Livingston County residents can have their dogs, cats, and ferrets vaccinated against rabies for free on Wed., April 22nd, from 5-7 p.m. at 4 Corners Campus, 4277 Avon-Caledonia Rd. (corner of River Road and Route 5).

Pre-registration is required for all participants. You can register at www.livingstoncounty.us/932/Rabies-Clinics

Pets must be at least three months old to receive the vaccine. Ferrets must be vaccinated yearly. Cats and ferrets are required to arrive in a carrier and dogs must be leashed at all times. Anyone vaccinating more than five pets at one time should call the Department of Health at 585-243-7280.

By law, all domestic cats, dogs and ferrets must be vaccinated against the rabies virus. Health Department officials say failure to vaccinate pets can lead to a significant fine for the owner and leaves the animal vulnerable to a fatal disease.

For information on other Livingston County clinics, along with location information, registration links, and more, visit the Livingston County Department of Health’s website at https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/932/Rabies-Clinics While the clinics are free, donations are gladly accepted at each clinic location due to rising costs.

Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted through the saliva and nervous tissue of infected animals. In the United States, most human rabies infections come from bats, however, all mammals are susceptible to rabies. Residents with pets or livestock potentially exposed to rabies should visit the Department of Health’s animal bites webpage for guidance at http://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/931/Animal-Bites