Chemung County rabies clinics coming up, registration open

CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. ( WETM ) — Pet owners can now register for one of Chemung County’s upcoming rabies clinics.

The Chemung County Department of Health is holding one rabies vaccination clinic in Van Etten and one in Elmira at the beginning of October. All New York State residents are welcome to get their cats, dogs, and ferrets vaccinated for free at one of these events, but they must register in advance.

The Van Etten clinic will take place at Banfield Square Park, located at 6 Gee St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, and pet owners interested in attending can register using this link . The Elmira clinic will be at the Economic Opportunity Program (EOP), located at 650 Baldwin St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Pet owners can register for the Elmira clinic using this link.

Cats, dogs, and ferrets aged three months or older are eligible for the clinics. Owners bringing cats or dogs that have previously been vaccinated for rabies can bring proof of previous vaccinations to receive three-year certificates.

All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier and be under the control of a responsible adult. Owners should only bring one animal per person. Cat owners without carriers should talk to clinic staff before taking their cats out of their vehicles. People (especially dog owners) should be prepared to clean up after their animals if they have an accident.

Pet owners who can’t make one of these clinics and owners whose pets aren’t due for a vaccine yet can check Chemung County’s website for future rabies clinics . Chemung County residents can also attend clinics in neighboring counties.

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