Free to Schenectady County Residents
Schenectady County will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for cats, ferrets, and dogs in Princetown on September 23. The clinic is free to Schenectady County residents. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers, and dogs must be leashed. Schenectady County vaccinated a total of 272 dogs and 165 cats at three clinics in 2022.
Schenectady County Public Health Services (SCPHS) transitioned to electronic registration and a drive-thru clinic model to continue providing rabies vaccines to pets during the pandemic. Residents register online for an appointment time and provide information about their animals. This allows SCPHS to create a vaccination certificate for each scheduled pet. The new model has reduced stress on animals and wait times and allowed residents with more than one type of pet to receive vaccines during the same appointment.
“Keeping your pet’s rabies vaccines up to date is crucial for their safety and for the health of our community,” said Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich, Chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services Committee. “Our free drive-thru vaccination clinic offers an easy and convenient way to ensure your pets are protected against this preventable disease.”
Event Information
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Princetown Town Hall
165 Princetown Plaza, Princetown
Schenectady County residents can learn more about rabies or schedule an appointment at https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/rabies-vaccine or by calling (518) 386-2818. Appointments are limited.
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