Free rabies clinic to come to Horseheads in May

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. ( WETM ) – The Chemung County Health Department and the SPCA will be offering a free rabies vaccine clinic next weekend in Horseheads.

The clinic will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Chemung County Fairgrounds under the grandstands and is open to all New York state residents who need to get their pets vaccinated for rabies, as required by New York State law.

Cats, dogs and ferrets that are three months or older are eligible to be vaccinated at the clinic.

All pets must be kept on a leash or in a carrier and under the control of a responsible adult. It is recommended that owners bring only one pet per adult.

Dog owners should be prepared to clean up after their pets in case of an accident and cat owners that do not have carriers should talk to clinic staff before getting their animal out of their vehicle.

Pre-registration for the clinic is required and can be done online through the Chemung County website . All pet owners are reminded to bring proof of previous rabies vaccinations if they would like to receive a three-year certificate for their pets.

For more information or if you’re in need of special assistance at the clinic, contact the Chemung County Health Department at 607-737-2019 or ehs@chemungcountyny.gov.

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