March 27th, 2025
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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the 2025 schedule for the Department of Public Health’s free Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets. The first clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at Rochester Sports Complex, 448 Smith Street.
“Having a pet is one of life’s great joys, but it also means taking steps to keep them safe,” said County Executive Bello. “Getting your pet vaccinated against rabies is an important part of that. These free clinics make it easy and convenient, so I encourage every pet owner to take advantage and protect their dog, cat or ferret.”
To ensure the safety of staff and others on site, all dogs must be on leashes. Cats and domestic ferrets must be in carriers. Vaccinations will be good for three years for pets with proof of prior immunization. For those pets without proof of previous vaccination, they will be good for one year.
Eligible pets must be at least three months of age.
State law requires cats, dogs and domestic ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies by the age of four months. Owners can be fined up to $200 if they fail to get their pets vaccinated and keep them up-to-date.
For more information about pet vaccination clinics, call (585) 753-5171, email [email protected] or visit https://www.monroecounty.gov/eh-rabies.
