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Schenectady County Announces Drive Thru Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Pets

Schenectady County Rabies Vaccine Clinic for Pets

Free to Schenectady County Residents

Schenectady County will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for cats, ferrets and dogs in Schenectady on October 22. The clinic is free to Schenectady County residents. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers, and dogs must be leashed.

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.

“Pets are family, so it’s important to keep them healthy and safe,” said Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich, Chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services Committee. “Our free clinics are an easy way to keep your cats, dogs and ferrets up-to-date on their rabies vaccines.”

Event Information

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022

Time: 10am to 12pm

Location: Schenectady High School

                 1445 The Plaza

      Schenectady, NY 12308

Schenectady County residents can learn more about rabies or schedule an appointment at www.schenectadycounty.com/env-health, or by calling (518) 386-2818. Appointments are limited.