Free Rabies Clinic Offered in Western New York

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The Erie County Health Department is hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets aged 3 months and older. The clinic will take place at the North Buffalo Community Center on a first-come, first-served basis, and pet owners must sign up their animals before February 21st.

Why it matters

Rabies is a serious and potentially fatal viral disease that can be transmitted from infected animals to humans. This free clinic provides an important opportunity for pet owners to ensure their animals are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, which is required by law in many areas and helps protect both pets and their owners.

The details

At the free rabies clinic, pet owners can bring up to three dogs, cats, or ferrets to receive their rabies shots. Pets must be in a carrier or on a short leash, and owners should have their pet's previous vaccination records on hand in order to receive a three-year vaccination certificate. The clinic is operating on a first-come, first-served basis, so pet owners must sign up their animals before February 21st.

• The free rabies clinic will take place in a couple of weeks.
• Pet owners must sign up their animals before February 21st.

What’s next

Pet owners interested in the free rabies clinic should visit the Erie County Health Department's website to sign up their animals before the February 21st deadline.