Marion County dog-owners need to get their dogs vaccinated
for common diseases, especially rabies. That's according
to county Public Health Director Kim Dorn. She says
recent dog-control ordinances that went into effect
earlier this year are seeing health officials stepping up
response to dog-related injuries, with other departments.
Dorn says dogs that bite someone have to either be
quarantined to 10 days for observation, or put to sleep
and tested for rabies. Dorn encourages residents to get
their pets vaccinated at a local veterinary clinic, and
says pet-owners are responsible for any medical bills if
their pet injuries someone.