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Take your dogs, indoor and outdoor cats, and ferrets to North Buffalo Community Center for this free community event
√ Thanks to the SPCA Serving Erie County, Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society & Erie County Medical Reserve Corps for providing volunteers
Erie County Department of Health Press Release
Erie County will host its first free rabies vaccine clinic in 2025, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease.
The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at North Buffalo Community Center, 203 Sanders Road, Buffalo (off Colvin Boulevard, south of Kenmore Avenue).
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 3 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 and leash or restrained in a carrier; cats and ferrets must be restrained in a secure carrier. Please do not use retractable or extended leashes.
For more:
Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH), rabies: http://www.erie.gov/rabiesvaccine
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
