Marshfield Area Pet Shelter to Host Pet Clinic on March 22 – Get Your Pet Licensed and Vaccinated!
MARSHFIELD, WI – The Marshfield Area Pet Shelter (MAPS) is bringing back its annual Pet Clinic on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lang Building, Marshfield Fairgrounds (513 E 17th St, Marshfield, WI).
This event provides a convenient and affordable way for pet owners to ensure their pets are protected, healthy, and compliant with local licensing regulations.
Available Services:
- Microchipping – $15 (Includes registration with 24PetWatch)
- Rabies Vaccination – $15 (Proof of previous rabies vaccine required for a 3-year vaccine)
- Pet Licenses for the City of Marshfield (Rabies certificate required to obtain a license)
“This clinic is a great opportunity for pet owners to get essential services at an affordable price,” said Karen Rau, Executive Director of MAPS. “Microchipping and vaccinations are critical for keeping pets safe and ensuring they can be identified if lost.”
City of Marshfield Pet License Requirements
By law, all cats and dogs over five months old living within the Marshfield city limits must be licensed annually. The deadline for licensing is March 31; after this date, a $5 late fee will be applied. The fine for failing to license a pet is $124.
A rabies certificate from a veterinarian is required to obtain a pet license. Licenses can be purchased at City Hall (207 W 6th Street, Marshfield, WI) during business hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
If you cannot make it in person, a friend or family member may license your pet on your behalf, but the license must be in the pet owner’s name.
Pet License Fees:
- Neutered/Spayed Dogs – $12.00
- Unaltered Dogs – $20.00
- Neutered/Spayed Cats – $8.00
- Unaltered Cats – $16.00
- Late Fee (after April 1) – $5.00
Additionally, per City Ordinance 9.52(3)(d), a household in Marshfield may not have more than two dogs, cats, rabbits, or guinea pigs without a special written permit from an ordinance officer.
No Appointments Necessary!
The MAPS Pet Clinic is open to the public, regardless of residency. No appointments are required, and all payments must be made in cash.
For more details, visit the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter website or attend the event to ensure your pet is protected and properly registered.
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