{"id":54035,"date":"2024-06-13T20:33:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T00:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=54035"},"modified":"2024-06-13T20:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T00:33:07","slug":"genesee-orleans-county-love-them-and-leash-them-the-importance-of-keeping-dogs-leashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/06\/13\/genesee-orleans-county-love-them-and-leash-them-the-importance-of-keeping-dogs-leashed\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS COUNTY\/Love Them and Leash Them \u2013 The Importance of Keeping Dogs Leashed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding pet owners the importance of keeping their dog(s) leashed and under control at all times. This year, there have been numerous reported incidents of off-leash dogs biting children, pedestrians, and cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leashing dogs can give pet owners greater control over their animals and lower the risk of mishaps, aggressive behavior toward people or other pets, and interactions with wildlife. \u201cGO Health is strongly encouraging all pet owners to prioritize the safety of themselves, their pets, and the broader community,\u201d stated Darren Brodie, Environmental Health Director for GO Health. \u201cLeashing your dogs is an essential step to prevent dog bites and protect the safety of all residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, Genesee County investigated 191 animal bite and rabies incidents, and Orleans County investigated 137. In 2023, a combined total of 45 individuals were treated for rabies post exposure, 22 in Genesee County and 23 in Orleans County. Many of these incidents could have been avoided by pet owners keeping their dog on a leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet owners should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Keep your dog fenced in or on a leash when outside of your home and in public areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Avoid allowing your dog to approach unfamiliar dogs, people, or wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Stay on top of your pets yearly vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents are encouraged to take note of our upcoming drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets in Genesee and Orleans Counties that are offered at no charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee County Rabies Clinics at the Genesee County Fairgrounds<\/strong> (5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, August 8, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, October 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orleans County Rabies Clinics at the Orleans County Fairgrounds<\/strong> (12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Saturday, August 10, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Saturday, October 19, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on GO Health\u2019s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org<\/a>. You can also contact your respective health department: \u00b7 Genesee County- 585-344-2580 x5555 or Health@geneseeny.gov<\/a> \u00b7 Orleans County- 585-589-3278 or OCPublicHealth@orleanscountyny.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow GO Health on Facebook, Instagram and X at GOHealthNY.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding pet owners the importance of keeping their dog(s) leashed and under control at all times. This year, there have been numerous reported incidents of off-leash dogs biting children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Leashing dogs can give pet owners \u2026<\/p>\n

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