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Events planned in Town of Tonawanda, City of Buffalo
√ Thanks to SPCA Serving Erie County, Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society & Erie County Medical Reserve Corps for providing volunteers
Submitted by the Erie County Department of Health
Erie County will host two free drive-thru rabies vaccine clinics in May at sites in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Buffalo, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease.
√ Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town of Tonawanda Highway Garage, 450 Woodward Ave., Kenmore (located off Military, north of Kenmore Avenue)
√ Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buffalo Public School 84 (parking lot), 462 Grider St., Buffalo (located off Kensington Avenue, on ECMC campus)
Registration is available at erie.gov/rabiesvaccine. 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, rabies: http://www.erie.gov/rabiesvaccine.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
