The Erie County Department of Health will be joined by Niagara Frontier Veterinarian Society, and the Erie County SPCA, to provide free rabies vaccines.
Dr. Billittier noted that citizens throughout the county would have the opportunity to bring their pets for the free vaccination at any one of the remaining seven scheduled locations.
The first of this year's remaining clinics will be held in Buffalo, on Wednesday May 24th, at the American Legion Post #1041 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The following is the complete clinic schedule:
Clinic Date and Time/Clinic Location
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 5-7 p.m.
American Legion Post #1041 533 Amherst Street, Buffalo
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 5-7 p.m.
Clarence Highway Garage 6185 Goodrich Road, Clarence
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5-7 p.m.
Lakeshore Fire Company S-4591 Lakeshore Road, Lake Shore
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 2-4 p.m.
SPCA 205 Ensminger Road, Tonawanda
Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5-7 p.m.
Brant Fire Company 1231 Brant-Farnham Road (Rt. 249)
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 5-7 p.m.
Buffalo Zoo Parking Lot 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 5-7 p.m.
West Seneca Highway Garage 39 South Ave. (off Union Road near NYS 400)
West Seneca According to the Erie County Health Department, a large number of rabies cases in wild animals are expected again this year.
The Department anticipates vaccinating over 5,000 pets again this year. Dr. Billittier added, "We must protect families and their pets from rabies. I applaud the efforts of the Health Department, the SPCA, and the Niagara Frontier Veterinarian Society for working together to keep our community safe from rabies. These free clinics are the best way to fight rabies disease, I urge everyone to take advantage of these free clinics."
"Animal rabies continues to be a serious public health problem, and with the coming of warm weather, the increased chance of contact between wildlife, humans and their pets could pose a problem. Should this occur, the Erie County Department of Health is prepared to assist anyone with possible exposure to rabies."
Dr. Billittier noted any exposure to a wild animal, or bites from dogs or cats should be reported immediately to the Health Department at 858-7690 during the day and 898-4225 during evenings and weekends.
Always remember to have your pet leashed or crated when attending these clinics, and if possible, bring a copy of your pet's most recent vaccination record.
Reference:WIVB
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