Rabies vaccination prevents fatal disease in dogs, cats, and ferrets. Rabies is a viral disease that, in most cases, results in the death of animals not adequately protected with a rabies vaccination. New York State law requires all cats, dogs, and ferrets to have current rabies vaccinations from four months of age and on. Vaccinated pets serve as a buffer between rabid wildlife and humans. Rabies vaccination protects your pet and reduces your risk of exposure to rabies.
The Niagara County Department of Health offers FREE rabies immunization clinics. Appointments are required and may be scheduled online at www.niagaracounty.gov/rabiesclinic or by calling (716) 439-7490. Registration opens on the first business day of the week of the clinic date. A separate registration is required for each pet. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Dog and cat owners are asked to bring proof of their pet’s vaccination with them to the clinic in order to receive a 3-year vaccination certificate; otherwise, a one-year certificate will be issued. Ferrets will be issued a one-year certificate. Dogs must be secured with a collar and leash or be in a carrier. Please do not use retractable leashes. Cats and ferrets must be secured in a carrier.
2025 FREE Rabies Immunization Clinics:
- Saturday, April 12 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – Town of Porter Highway Garage, 1800 Brayley Road
- Saturday, May 31 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – Hyde Park-Oasis/Centennial Pavilion, 911 Robbins Drive, Niagara Falls
- Saturday, July 12 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – Town of Royalton Highway Garage, 5316 Royalton Center Road
- Saturday, September 13 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – Town of Lockport Highway Department, 6560 Dysinger Road
- Saturday, December 6 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – City of North Tonawanda Public Works Department, 758 Erie Avenue
Niagara County Department of Health rabies clinics are coordinated with the support of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society.
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