TWO DATES SET FOR FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS FOR DOGS, INDOOR & OUTDOOR CATS, AND FERRETS

Erie County Department of Health schedules sites in Tonawanda and city of Buffalo

ERIE COUNTY, NY – What better time than National Pet Day (April 11) to announce the schedule of free rabies vaccination clinics in May? The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has opened registration for two rabies vaccine clinic sites clinics in May.

Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Town of Tonawanda Highway Garage, 450 Woodward Ave., Kenmore 14217
Between Sheridan Dr. and Kenmore Ave.

Register: www.erie.gov/health/rabies

Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Buffalo Public School #84 (Parking Lot), 462 Grider St., Buffalo 14215
Behind ECMC Hospital

Register: www.erie.gov/health/rabies

Appointments are required and a limited number of appointments are available. Individuals who are unable to access online registration may call (716) 961-6800 or (716) 858-2929 during business hours to schedule an appointment.

Pet owners must make an appointment in order to attend these clinics. Up to three pets will be accepted per appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Dogs, cats and ferrets three months of age and older are eligible for a vaccination. Pet owners are asked to bring proof of vaccination with them to the event in order to receive a three-year vaccination certificate; otherwise, a one-year certificate will be given.

Pets must be secured with a collar & leash or restrained in a carrier. Pet owners should limit the number of people in the vehicle. Masks are encouraged but not required.

ECDOH thanks the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society, the Medaille College Veterinary Technology Program, the SPCA Serving Erie County and Erie County SMART for providing volunteers and support in coordinating these free rabies vaccination clinics.

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• Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH), Rabies: http://www.erie.gov/health/rabies
• ECDOH, Division of Environmental Health: (716) 961-6800

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