NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Niagara County Department of Health has announced several opportunities for pet owners to get their animals up to date on their rabies vaccines for free.
Rabies vaccines can prevent a fatal viral disease that in most cases can kill an animal. The clinic is open to those with dogs, cats, and ferrets.
New York State Law requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets have their rabies vaccines from ages 4-months and on.
Appointments are required and may be scheduled online by visiting www.niagaracounty.com/rabiesclinic or by calling (716) 439-7490. Registration opens on the first business day of the week of the clinic date, and separate registration is required for each pet.
Walk-ins will not be accepted at the clinics.
Clinic dates are as follows
- Saturday, April 13 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Town of Hartland Salt Shed, 3542 Wruck Road
- Saturday, June 1 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Hyde Park-Oasis/Centennial Pavilion, 911 Robbins Drive, Niagara Falls
- Saturday, July 13 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Town of Lewiston Highway Garage, 1445 Swann Road
- Saturday, September 14 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Town of Lockport Highway Department, 6560 Dysinger Road
- Saturday, December 7 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) City of North Tonawanda Public Works Department, 758 Erie Avenue
Those brining a dog or cat are asked to bring proof of the pet's vaccination in order to get a 3-year vaccine certificate. If you do not a 1-year certificate will be issued.
Cats and ferrets must be brought in a carrier, and dogs on a leash. No retractable leash's.
To learn more visit www.niagaracounty.com
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