Chenango County Announces Rabies Clinic

In case you didn't know, New York State Public Health Law requires that all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets receive immunization against rabies by the time they're 4-months-old and New York State requires all dogs to be licensed no later than 4-months-old.

If your dog, cat or ferret isn't currently vaccinated against rabies and bites someone, it could be confined for 10 days at an approved facility at your expense. If your animal is vaccinated and bites someone, it can be confined at home for 10 days.

If you're planning on taking your animal to one of the rabies clinics offered by Chenango County, you need to know that your dog must be on a leash and your cat needs to be transported in a box, crate, pillowcase or other container.

Animals that are vaccinated for the very first time must be re-vaccinated the following year to qualify for three year coverage. Please bring your pet's previous vaccination record to verify if your pet is eligible for three year coverage.

Rabies clinics are free, but donations are accepted. Here's where you can get your pet vaccinated in Chenango County:

• Saturday, March 26th- Norwich Fire Station- 31 East Main Street-9:30am-11:30am

If you have any questions, please contact the Chenango County Department of Health at 607-337-1673.