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From the Office of the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Gale R. Burstein
Date: April 2, 2019
CONTACT: Kara Kane, Public Information Officer
Email: kara.kane@erie.gov
FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS FOR DOGS, CATS & FERRETS
Locations Scheduled in May for West Seneca, Tonawanda and Buffalo, and in September for ECC South, ECC North and Cheektowaga
ERIE COUNTY, NY— Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein are announcing six upcoming rabies vaccination clinics offered by the Erie County Department of Health. These free clinics in May and September give family pets protection from rabies, which is a fatal disease for humans and animals.
Erie County’s Division of Environmental Health manages the county’s rabies control program, responses to rabid or potentially rabid animals, and these free clinics for county residents.
“Our department vaccinated more than 4,000 pets in 2018,” said Dr. Burstein. “These vaccinations protect humans and domesticated animals alike.”
“I want to give thanks to the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society, Medaille College’s Veterinary Technology Program, and the SPCA Serving Erie County for their continued assistance in running these clinics,” said Poloncarz. “These community partners bolster the County’s efforts in offering this service to area residents and families.”
Bats, raccoons, fox and skunks can enter homes, barns and sheds undetected. Pets, including “indoor” and “outdoor” cats, are at risk for rabies exposure inside and outside the home. In 2018, the Division of Environmental Health identified 21 animals in Erie County that tested positive for rabies.
“Call the Erie County Department of Health at 716-961-6800 if you or your pet have been exposed to any wild animal, or have been bitten by a dog, cat or wild animal,” said Senior Public Health Sanitarian Peter Tripi. “If there is the smallest chance that you, a loved one or a pet have been exposed, we want to talk to you about your risk of exposure.”
Checklist for Clinics:
- Bring your pet on a secure collar/harness and leash, or in a pet carrier
- Avoid using retractable or extended leashes
- Bring a copy of your pet’s vaccination record, if possible
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
4-7 p.m.
WEST SENECA HIGHWAY GARAGE
39 South Avenue
West Seneca (off Union near NYS 400)
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
4-7 p.m.
TOWN OF TONAWANDA HIGHWAY GARAGE
450 Woodward Ave. (Off Military Rd. near Sheridan)
Tonawanda
Wednesday May 29, 2019
4-7 p.m.
BROADWAY MARKET
999 Broadway (PARKING RAMP)
Buffalo
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
4-7 p.m.
ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE–SOUTH Campus
Bldg.#7 - Maintenance Garage
4041 Southwestern Blvd.
Orchard Park
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
4-7 p.m.
ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTH Campus
Noonan Center - Maintenance Garage
6205 Main Street (off Youngs Rd./ Tech Dr.)
Amherst
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
4-7 p.m.
Cheektowaga Highway Garage
3145 Union Road
Cheektowaga
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