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Erie County announces two free rabies vaccine clinics in September 2024

Department of Health partnering with SPCA Serving Erie County, Medical Reserve Corps & Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society for sites in Buffalo and Orchard Park 

Erie County will host two free rabies vaccine clinics in September 2024 at the Erie County Emergency and Training Operations Center in Buffalo and Erie Community College (South Campus) in Orchard Park.  

  • Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Erie County Emergency and Training Operations Center, 3359 Broadway, Buffalo 

  • Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Erie Community College (South Campus), 4041 Southwestern Blvd., Building 7, Orchard Park 

Registration is available at erie.gov/rabiesvaccine and appointments are required. Up to three pets will be accepted per appointment. Individuals who are unable to access online registration may call (716) 961-6800 during business hours to schedule an appointment.  

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

Dogs must be secured with a collar & leash or restrained in a carrier; cats and ferrets must be restrained in a secure carrier. Please do not use retractable or extended leashes.   

In 2023 ECDOH vaccinated about 3,100 dogs, cats and ferrets against rabies, a virus that causes infection that is 100% fatal in all mammals, including humans. 

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Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH), Rabies: http://www.erie.gov/rabiesvaccine  

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Free rabies vaccine clinic announcement for September 14 in Buffalo and September 21 in Orchard Park. An English Springer Spaniel and a orange and white cat are seen in profile.is
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