After the positive case of rabies in the city, the Coffeyville Friends of Animals Shelter is reminding pet owners of the importance of vaccination.

Board Director Becky Barnhart says when they have dogs on hold at the shelter from issues like biting having them vaccinated for rabies can speed up the process.  Barnhart says if the pet is vaccinated in those cases ruling out rabies can be done quickly.

In Coffeyville, all dogs ages six months and older are required to have a City of Coffeyville dog tag. Proof of rabies vaccination is required for a tag.