Rabies Clinic
The Niagara County Department of Health conducts several free rabies immunization clinics every year.
To Register go to: https://www.niagaracounty.gov/rabiesclinic
Next Free Clinic 2025
- Saturday, April 13* (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Town of Hartland Salt Shed, 3542 Wruck Road
- Saturday, June 1* (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Hyde Park-Oasis/Centennial Pavilion, 911 Robbins Drive, Niagara Falls
- Saturday, July 13* (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Town of Lewiston Highway Garage, 1445 Swann Road
- Saturday, September 14* (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Town of Lockport Highway Department, 6560 Dysinger Road
- Saturday, December 7* (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) City of North Tonawanda Public Works Department, 758 Erie Avenue
*Pre-Registration for Rabies Clinic is now MANDATORY, and registration will open the first working day of the week, the week of the clinic.
If you require assistance with the appointment and pre-registration process, please call 716-439-7490.
Things to know before coming to the rabies vaccination clinics
- Pre-registration becomes available at 9 am on the first business day of the week prior to the clinic.
- Individuals who do not have an appointment will be turned away.
- Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your appointment time.
- You will park and walk your animal(s) to the registration table.
- There will be no restrooms available at the rabies immunization clinic.
- All animals must be properly restrained. Cats and ferrets must be in a box or carrier. Dogs must be leashed. Please no retractable leashes.
- By law, all cats, dogs and domesticated ferrets must have a current rabies vaccination from four months of age and on. Cats and dogs receiving immunization without proof of a previous rabies immunization will receive a certificate valid only for one year. Cats and dogs with proof of previous rabies immunizations will receive a certificate valid for three years.
- To receive a 3 year certificate for a dog or cat, please bring proof of prior rabies vaccine. Metal tags/licenses are not acceptable proof. Ferrets must receive vaccinations annually, regardless of previous immunization.
- If you require assistance with an appointment or the pre-registration process, please call 716-439-7490 on the first business day of the registration period.
Updated Information coming soon.
In cooperation with the Erie County Department of Health free rabies clinics are provided during the year.
Next Free Clinic
Saturday, January 18, 2025
9 a.m. –1 p.m.
North Buffalo Community Center
203 Sanders Road
(off Colvin Blvd, South of Kenmore Ave)
Buffalo, NY 14216
Things to know before coming to our rabies vaccination clinics
- Dogs, cats and ferrets, ages 3 months and older, are eligible for this clinic.
- Make sure pets are in a carrier or have on a collar and short leash. Do not use retractable or extended leashes.
- Put contact info on your pet’s collar and carrier. Also, consider having your pet microchipped. Talk to your vet about this.
- Up to three pets will be accepted per appointment.
- Bring proof of pet’s previous vaccination in order to receive a three-year vaccination certificate, otherwise a one-year certificate will be given.
Online registration will be available at https://www3.erie.gov/envhealth/rabies-vaccination-clinics-pet-health. Individuals who are unable to access this form may call (716) 961-6800 during business hours to schedule an appointment.
Pet owners must make an appointment in order to attend these clinics. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Up to three pets will be accepted per appointment. Pet owners are asked to bring proof of vaccination with them to the event in order to receive a three-year vaccination certificate; otherwise, a one-year certificate will be given.