2011 Free Rabies Clinics - Otsego Co. Dept. of Health
Greater Oneonta Fund for Animal Responsibility

For All Pet Dogs, Cats & Ferrets, compulsory rabies vaccination is required for all dogs and cats in Otsego County.  Every dog and cat three (3) months of age or older is required to be vaccinated.   

2011 Clinic Dates & Places:  Questions? Call Otsego County Dept of Health 607-547-4230.

April 12th (Tues) Worcester Town Barn 6-8 pm Dr. Fassett
April 21st (Thurs) Richfield Town Barn 6-8 pm Dr. Lea
May 11th (Wed) Oneonta Neahwa Park 6-8 pm Dr. Puritz
June 14th (Tues) Edmeston Town Barn 6-8 pm Dr. Fassett
June 29th (Wed) Unadilla Clifton St. Park 6-8 pm Valley Vet
July 13th (Wed) Morris Fire Department 6-8 pm Dr.  Puritz
August 10th (Wed) Oneonta Neahwa Park 6-8 pm Dr. Puritz
September 6th (Tues) Cherry Valley Town Barn 6-8 pm Dr. Fassett
September 22nd (Thurs) Burlington Town Barn 6-8 pm Dr. Lea
October 12th (Wed) Otego Fire Department 6-8 pm Dr. Puritz
December 7th (Wed) Cooperstown SPCA 4-6 pm Dr. Puritz

Previous rabies vaccination certificate must be presented to receive a 3 year booster (NO EXCEPTIONS).

All dogs and cats that have not been vaccinated should be vaccinated.  The vaccine being used gives 1 year protection for domestic dogs and cats receiving their first vaccination and 3 years protection for domestic cats and dogs receiving a booster.

Domestic dogs and cats receiving their first rabies vaccination must receive a booster rabies vaccination within 1 year.

Domesticated ferrets require vaccination each year.

The rabies vaccination only protects against rabies and does not protect against any other disease or condition.  Ask your veterinarian for further information if you need clarification.

Even Pets that stay indoors must be vaccinated

NYS Law requires all dogs to be licensed

NYS Law requires any unvaccinated pet exposed to a rabid or suspected rabid animal be euthanized or quarantined for 6 months at owners' expense

NYS Law requires that any unvaccinated  pet that bites or scratches be confined for ten days at a facility at owners' expense.

 ALL PETS MUST BE CONTROLLED BY THEIR OWNER.

DOGS SHOULD BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER PROPER CONTROL.

CATS SHOULD BE IN A BURLAP SACK OR CARRYING CASE.

FERRETS SHOULD BE ON A LEASH OR IN A CARRYING CASE.

LIMIT OF 15 PETS PER PERSON

.CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET!  IT IS THE LAW... YOU CAN BE FINED.

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