Erie County Legislator John Mills encourages pet owners to attend the County’s free rabies clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

Organized by the Erie County Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society and the SPCA, serving Erie County, the clinic is scheduled from 3pm to 7pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Erie Community College South Campus, 4041 Southwestern Boulevard, Building #7 – Maintenance Garage, Orchard Park.

“Rabies vaccinations protect our beloved pets as well as our community, and I highly encourage pet owners to take advantage of this opportunity,” Legislator Mills said. “This simple act ultimately helps to protect us from a rabies outbreak and keeps us all safe.”

The following requirements must be met in order to receive the rabies vaccination: 

• Pets must be at least 3 months old;
• Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be provided to receive a three-year certificate, otherwise a one-year certificate will be issued;
• All dogs, cats and ferrets must be restrained using a leash and/or pet carrier;
• No person shall be allowed to have more than three (3) pets in line at one time.

For additional information, please call Legislator Mills at 655-5650 or email JMills13@erie.gov.

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