The Chickasaw Nation is offering no-cost rabies clinics at several Chickasaw Nation locations through May at no charge. (Photo/Chickasaw Nation Media)

The Chickasaw Nation appreciates the unconditional love and joy pets give their owners every day. To ensure these animals stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible, the Chickasaw Nation provides rabies clinics for First American pet owners.

“The rabies vaccine offered at the Chickasaw Nation Area Office rabies clinics, helps protect not only our canine companions but also the people who love them,” Deborah Hook, director of regional area offices, said.

These clinics are available at key locations within the Chickasaw Nation. First Americans owning cats, dogs and ferrets are provided rabies shots for their animals at no cost.

2026 Chickasaw Nation rabies clinics:

April 22 — Ada, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Property and Landscaping Building
529 S. Latta Road, Ada, Oklahoma

April 24 — Ardmore, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center
907 Locust St., Ardmore, Oklahoma

May 1 — Connerville, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Connerville Senior Center
6700 N. Highway 377, Connerville, Oklahoma

May 6 — Sulphur, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Murray County Expo Center
4000 W. Highway 7, Sulphur, Oklahoma

May 6 — Duncan, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Duncan Area Office

1819 W. Plato Road, Duncan, Oklahoma

May 8 — Tishomingo, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Community Center
818 E. Sixth St., Tishomingo, Oklahoma

May 13 — Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Pauls Valley Area Office
20118 S. Indian Meridian Road, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

May 13 — Ada, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Ada Community Center
231 Seabrook Road Ada, Oklahoma

May 15 ­— Panola Area Office, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Panola Area Office
1015 Moore Ave., Colbert, Oklahoma

May 20 — Purcell, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Purcell Area Office
1430 Hardcastle Blvd., Purcell, Oklahoma

May 22 — Madill, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Madill Senior Center
15252 Nevins Ave., Madill, Oklahoma

May 29­ — Kingston, Oklahoma

10 a.m. to noon

Chickasaw Nation Marshall County Community Center
10932 Enos Road, Kingston, Oklahoma

Rabies is almost always fatal in animals, but it is 100% preventable through vaccination. Vaccinations stop the transfer of the rabies virus to other animals and, ultimately, people. The Chickasaw Nation rabies clinics keep pets healthy while also serving communities’ public health needs.

Rabies vaccinations are required by law in Oklahoma for pets 4 months and older. Vaccinations must be given by a veterinarian, with proof of vaccination for the animal. Other local and county statutes may apply.

The drive-thru clinics will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Animals will be vaccinated in the vehicle. Animal owners are required to bring their CDIB or tribal citizenship card. Animals must belong to the person presenting the CDIB or citizenship card.

“The area offices use local veterinarians to give the vaccines, providing them with the paperwork and the pet owner with proper documentation,” Hook said.

For more information, call (580) 226-4821 or visit Chickasaw.net/Services/Community-Services/Rabies-Clinics.

Levi "Calm Before the Storm" Rickert (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation) is the founder, publisher and editor of Native News Online. Rickert was awarded Best Column 2021 Native Media Award for the print/online...