School recorded the highest enrollment with over 2,200 students (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Demographically, white students comprised nearly 39% of total enrollment while Hispanic students accounted for about one-quarter (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home).
