If you have pets that need a rabies vaccination, mark your calendars for the week of Sept. 26-30.

This has been a busy year for rabies in Haywood County. In June and July, four cases of rabies were reported in the same area of the county, two in skunks and two in raccoons. Prior to this year, there had only been five cases of rabies confirmed in Haywood County since 2006. The outbreak prompted the health department and Haywood County Animal Services to hold special rabies vaccination clinics in early July.

The clinics will be held at the following locations:

• Monday, Sept. 26 - Canton Middle School and Fines Creek Community Center.

• Tuesday, Sept. 27 - Jonathan Valley School bus parking lot.

• Wednesday, Sept. 28 - Hazelwood Elementary School.

• Thursday, Sept. 29 - Bethel Middle School.

• Friday, Sept. 30 - Riverbend School.

The cost per vaccine is $6. The clinics will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

828.456.5338 or 828.452.6682.