Press release
The Orleans County Health Department will be hosting a FREE drive-thru anti-rabies immunization clinic on Saturday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY).
“Rabies continues to be a serious public health issue in Genesee and Orleans Counties. We urge pet owners to take this opportunity to safeguard their pets and protect them against rabies,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). “Our drive-thru clinics are well-organized, run very smoothly and prevent animals from getting into any altercations with other animals.”
Vaccinations are free for dogs, cats, and ferrets, but voluntary donations are accepted. Animals must be at least 3 months old. Each animal must be leashed or crated and accompanied by an adult who can control the animal. Limit 4 pets per car maximum.
The next anti-rabies immunization clinics are as follows:
· Genesee County Clinics at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY)
o Thursday, May 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
· Orleans County Clinics at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 Rt. 31, Albion, NY)
o Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Note day and time change to Wednesday evening.
For more information on Health Department services, visit GOHealthNY.org or call 589-3278 for Orleans County or 585-344-2580 ext. 5555 for Genesee County