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The Houlton Humane Society will host a drive-thru vaccine clinic for pets from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its clinic building, 263 Callaghan Rd. Rabies will be among the vaccines offered.

This is the final part of this series. I hope that if you have discovered something new here, it will motivate you to investigate further. Ask your vet.